Red Santa...

Just a quick post tonight as I'm sicker than a dog! My sister, Robin, went home to Minnesota but I think she left uggiebuggies with me!! UGH!!

On to my card! Deedee's Digis has come out with an adorable Santa with sentiments called "Be Jolly"! As soon as I saw him, I had to color him up! I used the new Basic Gray Jovial paper stack for my designer paper! I love, love, love that stack!

Make sure you hop over to the CDAC where there is a Blog Hop going on with a tons of prizes, free images and more up for grabs! Deedee's Digis will be a part of this blog hop, so join us!

Fred, She Said Blog Hop!

Welcome to our "FRED, SHE SAID" Blog Hop! If you just happened to drop by my blog and you are not aware of this wonderful event taking place, please go back to the "Fred, She Said" blog HERE and start your hop! Please take a moment to comment on our posts as we love feedback!

Along the way, you will see a special CODE WORD. Collect them all up! Once you've reach the end of the blog hop follow the instructions to make your entry and your name will go in for a draw for a $20 CAD Gift Certificate for the "Fred, She Said Store!" Also, the winning entry will win a $20 Gift Certificate to CROPSTOP!

My Special Code Word is: SEE

Here is a list of the blog hoppers in case you lose your way (in this order, left to right):

TRACEY, NANCY,  SHELLY, ANNE, TRACY, SONYA, MARIA, LORA, MICHELLE, MARLENA,  DARSIE (you are here), CAROL, DANI, FRED, SHE SAID CHALLENGE BLOG (the end of your journey)

Thank you for taking the time to play along. Now, to continue the blog hop, please visit CAROL's blog! When you are finished hopping, why not check out the "Fred, She Said" store!

Here is the card I made for the "Fred, She Said" Blog Hop using one of the newest images: "Emma the Caroling Angel"!

Belli - Challenge - Numbers

It's time for the Belli Challenge and this week we have to put a number on our creation! I whipped together a fast 40th Anniversary card for the challenge!

Stay tuned for tomorrow's Fred, She Said Blog Hop with a chance to win great prizes!

Midnight Madness and Blog Hop Winner

I'd like to announce the winner of my Golden Birthday Blog Hop with Deedee's Digis! Melissa of Coffeetime Creations name was chosen among the wonderful well wishes I received on my birthday! Please contact Deedee at amiste@sonic.net for your prize!!!

It's Midnight Madness time and our weekly sponsor is Paper Works Co. and my image is Gordie the Giraffe!

Cats are children...

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "4207-H, Play Time Cat" is the featured stamp! The sentiment is from "4031-G, Cats are . . ." Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on the Play Time Cat stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this fun and versatile stamp.

Holiday Sunday - Winter Snowflake

I've had a wonderful Birthday weekend so far and here is a card I created for my stamp club and am posting for Holiday Sunday!

Today is MY BIRTHDAY!!!! I am celebrating my GOLDEN birthday -- that's right -- the big 5-0! Such a momentous occasion calls for a party, don't you think? So the Deedee's Digis design team is throwing me one -- a GOLDEN BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP -- and they have invited you to be part of the fun!!! 

Here's how you can join the party:

Visit each of the participating designers' blogs to see what special birthday creation they have made.for me. You'll want to visit them in the order listed below, because ...

In addition to sharing some creative fun, each designer will also have a letter (of the alphabet) to share with you. If you put all the letters together, it will spell out the special code with which to claim your party favor. Email the code to Deedee at amiste@sonic.net and she'll send you the new "Happy Birthday to Ewe" digi!

Once you've collected your party favor, please make sure you leave me a Birthday wish (comment)! On Monday, I will choose one random winner from among my well-wishers who will receive a GOLDEN grand prize -- a $50 credit to spend at Deedee's Digis store!

Alright, let's get to partying! The Blog Hop starts at Crafting with Deedee's Digis, and here are the rest of the  blogs to visit today:

Candace

Ceal

Deedee

Jerusha

Kelly

Melissa

Paula

Robin

Sandy

Darsie (the Birthday Girl)

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Crafting with Deedee's Digis where the complete list of designers will be.

MY SPECIAL LETTER IS:  "L"

Here is my card creation using the "Wish Big" digistamp set! 

Please be sure to visit all of the blogs to get your party favor code and your chance to win the GOLDEN grand prize! Thank you so much for celebrating my birthday with me!!

What if? Wednesday - Pumpkins

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps" Built" and I am using cute pumpkin faces  "2325-C, Bad Intentions" and "2329-C, Goofy"  from Repeat Impressions. My sentiment is "1139-F, Halloween"!

 

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge!

The Perfect Pair Blog Hop!!

CLICK HERE to see my Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Card!

Today I  am Guest Designer with Creative Cuts & More and am participating in their Perfect Pair Blog Hop!  Creative Cuts & More is pairing up with Clear & Simple Stamps for a  2 day Blog Hop! In case you didn't know, the Blog Hop starts at Diecut Diva's blog and continues from there. You want to make sure you stop at every blog along the way and see the fantastic cards and projects that were created for this Blog Hop! Both companies are giving away prizes each day, so make sure you read all about it on their blog so you can have a chance to win! You must comment on each post along the way to be eligible for these fabulous prizes!

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Diecut Diva's blog where the complete list of designers will be.

Make sure you visit us all: Die Cut Diva, Ryann, Darsie (that's me), Savitri, Noelle, Heather, Chris, Tiffany, Holly, Kimberly, Lisa, and Nicki! Don't forget to come back tomorrow for the second day of the Blog Hop with the rest of the design teams from Creative Cuts & More and Clear & Simple Stamps!

Once you've finished here, head on over to  Savitri's blog!

