Ack! I almost can't believe I forgot to post the winner of my Christmas in July Blog Candy! (Almost, because it seems like this month, I am having trouble remembering lots of things. So annoying!)
Anywho, without further adieu, the winner is:
Natalie, please email me at paperaddictcatherine (at) gmail (dot) com with your mailing address and I will get your goodies out to you next week.
Sadly, I am still making my way through the hop. But I want to thank everyone who participated and especially those who crafted and commented.
I still have work to do on my 2012 album, but I am thrilled that because of this hop event, it is off to a good start!
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Take care & God bless!
Monday, July 22, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Christmas in July Blog Hop...with candy :)
Christmas in July Blog Hop
Welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop, inspiring you to get out your christmas stash and use it before all the new collections are introduced this month. Join the fun and create something too, use the hastag #scrapbookchristmas on twitter, facebook or instagram.
I don't know about you, but for some reason I had a hard time wrapping up Christmas, so to speak. I just took down my Nativity, and it took this awesome hop to get me to finish start my Journal Your Christmas! And dare I also confess that I still have gifts in my closet that haven't quite made it to their intended recipients? Yep, having some issues here - LOL! Perhaps it is because this past Christmas was a blessed and blissful time, and I want to savor it. But truth be told, it is just further evidence that I am a terrible procrastinator - haha! Either way, here, finally, is my 2012 Christmas mini album.
First, for the second time, my album cover:
And here is *some* of the goodness between the covers:
I notice now that I've accidentally cut off the "y" in "nativity" in this photo. Oops. This was my first year having a Nativity. That might explain why it took me so long to pack it away...maybe ;)
Another 2-page spread to showcase these beautiful dove ornaments. Coincidentally, I found them in the gift shop of the tea room in the next layout. No wonder I love going there so much! LOL
And finally, another 2-page spread for one of the two teas in December. And my first attempt at semi-hidden journaling using a shipping tag tied with silver tinsel and a glassine bag with some Remarks snowflakes stickers to obscure it a bit more.
Next on the hop is Kate .
In case you get lost at any point, here is the list all the blogs
Ros - http://noteverypicturezperfect.blogspot.com.au/Sue - http://themakingtable.blogspot.com.au/
Julie - http://plywthpper.blogspot.com
As a special thanks for hopping along with us, I'm offering some Blog Candy in the form of various extras from my Christmas crafting stash! It includes papers, glitter, ribbon, embellies, journaling cards and more! To be entered for the random drawing, please leave a comment on this post and include your favorite holiday candy. (Mine would be dark chocolate seafoam (aka sponge candy, depending on the region). I'll announce the winner on Friday!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Coming Soon....
Join us on July 15th for lots of fun! I'll also have a special Blog Candy up for grabs :)
In the meantime...
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!
May yours be blessed & safe!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Back soon...in the meantime, enjoy the music :)
Hey all!
There are days I wonder if I shouldn't just give up on the whole blogging thing. I haven't done very well at keeping up with it, and I never seem to have time to hop or visit with you on your blogs, for which I apologize. But then, the Lord reminds me that this is an opportunity for ministry, as well as crafts, like He did today.
I haven't listened to CCM in a while. But today, the sun is shining and I had time to run out to pick up lunch. So I turned on the radio and this song was playing. Most of you (if you listen to Christian music), know it already as it is not new. It was encouraging and uplifting to me, and I hope to you. My walk with the Lord has not been easy lately, and this song was a joy-stirring reminder that He's in control, He loves me/us, and He has a plan.
There are days I wonder if I shouldn't just give up on the whole blogging thing. I haven't done very well at keeping up with it, and I never seem to have time to hop or visit with you on your blogs, for which I apologize. But then, the Lord reminds me that this is an opportunity for ministry, as well as crafts, like He did today.
I haven't listened to CCM in a while. But today, the sun is shining and I had time to run out to pick up lunch. So I turned on the radio and this song was playing. Most of you (if you listen to Christian music), know it already as it is not new. It was encouraging and uplifting to me, and I hope to you. My walk with the Lord has not been easy lately, and this song was a joy-stirring reminder that He's in control, He loves me/us, and He has a plan.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Friday, March 1, 2013
Colorful Birthday Wishes
Up to the wee hours (but that's what happens when you don't get started until 11 p.m., eh?) to make this one.
