Jan 27

TSG Day or Night / Sentimental Thank You Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the last day of There She Goes monthly Blog Hop and previews!
You should have come here from our dear Holly’s Blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or get lost on the way, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details.

Torico’s newly-illustrated set “Day Or Night” showcases adorable houses along with several accents and sentiments that enhance each image, and make this home-themed set a must have for any cardmaker!

Day or Night is a 4×8 stamp set that includes a total of 34 of stamps and will sell for $18.

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin’ Up! (Old Olive, Early Espresso, Marina Mist), white; paper: Basic Grey (Marjolaine); stamps: There She Goes (Day Or Night); ink: Papertrey Ink (Chai); Copic markers; silver brads; twill ribbon; QuicKutz embossing folder (Diamonds & Dots)

I took the sketch comes from SC317, and the colours from CTD126:

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Are you dying for another fabulous set showcasing more beautiful handwriting from our very own Julie Lacey? The wait is over! This sentiment set is yet another versatile and stunning addition that you will be thankful to have!

Sentimental Thank You is a 2×6 stamp set that includes a total of 6 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Supplies: cardstock: cream, American Crafts (pink, black); stamps: There She Goes (Sentimental Thank You, Love); ink: Versafine (Onyx Black), Versa Color (Magenta, Rose Red, Pink, Petal Pink); sewing machine

My card is inspired by this beautiful card by Emily (Artsy_Em), who’s this week Featured Stamper on SCS (FS207). Also, the colour inspiration comes from Tuesday Trigger: Sweets for the Sweet.

Would you like a chance to win the Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You 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 this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Day or Night & Sentimental Thank You stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday ((Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is at our illustrious leader, Jessica’s blog!!
Happy hopping!

Jan 26

TSG Love / Happy Mail Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the Day 2 of There She Goes monthly Bog Hop and previews! Today is a special day for me, since one of the new sets has been illustrated by moi! Yippee!
You should have come here from our dear Holly’s Blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or get lost on the way, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details.

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you will definitely want to invest in this stamp set illustrated by Jessica. These bold-lined images can be used as either the focal point of your creation or used as accents with other love-themed sets.

Love is a 2×6 stamp set that includes a total of 11 of stamps and will sell for $7.

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin’ Up! (Soft Suede), American Crafts (purple), white; stamps: There She Goes (Love); red Copic marker; bling: Zva Creative; border punch: Fiskars; Cuttlebug embossing folder (Victoria)

The sketch comes from CPS202, the colours from CC307 (Soft Suede, Elegant Eggplant, Riding Hood Red), and the card also fits CAS103 - Flourishes.

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Who doesn’t like to receive happy mail? The little girls in this set illustrated by our very own Iwona Palamountain (me) sure do! Whether wishing someone a happy birthday or sending that special friend a pick-me-up, this adorable set will brighten anyone’s day!

Happy Mail is a 3×4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 of stamps and will sell for $7.

On the card below, apart from the stamps from the Happy Mail set, I also used the polka-dotted heart from the Love set.

Supplies: cardstock: white; paper: My Mind’s Eye (Be Loved); stamps: There She Goes (Happy Mail, Love); ink: Papertrey Ink (Chai), Versa Color (Celadon, Green Tea); Copic markers; ribbon: Papertrey Ink; crocheted doily; sewing machine

This time I played with WMSC31 sketch. I cheated a wee bit with the shapes, and I hope you can still see that there was a reason in the madness 😛

Lastly, since the theme of WMC40 is “Anything Goes”, I’m entering both of my cards into it

Would you like a chance to win the Love & Happy Mail mini stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Love & Happy Mail 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 this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Love & Happy Mail stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday ((Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is at our illustrious leader, Jessica’s blog!!

I hope to see you tomorrow for the last day of previews… you will love it!! Thank you for visiting!

Jan 25

Papertrey January Blog Hop Challenge

Looking for the TSG Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge? Please scroll down or click here. Thanks!

