Feb 25

Live your bliss

Hello again! I just whipped up this little number, and I wanted to share… it’s a sort of the card that comes together quickly but still packs a punch. Gotta love that

Supplies: cardstock: PTI (Rustic White), American Crafts; stamps: Hero Arts, PTI (Mega Mixed Messages), AnnaBelle Stamps (Backgrounds By Design 3); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Sweet Plum); Copics

I followed the SC321 sketch, and the inspiration from Tuesday Trigger: Flower Power. Also entering it into the Stamping with Markers Challenge in the Moxie Fab World & CAS107: Make Your Own Background.

As always, thanks so much for paying my little blog a visit! xxx

Feb 25

AnnaBelle Stamps sketch ABSC035

TGIF my lovely friends! It’s the last Friday of the month, and this means that we’re having a new monthly sketch challenge at the AnnaBelle Stamps blog!
Here’s the fabulous sketch:

…and my take, using one of the sentiments from the gorgeous Ballerina Rose set. I embellished it with a couple of Silver Metallics. LOVE these!

Supplies: cardstock: PTI (Aqua Mist, Enchanted Evening); paper: Basic Grey; stamps: AnnaBelle Stamps (Ballerina Rose); ink: Memento (Paris Dusk), Versa Magic (Aquatic Splash); Nestabilities Circles & Scalloped Circles; sewing machine; Silver Metallics; seam binding; paper flower

I used the pastel equivalents of the colours from PDCC70, I’m also playing with PPA82 (CAS - Elements Of Style - Scallops)

How To Play Along :
- We post our challenges every Friday at 12:00pm AEST (AEDT during Daylight Savings).
- Our Sketch Challenge Runs from the last Friday of a month through till the last Friday of the following month.
- Each Friday in between we have themed challenges. To be eligible for the monthly prize of a $20 gift voucher to spend in store at AnnaBelle Stamps you MUST take part in the sketch challenge AND one of the weekly challenges.
- Please link directly to your entry not just to your blog.
- Include a link back to the AnnaBelle Stamps blog in your post.
- Please don’t link to postings made prior to the date of our current challenge. All projects submitted must be new.
- A maximum of 5 challenges may be combined including this one.
- You may enter any challenge several times as long as each submission is with a new creation.
- We would love you to use AnnaBelle Stamps, but you can play along without them. For those who use AnnaBelle stamps and upload to the Gallery HERE then you will also be in the running to be our Monthly Guest Designer!

I hope you’ll play along with us! Thank you for coming - and have a fabulous day!

Feb 24

CASE Study Challenge #29

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Well, wasn’t the last week at CASE Study ridiculously FABULOUS??? I mean, hellooooo….!! A hundred and ten amazing entries!! I can tell you that I was SO giddy with excitement!
The “combined grind” challenge with The Play date Cafe turned out to be a huge success, and it would be even cooler now, if all those who discovered our blog through that event, will keep coming back for more!
Sadly, this week marks our last challenge with Eva Dobilas, our one of a kind, wildly talented February Muse. I for one, had so much fun CASEing her this month, something that I always wanted to do *GRIN* I will miss your fabulous input, my friend
Here’s the inspiration card for this week:

I fell in love with this little number from the first sight. The colours are divine, and I ADORE that damask & newsprint background - how super gorgeous! Of course, the ribbon too… ohhh, the ribbon! I would find it hard to put this one away…

For my card, I knew right away that I’m going to use one of the Pure Innocence girls too…

Supplies: cardstock: Stampin’ Up! (Chocolate Chip), PTI (Rustic White), American Crafts (pink); paper: Scribble Scrabble, Basic Grey; stamps: MFT; ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa), Versa Color (Umber); Copics; grosgrain ribbon; Nestabilities Labels 14; border punch: EK Success; pearls, twine: AnnaBelle Stamps; button; Cuttlebug embossing folder (Swiss Dots)

It was only fitting to use the MFTWSC8 sketch. The colours come from CTD130, and the card also fits the TSTR50 challenge - Buttons and Bows.

I’d love you to check out what the rest of the fabulous CASE Study Design Team prepared for your viewing pleasure this week:

Amy Wanford
Andrea Ewen
Cristina Kowalczyk
Jean Martin
Julie Smith
Lenet Mos
Melyssa Connolly
Sue Kohler
Teneale Williams
Eva Dobilas - February Muse

If you’d like to play along with us, hop over to the CASE Study blog, where you’ll find all the details, fab inspiration and Linky tools to link up your creation!
Thank you for looking!

Feb 24

TSG Flying By/Good Times Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the last day of There She Goes monthly Blog Hop and previews!
You should have come here from Corinna’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.

Iwona has done it again! (uh-oh, that’s me! *wink*) She is bringing us some precious little girls that are ready to capture the joy of spring! Whether chasing balloons or butterflies, these little ones will help express your joy to the recipients of your cards.

“Flying By” is a 3X4 stamp set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $7.

Can you say I’m excited?? Two more of my precious girls are hitting the stage today, and I’m hoping that you’ll like them as much as I do! Aren’t they ce-ute?? 😀

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts (plum, green), white; paper: SU!; stamps: There She Goes (Flying By); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copic markers; buttons; letter stickers: American Crafts; Nestabilities Labels 14

I worked with the FTL128 sketch, and the colours of CC311: Perfect Plum, Always Artichoke & Rose Red.