I finally cracked into my Amy Tangerine "Sketchbook" 6x6 paper pad for all the color little bits on the left, and used my tiny attacher to fasten them all together.
I stamped a really old little gift stamp in white Palette Hybrid ink and heat embossed with clear powder. Then I dipped a small stipple brush into some yummy Pretty Pink Mr. Huey and swirled the color over the embossed image, which acted as a color resist.
Tiny 3mm flat silver sequins and a few tiny drops of Gold Mr. Huey are the finishing touches.
For the envelope, I used sequins (the butterfly is also a sequin - I just used a single strand of turquoise twine for the body) attached with a glue pen and some more washi.
I finally cracked into my Amy Tangerine "Sketchbook" 6x6 paper pad for all the color little bits on the left, and used my tiny attacher to fasten them all together.
I stamped a really old little gift stamp in white Palette Hybrid ink and heat embossed with clear powder. Then I dipped a small stipple brush into some yummy Pretty Pink Mr. Huey and swirled the color over the embossed image, which acted as a color resist.
Tiny 3mm flat silver sequins and a few tiny drops of Gold Mr. Huey are the finishing touches.
For the envelope, I used sequins (the butterfly is also a sequin - I just used a single strand of turquoise twine for the body) attached with a glue pen and some more washi.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a very blessed day!
Monday, February 11, 2013
Bundle of Joy
Hi friends!
Sorry so long without a post. Life is busy, full, and blessed.
I was able to sneak in some crafting with this card. My sister had a baby shower to attend on Saturday, and I needed an excuse to craft ;)
The pattern paper is from October Afternoon's "Midway" collection, and I just love it. The stamp is one of the oldest in my stash and my go-to for baby cards. I cut the little banner at the bottom on my Big Shot (one of my favorite tools) using the pennant set from Spellbinders.
May your day be blessed!
Sorry so long without a post. Life is busy, full, and blessed.
I was able to sneak in some crafting with this card. My sister had a baby shower to attend on Saturday, and I needed an excuse to craft ;)
The pattern paper is from October Afternoon's "Midway" collection, and I just love it. The stamp is one of the oldest in my stash and my go-to for baby cards. I cut the little banner at the bottom on my Big Shot (one of my favorite tools) using the pennant set from Spellbinders.
Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.
Proverbs 8:32
May your day be blessed!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
One Little Word: Love
God is love. 1 John 4:8
God has been working on me in a big way the last few months. So when I heard about Ali Edwards's "One Little Word" class, I decided to take the plunge. I knew instantly "love" would be my word for 2013. Studying out, meditating upon, and seeking this word in everyday life, I trust the Lord will do amazing things with "love" in my life this year. Inherently this will be a very personal, very intimate, very transformational journey. And I thank Him for it. I won't share every detail here, but I hope to share the heart of the experience. After all, "There is no fear in love." 1 John 4:18
What word will define you in 2013?
God has been working on me in a big way the last few months. So when I heard about Ali Edwards's "One Little Word" class, I decided to take the plunge. I knew instantly "love" would be my word for 2013. Studying out, meditating upon, and seeking this word in everyday life, I trust the Lord will do amazing things with "love" in my life this year. Inherently this will be a very personal, very intimate, very transformational journey. And I thank Him for it. I won't share every detail here, but I hope to share the heart of the experience. After all, "There is no fear in love." 1 John 4:18
What word will define you in 2013?
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
JYC-12: The Beginning...Finally
I signed up for this "class" last year, but never got started, and nothing really became of it, other than stocking supplies. Which, being a craft supply hoarder, I'm fairly good at ;) (That's totally not a boast, but rather a shameful admission *sigh*)
So this year, I thought, "Yeah! I'm ready to go. Got a "real" camera, got me some supplies, and I'm gonna get it done!" Game on!