Hello, inklings! This is the second time that I take part in PTI Blog Hop, I loved the first one and I couldn’t wait to do this again
This month’s theme is “to use a Papertrey stamp set that has yet to see ink or even one that might be collecting a little dust”. Well, I’m usually trying to give all my PTI products equally much love, and there definitely wouldn’t be a single set that never saw ink. I did pull out the two sets though, that I reckon would use some more attention…

First up, one of the first sets that I ever bought from PTI, Blooming Button Bits. I remember using it crazily often at first, but now that I’ve got a few more PTI sets, it tends to be neglected…

Supplies: cardstock: PTI (Berry Sorbet, Rustic Cream), recycled kraft; paper: October Afternoon (Thrift Shop); stamps: PTI (Blooming Button Bits); ink: Versafine (Onyx Black), Versa Color (Sand Beige); border punch: EK Success; grosgrain ribbon; Nestabilities Circles, Scalloped Circles

I used the Card Patterns sketch 99 for this card:

The other set that hasn’t seen ink for a while is All About You Additions:

Supplies: cardstock: cream, DCWV; paper: Little Yellow Bicycle; stamps: PTI (All About You Additions); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; Copic markers; grosgrain ribbon; brown marker

This time the sketch comes from GS#71, and I took some freedom with this one:

Thank you for letting me share my love for PTI with you! Have a great day

Jan 25

TSG Back In 10 Blog Hop Challenge

The day has finally arrived, for There She Goes monthly Bog Hop and previews of the new FABULOUS stamp sets! I know that you’re all geared up for the event, what an exciting time it always is!!
You should have come here from my dear friend Holly’s Blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or get lost on the way, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and the details.

You will fall in love with the adorable stamps that we’re previewing today…
Is the winter chill getting you down? Do you need to take a break from the hectic activities of everyday life? Just sit down and enjoy this beautifully illustrated set from Di Carubia! These furry friends know how to relax and enjoy nature; and we’re certain that these whimsical images will not only bring a smile to your face, but they will also warm your heart!

Back In 10 is a 4×6 stamp set that includes a total of 17 of stamps and will sell for $15.

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, white, American Crafts (brown); paper: October Afternoon; Copic markers; brown marker; suede ribbon: Bella!; button; string: AnnaBelle Stamps

I played with the SSS92 sketch:

Would you like a chance to win the Back In 10 stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Back In 10 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 this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Back In 10 stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday ((Jan. 29) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is at our illustrious leader, Jessica’s blog!!

I hope to see you tomorrow for previews of TWO more brand new sets… you might just see something that yours truly illustrated! Yeah, baby!! 😀

Jan 24

TSG91- Sketch Challenge

Welcome to the new fabulous TSG challenge, peeps! This week we have a great sketch challenge for you to try!

I can’t seem to ever put the Dream A New Dream set away for too long… every single image and sentiment in it is totally exquisite! This time I inked up this gorgeous bunch of flowers…

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Rustic Cream), recycled kraft; paper: Glitz Design(Love Nest: Polka, Damask); stamps: There She Goes (Dream A New Dream); ink: Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap), Papertrey Ink (Chai); watercolour pencils: Belgrave; blender pen; border punch: Martha Stewart; Nestabilities Circles; pearls: AnnaBelle Stamps; sewing machine

I used the colours of CR84FN12… LOVE these challenges!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the provided sketch, then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Jan 31st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

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 appreciated

Thank you for visiting! xxx

Jan 23

Simple…

Good day to you, inklings!
I haven’t shared anything yesterday, it was a busy day but I enjoyed it thoroughly. We bought a new car, and I’m very happy that our old one is finally retiring… boy, does it need that!! lol
We also had a very pleasant movie night with hubby. We watched “Alice In Wondeland” with Mr. Depp, and we loved it!
I had some inky time in between things, and some more this morning, wanna see??

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (New Leaf, Spring Moss), Stampin’ Up!; stamps: Papertrey Ink (In Bloom, Out On A Limb Sentiments), Grant (Grace Taylor line); ink: Versa Magic (Spanish Olive); yellow Copic marker; ribbon: Papertrey Ink; Nestabilities Circles; pearls: Kaisercraft

The first card is perhaps not my usual style, I decided to go a little bit for a Maile Belles style. Well, trying my best is what I’m doing 😉 The sketch is from Cardabilities, and the colours from OCC’s Three Musketeers Color Challenge. It is to use an Analogous Color Scheme, and I chose greens with a dash of yellow.

Next up is my response to Scrapbook Boutique’s Valentine themed challenge, with the SSSC101 sketch:

Supplies: cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet), American Crafts (Black); paper: Lily Bee Design, Kaisercraft; stamps: There She Goes (Puppy Love); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Cinnamon); Copic markers; ric-rac ribbon; Nestabilities Ovals, Scalloped Ovals; black pen; border punch: Fiskars

Here’s the sketch:

Thank you for looking, and don’t forget to pop in in a few hours, for my TSG challenge card!
XXX

Random Acts of Creativity

by Iwona Palamountain

Monthly Archives: January 2011