Time is precious to all of us, and Torico has illustrated a new set that showcases that fact! Her sweet and “time”less spring critters will not only have you using your time wisely, but they’ll also be bringing endless smiles to your faces.

“Good Times” is a 4X6 stamp set that includes a total of 11 stamps and will sell for $15.

I LOVE this set!! It’s chock full of adorable images, paired with the cutest sentiments! You’re sure to see me using this one over and over again… As I’m a sucker for cuckoo clocks, that’s the image that I chose to show you today… but OMG, have you seen the bunnies?? *squeal*

Supplies: cardstock: white, grey; paper: Echo Park Paper, DCWV; stamps: There She Goes (Good times); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Sky Gray); Copic markers; satin & wrinkled ribbon; button; string; die: PTI; white gel pen

This time the sketch comes from VLVFEB2011 Week 4, and the colours from CR84FN16:

Would you like a chance to win the “Flying By” & “Good Times” stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Flying By/Good times” 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 “Flying By/Good times” stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

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

Feb 23

Layers Of Color Cake Decorating Party!!

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Welcome to the Layers of Color Cake Decorating Party!

You should have come here from Heather Wombacher‘s blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or in case of a broken link, please refer to the complete list of participants at the bottom of this post, or on the Layers Of Color blog.

We have a line-up of fantastic crafting chefs that will inspire you to get into your creative kitchens and whip up some delicious artwork! Our party hostess is Gunn Thelin Knutsen who is generously sharing her cake with us today! Come whet your appetite with her creative paper cake slice boxes that are marvelously decorated with Layers of Color.

This is truly how you can have your cake and eat it too! Enjoy a tasty cake fresh from the oven,

while being creative with Layers of Color, pretty papers, laces, flowers, and even jewelry!

For my delicious treat, I used the template designed by the talented Laura Campbell, the owner and designer for the Layer Of Color company. Laura is offering the template as a party favor gift for the blog hoppers during the party!
I had so much fun working on this project. Isn’t this cupcake YUMMY??!!

Supplies: paper: My Mind’s Eye, Ech Park Paper; stamps: Layers Of Color (Sent With Love, Vintage Roses, Flourish Crest), ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Umber); Copic markers; bling: Glitz Design; paper flowers; seam binding; Nestabilities Labels Fourteen

Tasty isn’t it? Let’s have some more!…You’re invited to feast your eyes on the Layers of Color Design Team and Guest Designer’s Cake Party treats!

Layers of Color
Beatriz Jennings
Dawn Burnworth
Diana Queen
Grace Nywening
Guro Aarre
Heather Wombacher
Iwona Palamountain (you’re here!)
Janice Whiting
Jennie Harper
Jessica Fick
Joan Ervin
Julie Overby
Kazan Clark
Keri Lee Sereika
Linda Lucas
Lynn Stevens
Maxine Diffey
Melisa Waldorf
Nina Brackett
Sharri Seffens
Suzanne Czosek

Be sure to swing by Layers of Color Boutique and grab a FREE Cupcake Card Template! In celebration, we’ve added some SALE items and Special Bundle offers with fabulous pricing on Spellbinders Dies! And when you subscribe to this blog and leave a comment, you will be entered into our Party Favor Drawing to have the chance to WIN this yummy Layers of Color art stamp set!…

Birdday Party art stamp set

Join us on Facebook, Flickr and LOC Art Galleries!

Thank you for joining us today, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did, preparing our samples!

Your next stop is Janice, with something that’s sure to satisfy your estetic palate Enjoy!

Feb 23

TSG In All The World/Sentimental Birthday Hop Challenge

Welcome to the day two of There She Goes monthly Blog Hop and previews!
You should have come here from Corinna’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.

Chris Dark is back with another adorable and playfully illustrated canine set that includes butterflies and a precious picket fence. Add in some sensational sentiments, and you’ve got another TSG set that can’t be passed up!

“In All the World” is a 3X4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $7.

I had so much fun with this set… another gem in this month’s release! I just love this little scene…

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft; paper: October Afternoon; stamps: There She Goes (In All The World); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copic markers; border punch: EK Success; sewing machine; baker’s twine; Nestabilities Circles & Scalloped Circles; buttons

Who doesn’t need a sentiment set that consists of various birthday sayings? What’s even better is that this set showcases the gorgeous handwriting of our very own Julie Lacey. If you’ve loved her other sentiment sets, then this one will be another lovely addition!

Julie’s handwriting is divine, and I squealed when I found out that there’s more coming! I’m a sucker for big, funky sentiments, so this set is right up my alley
I paired the sentiment from the lovely flowers from the Polka Dot Blooms set.

Supplies: cardstock: white, American Crafts (blue, green), Canson (Orange); paper: DCWV; stamps: There She Goes (Sentimental Birthday, Polka Dot Blooms); ink: Memento (Bahama Blue, Tangelo); orange marker; brads; grosgrain ribbon; buttons; Nestabilities Circles & Scalloped Circles; pearl drops: AnnaBelle Stamps

I played with MOJO179 and Curtain Call 70:

Would you like a chance to win the “Sentimental Birthday” & “In All The World” stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Sentimental Birthday”/”In All The World” 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 “Sentimental Birthday”/”In All The World” stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (Feb 26th) during the Release Party Chat.