Well, here we are, December 19th, and I've finally just begun. At least with actually crafting. I have a small number of pictures, some journaling done, and my supplies loosely organized (I'll share a pic of that latter) in a beloved vintage wood tray. But, having taken this first step, I feel well on my way.
Christmas, here I come!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Simply Stated Gratitude (late post)
Every Veterans Day, I'm reminded just how thankful I am for the brave men and women who have served this wonderful country. And I try to take a moment to say so.
Here's the card I gave my coworker and his wife this year (both Air Force vets), with some homemade chocolate chip cookies and a gift card to a local restaurant. It's shamefully insufficient, but it's how I express my gratitude.
To make this, I used scraps of Creative Imaginations paper (one for the strip, and one to punch out with my 1" circle punch), my Cuttlebug A2 Stars embossing folder, and a stamp from Verve's American Hero set.
Have a blessed day!
Here's the card I gave my coworker and his wife this year (both Air Force vets), with some homemade chocolate chip cookies and a gift card to a local restaurant. It's shamefully insufficient, but it's how I express my gratitude.
To make this, I used scraps of Creative Imaginations paper (one for the strip, and one to punch out with my 1" circle punch), my Cuttlebug A2 Stars embossing folder, and a stamp from Verve's American Hero set.
Have a blessed day!
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday Foto: Seasonal Sigh
*phew* *sigh* Another busy season is over, and I am able to finally begin enjoying fall.
Hope you are as well.
Hope you are as well.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
Genesis 1:11-12
Friday, September 28, 2012
Finally...A Friday Foto
I recently took the plunge and got a smart phone. I'm still leery of most apps, but one I'm learning to love is Pixlromatic. Here's one reason why:
There has definitely been a chill in the air the last week or so here in Ohio, and I am loving it. We've received warnings of a harsh winter, and I am thrilled! I was so disappointed last year that we never really got into wool sweater weather. Not that I would ever want to hurry my favorite season, but I am beginning to dream of snow.
Hope you have a very blessed weekend!
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven
Ecclesiates 3:1
There has definitely been a chill in the air the last week or so here in Ohio, and I am loving it. We've received warnings of a harsh winter, and I am thrilled! I was so disappointed last year that we never really got into wool sweater weather. Not that I would ever want to hurry my favorite season, but I am beginning to dream of snow.
Hope you have a very blessed weekend!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Balloons for the Birthday Girl
As noted in the previous post, my Mom's b-day is also this month. I had another stamp set in mind (TGF's Susie Surprise which also features a gal holding balloons) but with my stash still so dissheveled, I couldn't locate it, so I started flipping through my mountain of printed digis. And there she was: Balloon Girl from the Flapper Doodle coloring book. Yes! This image is just perfect for my Mom! Even though I used the same collection for last year's birthday card, I couldn't resist my beloved (and sadly almost gone) Crate Paper "Pink Plum" papers. I colored up my Flapper with Copics which was a joy, and then flipped through my dies to find just the right one to save me from having to try to trim around the uber thin lines of this image. Wonky Squares was just meant to be, I think. For the front sentiment, I kept it simple with letter stickers from Glitz. Since Mom is learning to text :) I stuck to just the two.
This card came together quickly and just in time for our little family celebration.
Since I still have time, I'm entering this one into the Paper Playtime Challenge #84: Punches + a Sentiment as well.
Thanks for taking a gander. This will probably be it for me for the next few weeks, but I look forward to seeing you again in October with fall cards and decor. And maybe even a mini album :o
Blessings & Hugs to You!
Since I still have time, I'm entering this one into the Paper Playtime Challenge #84: Punches + a Sentiment as well.
Thanks for taking a gander. This will probably be it for me for the next few weeks, but I look forward to seeing you again in October with fall cards and decor. And maybe even a mini album :o
Blessings & Hugs to You!
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Who's Birthday Is It?
Greetings! Long time, no posts. If you've been a blog friend for any length of time, you are awesome :) and you may have noticed that my posts seem to drop off around this time every year. I've gotta pay for all my paper (and stamps, embellishments, etc.) somehow, and autumn is busy season at the day job (which turns into a day and night job for about 3 weeks).
But fall, September in particular, is also busy because there are 2 very important birthdays in my family: Dad and Mom.
Up first, I have Dad's card to share with you. He turned the big 65 (with no signs of retiring any time soon). I can hardly believe it since he looks (and acts) so young still. If you met my Dad IRL you'd never believe he just turned 65. And that's where the inspo for my card came from: "Who's 65?!?"
I'm sorry to say that I haven't a clue where the adorable owl paper came from. I know it was gifted to me a year (or so) ago, and that I just love the colors! They coordinated wonderfully with the die cut shapes and Prima letter stickers from my kit stash. I loved the letters so much, I quickly ordered a few more sets in different colors. The texture on them is amazing and they are the perfect size for cards. The only drawback is that I had to make my own punctuation, but other than that, I love 'em! I was thrilled to re-discover these woodgrain Thickers (I have an almost ridiculous hoard of Thickers), and thought they tied in nicely to my owl/woodland theme.
Then, because we share a strange sense of humor, on the inside of the card I stacked some pearls to mimic the owls eyes, and used them on the centers of my O's in "hoot". My Dad got it right away.
I'm entering this into the Paper Playtime Challenge #84: Punches + a Sentiment. I just hope my die cuts and letter stickers are in keeping with the rules.
Thanks for looking. I'll be back soon with my Mom's bday card. Until then, be blessed and enjoy the amazing autumn weather!
((hugs))
But fall, September in particular, is also busy because there are 2 very important birthdays in my family: Dad and Mom.
Up first, I have Dad's card to share with you. He turned the big 65 (with no signs of retiring any time soon). I can hardly believe it since he looks (and acts) so young still. If you met my Dad IRL you'd never believe he just turned 65. And that's where the inspo for my card came from: "Who's 65?!?"
I'm sorry to say that I haven't a clue where the adorable owl paper came from. I know it was gifted to me a year (or so) ago, and that I just love the colors! They coordinated wonderfully with the die cut shapes and Prima letter stickers from my kit stash. I loved the letters so much, I quickly ordered a few more sets in different colors. The texture on them is amazing and they are the perfect size for cards. The only drawback is that I had to make my own punctuation, but other than that, I love 'em! I was thrilled to re-discover these woodgrain Thickers (I have an almost ridiculous hoard of Thickers), and thought they tied in nicely to my owl/woodland theme.
Then, because we share a strange sense of humor, on the inside of the card I stacked some pearls to mimic the owls eyes, and used them on the centers of my O's in "hoot". My Dad got it right away.
I'm entering this into the Paper Playtime Challenge #84: Punches + a Sentiment. I just hope my die cuts and letter stickers are in keeping with the rules.
Thanks for looking. I'll be back soon with my Mom's bday card. Until then, be blessed and enjoy the amazing autumn weather!
((hugs))
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Truckin' to the End of Summer
Hello and Welcome to the August Fresh Brewed Designs Three Day Blog Hop!
If you are getting here from Sarah's blog then you are the right road.
If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together another HOT blog hop for you that starts TODAY and lasts ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps. You may remember that these, just as a few others in our rubber collection, once started as digis. We were literally begged to put them into rubber.... so after a year of their hibernating, here they are! Back and better than ever - ready to be created with and to make you smile.
I don't know about you, but regardless of the weather, I need my java juice to keep me fueled and going! So whether its hot or iced, in milkshake or ice cream form, I'll take it...to go! Enter: Coffee Truck, the stamp I worked with to make this little book - a java jotter if you will to record my coffee adventures! Now before you begin to imagine me trotting the globe for an ultimate international taste test, my real idea for this is to try new cofffee flavors and record my observations on the taste, richness, smoothness, aroma, etc. Still fun, without the shots and customs inspections ;)
I made this with some thick kraft cardstock as a cover, some thin cardstock for the inner pages (and later to be photographed), a few PP cardscraps, letter stickers and a doily. I misted the front cover with Mr. Huey in Dark Calico and Pony, and then layered all my elements.
I used pop dots on the stamped mage and little flower cut-outs, but otherwise kept it flat for easy transport. I can't wait to get started tasting & critiqueing! Yum!
Properly caffeinated, one of my fave things to do is find a good deal, and we have one for you today!
For the duration of the hop, you can get these 2 stamps and a fun set of eight 4x6 American Craft double sided papers (cut by Heather) for just $11! Wow! (A photo can be seen at the first hop stop). Drop on by the shop to snag yours before it is too late!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by! You can continue on your java journey by heading over to Celeste's blog.
And just in case you get lost along the way, here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every pit stop! You really don't want to miss out!!!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/ <<<<< here you are!
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Tracy: http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Annette: http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com/
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
If you are getting here from Sarah's blog then you are the right road.
If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together another HOT blog hop for you that starts TODAY and lasts ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps. You may remember that these, just as a few others in our rubber collection, once started as digis. We were literally begged to put them into rubber.... so after a year of their hibernating, here they are! Back and better than ever - ready to be created with and to make you smile.
I don't know about you, but regardless of the weather, I need my java juice to keep me fueled and going! So whether its hot or iced, in milkshake or ice cream form, I'll take it...to go! Enter: Coffee Truck, the stamp I worked with to make this little book - a java jotter if you will to record my coffee adventures! Now before you begin to imagine me trotting the globe for an ultimate international taste test, my real idea for this is to try new cofffee flavors and record my observations on the taste, richness, smoothness, aroma, etc. Still fun, without the shots and customs inspections ;)
I made this with some thick kraft cardstock as a cover, some thin cardstock for the inner pages (and later to be photographed), a few PP cardscraps, letter stickers and a doily. I misted the front cover with Mr. Huey in Dark Calico and Pony, and then layered all my elements.
I used pop dots on the stamped mage and little flower cut-outs, but otherwise kept it flat for easy transport. I can't wait to get started tasting & critiqueing! Yum!
Properly caffeinated, one of my fave things to do is find a good deal, and we have one for you today!
For the duration of the hop, you can get these 2 stamps and a fun set of eight 4x6 American Craft double sided papers (cut by Heather) for just $11! Wow! (A photo can be seen at the first hop stop). Drop on by the shop to snag yours before it is too late!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by! You can continue on your java journey by heading over to Celeste's blog.
And just in case you get lost along the way, here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every pit stop! You really don't want to miss out!!!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/ <<<<< here you are!
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Tracy: http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Annette: http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com/
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Winner Winner Chikin' Dinner...or Lunch
The winner of the Chik-Fil-A $20 Gift Card is...
Tara, please email me at paperaddictcatherine(at)gmail(dot)com with your full name and address and I will get the GC mailed out to you asap!
Thanks to all who commented, especially for sharing your favorite Scriptures with me, which were a tremendous blessing! This is one of my favorites from God's Holy Word:
(((HUGS))) and don't forget: Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day is Wednesday, August 1st!
Tara!
Tara, please email me at paperaddictcatherine(at)gmail(dot)com with your full name and address and I will get the GC mailed out to you asap!
Thanks to all who commented, especially for sharing your favorite Scriptures with me, which were a tremendous blessing! This is one of my favorites from God's Holy Word:
Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
(((HUGS))) and don't forget: Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day is Wednesday, August 1st!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Loving My Lord...and craving some good chicken
In honor of the proposed "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" (clicking the link takes you to a Facebook event page) and as a symbol of my great appreciation for their bold stand for Christ, I'm giving away one $20 gift certificate to Chick-Fil-A!
To enter, please leave a comment that includes one of your favorite passages of Scripture, and a brief testimony of why it is so dear to you. Extra entry if you also include your favorite Chick-Fil-A food :D
I'll draw a winner Thursday morning and get the card mailed out to the winner ASAP, so you can join in on Chick-Fil-A Day on August 1st!
(US Residents only. Make sure I can contact you, either through your Blogger Profile, or by leaving me your blog address.)
To enter, please leave a comment that includes one of your favorite passages of Scripture, and a brief testimony of why it is so dear to you. Extra entry if you also include your favorite Chick-Fil-A food :D
I'll draw a winner Thursday morning and get the card mailed out to the winner ASAP, so you can join in on Chick-Fil-A Day on August 1st!
Saturday, July 14, 2012
July is Jumpin' with Java-liciousness
Welcome to the July Fresh Brewed Designs Three Day HOT Blog Hop! If you are getting here from Yolanda's blog then you are right on track. If you are just finding your way to our super HOT, fun filled, extra caffeinated, and mega sassy blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together an exciting and oh so HOT blog hop TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps. Now you may be thinking, I have seen these before. Why, yes! Yes you have!!! But not like this!!! They have all been carefully re-sized. They are approximately 1/2 inch smaller than the original stamp, but just as sassy and hot as ever! For you, this means that more of your card will be visible so you can add your layers, embellies, use your nesties and all of that other fun stuff just a bit easier than before. The larger size is still available and still wonderful ... but now you have the option to choose which size works best for your stamping style!
All re-sized stamps are available cling mounted on 1/8 inch cling foam to use with your acrylic blocks or un-moutned. All of Fresh Brewed Designs stamps are made in the USA with deeply etched red rubber so you get a perfect impression every time! To snag your own, click HERE.
For my card I chose to create with "I'll Take Mine To Go". This rubber stamp is now offered in TWO different sizes (yay!). Since I wanted to focus on her face (and of course, her latte!), I opted for the larger size. It's been awhile since I've done something other than a card, and since I'm all about packaging lately (hello *raising hand* collecting glassine bags, paper bags, twine and washi like a maniac here), I decided to pretty up a small coffee bag.
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I can't wait to put this to use! I'm thinking it would be great filled with chocolate covered coffee beans or biscotti. Yum!
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Supplies:
FBD "I'll Take Mine To Go" larger size
American Crafts Thickers "Serenade"
Studio Calico "Classic Calico, Vol. 1" 12x12 papers
Now on to the PRIZES!!!
One lucky winner will of the hop will win a $10 gift card to the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop! Here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every stop! You really don't want to miss out!!! If you're staying on course, you're next stop will be Sheryl. Enjoy!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Rhonda: http://bumblcreate.blogspot.com/
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Tracy: http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/ You're Here :)
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together an exciting and oh so HOT blog hop TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps. Now you may be thinking, I have seen these before. Why, yes! Yes you have!!! But not like this!!! They have all been carefully re-sized. They are approximately 1/2 inch smaller than the original stamp, but just as sassy and hot as ever! For you, this means that more of your card will be visible so you can add your layers, embellies, use your nesties and all of that other fun stuff just a bit easier than before. The larger size is still available and still wonderful ... but now you have the option to choose which size works best for your stamping style!
All re-sized stamps are available cling mounted on 1/8 inch cling foam to use with your acrylic blocks or un-moutned. All of Fresh Brewed Designs stamps are made in the USA with deeply etched red rubber so you get a perfect impression every time! To snag your own, click HERE.
For my card I chose to create with "I'll Take Mine To Go". This rubber stamp is now offered in TWO different sizes (yay!). Since I wanted to focus on her face (and of course, her latte!), I opted for the larger size. It's been awhile since I've done something other than a card, and since I'm all about packaging lately (hello *raising hand* collecting glassine bags, paper bags, twine and washi like a maniac here), I decided to pretty up a small coffee bag.
Supplies:
FBD "I'll Take Mine To Go" larger size
American Crafts Thickers "Serenade"
Studio Calico "Classic Calico, Vol. 1" 12x12 papers
Now on to the PRIZES!!!
One lucky winner will of the hop will win a $10 gift card to the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop! Here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every stop! You really don't want to miss out!!! If you're staying on course, you're next stop will be Sheryl. Enjoy!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa: http://vanessaspapercreations.blogspot.com/
Rhonda: http://bumblcreate.blogspot.com/
Linda: http://stamperstouch.blogspot.com/
Tracy: http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/ You're Here :)
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Friday, June 29, 2012
Need Stamps?
Hi friends!
Sorry I don't have any new creative endeavors to share. I'm still working on putting together the craft room, and am mired in (dis)organization. Hoping to make some major headway over the weekend.
As part of my reorg, I'm purging. So, if you are looking for stamps (and even a few random paper pads), please hop over to 2Peas to see my listing. You can also view photos of most of my sale items on here. If you see anything you like, please use the 2Peas site to transact/communicate. I'm open to making some deals, especially on purchases of multiple items.
I hope you have a very blessed and happy weekend!
Sorry I don't have any new creative endeavors to share. I'm still working on putting together the craft room, and am mired in (dis)organization. Hoping to make some major headway over the weekend.
As part of my reorg, I'm purging. So, if you are looking for stamps (and even a few random paper pads), please hop over to 2Peas to see my listing. You can also view photos of most of my sale items on here. If you see anything you like, please use the 2Peas site to transact/communicate. I'm open to making some deals, especially on purchases of multiple items.
I hope you have a very blessed and happy weekend!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Welcome to the June Fresh Brewed Designs Three Day Blog Hop!
I am soooo thrilled/excited/honored to be a Guest for this hop! Thanks, Heather - I ♥ ya!
If you are getting here from Kenzie's blog then you are right on track. If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated, and mega inspiring blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together an exciting blog hop TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps: Hello Girlfriend and You+Me=BFF.
For my card I chose to create with You+Me=BFF. I totally fell in love with this image when I saw it. It's so sweet, and I loved that they are wearing modest and feminine dresses, so I can totally use this for cards to my church friends (our conviction is based in Deuteronomy 22:5 and 1Timothy 2:9). Score! :)
But this one is just for my TOC-BFF Heather. She is an amazing lady, and a blessing to me. We can (and have) talked about anything and everything, and often crack each other up. But what I value most in Heather is that our friendship isn't based on stamps and wit, though that is what the Lord used to help knit our hearts. It's based on our faith in and love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. And I'm sending her this card to let her know how much I appreciate our special fellowship...along with some words of encouragement ;) We'll see if she can guess what I'm hinting at :)
I had a lot of fun paper piecing the dresses, and then just did some quick & simple Copic coloring on the rest. Since Heather and I live several states apart, I used a strip of colorful map pattern paper, and layered it with some washi tape. I can hardly believe it's mid-June already, but I embraced the season with a soft, summery color palette.
Now, I know you at this point in the hop, you are eager to get your hands on these fab new stamps! For this hop weekend only you have the chance to purchase both stamps at an extra special deal! You can get both stamps for $10!!! Such a deal!
I have to tell you that when I went to ink mine up, I was amazed again at how thick and lovely the rubber is on FBD stamps! Very deeply etched and the images are super crisp, making this deal even more of a steal!
Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of blog land. You're next and final stop on the hop is the sweet & wonderful Heather herself! Have a blessed weekend!
I am soooo thrilled/excited/honored to be a Guest for this hop! Thanks, Heather - I ♥ ya!
If you are getting here from Kenzie's blog then you are right on track. If you are just finding your way to our fun filled, extra caffeinated, and mega inspiring blog hop, then please start at the beginning here: Freshly Brewed Challenges.
The Fresh Brewed Designs Team and Guests have put together an exciting blog hop TODAY and ALL THIS WEEKEND featuring handmade cards inspired by our new released Rubber Stamps: Hello Girlfriend and You+Me=BFF.
For my card I chose to create with You+Me=BFF. I totally fell in love with this image when I saw it. It's so sweet, and I loved that they are wearing modest and feminine dresses, so I can totally use this for cards to my church friends (our conviction is based in Deuteronomy 22:5 and 1Timothy 2:9). Score! :)
But this one is just for my TOC-BFF Heather. She is an amazing lady, and a blessing to me. We can (and have) talked about anything and everything, and often crack each other up. But what I value most in Heather is that our friendship isn't based on stamps and wit, though that is what the Lord used to help knit our hearts. It's based on our faith in and love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. And I'm sending her this card to let her know how much I appreciate our special fellowship...along with some words of encouragement ;) We'll see if she can guess what I'm hinting at :)
I had a lot of fun paper piecing the dresses, and then just did some quick & simple Copic coloring on the rest. Since Heather and I live several states apart, I used a strip of colorful map pattern paper, and layered it with some washi tape. I can hardly believe it's mid-June already, but I embraced the season with a soft, summery color palette.
Now, I know you at this point in the hop, you are eager to get your hands on these fab new stamps! For this hop weekend only you have the chance to purchase both stamps at an extra special deal! You can get both stamps for $10!!! Such a deal!
Here's a complete list of all the participating blogs in today's hop - be sure to hit every stop! You really don't want to miss out!!!
Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Cheryl: http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Yolanda: http://www.justyolie.com/
Jessica: http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/ Sheryl: http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Celeste: http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.com/
Kenzie: http://kraftyhugzz.blogspot.com/ Catherine: http://paperaddictcatherine.blogspot.com/
Heather: http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Thanks for stopping by my little corner of blog land. You're next and final stop on the hop is the sweet & wonderful Heather herself! Have a blessed weekend!
Friday, May 25, 2012
The Ultimate Going Grey...And Yellow: A Room For My Typewriter
...or the crazy things that inspire design decisions. :)
I had the opportunity recently to:
Okay, really it was that my beautiful, fully restored, cost-me-a-pretty-penny 1950s-era Royal Typewriter is grey, and I didn't want it to get lost in the room. I mean look at this beauty. It deserves to be lovingly adored and instantly admired when you enter its room. (Yes, "its room".)
So, for the walls I went the other way, choosing my favorite grey compliment: Yellow. Not that I would even imagine telling you that picking a yellow paint color is easy, but while I loved almost every grey I saw, I had immediate reactions to most of the yellows. I didn't want a yellow so bright that my retinas might burn, and I didn't want a yellow so light that it reminded me of the semi-horrid cream color of my dorm room.
Sorbet it is.
And of course, the color had to look good with my new piece of furniture (Paula Deen has a furniture line!?! How'd I miss that?!?):
So, finally, the paint is dry, and I can begin moving things back in and reorganizing my stash. Normally, I'd be daunted by such an enormous task. But this time, I'm elated & relieved.
Maybe it's the paint fumes.
I'll post some photos when I get it all done. Fabric samples have been ordered for window treatments, and I believe I may have found the perfect bedding. So it may be several weeks, but the big reveal is coming.
I know all 3 of you who read my blog are waiting anxiously. ;)
BTW: I absolutely cherish you precious 3! Maybe I should keep you in those numbered drawers. :)
I had the opportunity recently to:
- Buy a piece of furniture to help contain the craft chaos that is my supply storage & stash, and
- Paint the room where all the above lives (and functions as an infrequently used guest room).
Okay, really it was that my beautiful, fully restored, cost-me-a-pretty-penny 1950s-era Royal Typewriter is grey, and I didn't want it to get lost in the room. I mean look at this beauty. It deserves to be lovingly adored and instantly admired when you enter its room. (Yes, "its room".)
So, for the walls I went the other way, choosing my favorite grey compliment: Yellow. Not that I would even imagine telling you that picking a yellow paint color is easy, but while I loved almost every grey I saw, I had immediate reactions to most of the yellows. I didn't want a yellow so bright that my retinas might burn, and I didn't want a yellow so light that it reminded me of the semi-horrid cream color of my dorm room.
Sorbet it is.
And of course, the color had to look good with my new piece of furniture (Paula Deen has a furniture line!?! How'd I miss that?!?):
I just love the numbering of the interior drawers. Such a charming touch!
So, finally, the paint is dry, and I can begin moving things back in and reorganizing my stash. Normally, I'd be daunted by such an enormous task. But this time, I'm elated & relieved.
Maybe it's the paint fumes.
I'll post some photos when I get it all done. Fabric samples have been ordered for window treatments, and I believe I may have found the perfect bedding. So it may be several weeks, but the big reveal is coming.
I know all 3 of you who read my blog are waiting anxiously. ;)
BTW: I absolutely cherish you precious 3! Maybe I should keep you in those numbered drawers. :)
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