I created 2 cards for the Blog Hop and I've used the Pumpkin Patch stamp set from Clear & Simple Stamps and the following diecuts from Creative Cuts & More: Spider - Small, Arch Window A6 Card, and A7 Scallop Card.

I'm very excited to announce that my third project was chosen for the iPhone App featuring Clear & Simple Stamps! You can see a SNEAK PEEK below, but to view the full project, you must download the App to your iPhone!

IMAGINE. CREATE. INSPIRE........Clear Stamps with style

Finally an app that is created just for papercrafters! We know all too well the desire to find inspiration. Download this app and give yourself a daily boost of creativity with Clear and Simple Stamps.

Midnight Madness - Blue Fairy

Its Midnight Madness time and our September Monthly Sponsor is Sunshine and Giggles and our Weekly Sponsor is Wags n' Whiskers! My image is from Wags n' Whiskers and they have quite a few darling fairies to choose from!

Pumpkins and Sunflowers...

As soon as I saw this "Pumpkins & Sunflowers" image from Fred, She Said, I was in love! I just love Fall, pumpkins and sunflowers!! One thing great about images from Fred, She Said is how you can get the digital image colored or black and white. I chose the colored image to play with this time!

Holiday Sunday - Do Not Open

Holiday Sunday time!! I made this cute candy box using the newly released Penguin stamps from Repeat Impressions! On the lid, I used "8819-H, Do Not Open" and on the small candy nuggets I used "8808-E, Knit Cap Penguin (sm)".

Snowman Smile...

My card today features a cute snowman from the "Welcome Jesus" clear stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy. There is a new address for Sweet 'n Sassy's store, so make sure you change your bookmarks to reflect the new and improved website!

Sweet Pumpkins...

Here's a cute card I made using the "Sweet Pumpkins" clear stamp set by Sweet 'n Sassy. This card fits the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch #SC298.

You are my Sunshine...

Today I'm showing off a wonderful Deedee's Digi and I just love Sunflowers! So when I saw this fabulous Sunflower in a Jar digi I just knew I had to create a card with it. I still remember the day I was driving  to Ithaca and I came up over a hill and stretched out before me was a field of Sunflowers! Their bright yellow faces turned toward the sun was a sight to see. You just can't be sad or unhappy after stumbling upon God's beauty like that!! 

This digi called "My Sunshine" is only available on the CDAC, so hop on over and join Deedee's Digis Group!  

This card qualifies for the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge!

Awareness Blog Hop!

 CLICK here for the Belli Challenge!

Today I  am Guest Designer with Creative Cuts and More and am participating in their Awareness Blog Hop!  In case you didn't know, the Blog Hop starts at Diecut Diva's blog and continues from there. You want to make sure you stop at every blog along the way and see the fantastic cards and projects that were created for this Blog Hop! I even hear they are giving a prize away! Read all about it on their blog so you can have a chance to win! 

Very important: Creative Cuts and More will donate 20% of all sales of Awareness Ribbon Products in September and October to the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation!

If for some reason, one of the links is broken along the way, do not worry!  Just hop back over to Diecut Diva's blog where the complete list of designers will be.

Make sure you visit us all: Die Cut Diva, Darsie (that's me), Holly, Kayla, Melisa, Becky, Steph, Chris, Kim, Lynn, Lila, and Noelle!

Creative Cuts and More is a company that specializes in die cuts for all occasions. You can find almost any kind of basic die cut for party favors, cards, and any project you can imagine. Hop over and take a peek at what they have to offer!

Once you've finished here, head on over to Holly's Blog! 

I've used the Awareness Ribbon Window Square Scallop Card and the Awareness Ribbon Window Square Box for my candy box and card.

Belli Challenge - Something with a B

We've got a fun challenge for the Belli Challenge this week! You have to put something on your card that starts with a B! Trust me, I'm sure you have tons of things in your stash that starts with a B: buttons, brads, bows, bird stamps, boat stamps, butterflies, baby embellishments, etc.  My B is for Blue, Bride and Bow!! My gorgeous bride stamp is called "Antique Bride 523" and I got her from Sweet Stamps.

Go to my ETSY Shop to purchase this card!!! First come, first served!

Midnight Madness - Birthday Blossom

A quick card today for Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge! Monthly sponsor is Sunshine and Giggles and our Weekly Sponsor is Gurlee Girl.

Stamp of the Week - Cheese Heart Mouse

Repeat Impressions "Stamp of the Week" is on their blog "The House that Stamps Built", and the "4205-G, Cheese Heart Mouse" is the featured stamp! The sentiment is from their "Sheet of Verses" which has quite a number of excellent sentiment stamps. Make sure you visit their blog for the special offer on the Cheese Heart Mouse stamp! The details to this offer is only available on their blog! Also, check out the rest of the design teams' fabulous creations with this fun and versatile stamp.

Holiday Sunday - 3 Penguins

A quick card for Holiday Sunday! I used those adorable penguins from Repeat Impressions for my card today!

Never Forget!

Teddy Stampers Challenge

Today, Deedee's Digis is  sponsoring the Teddy Stampers Challenge, and you must use a teddy bear image. The challenge theme is "Back to School" and Deedee has two fabulous images you can use: "School or Bust" and "School Rules".

I created these darling tissue pack holders using the teddy bear from "School Rules" and the Owl from "Teacher's Pet". These are great gifts to give to teachers, secret pals or to stick into Christmas stockings. 

Supplies needed:  Scor-Pal, Decorative Border Punch, Scissors, Adhesive and patterned paper from a 4.5 x 6.5 matstack. Follow Diagram below!

These are quick and easy gifts to make, and you can use decorative tissue packs, or purchase the plain packs. With all the paper matstacks on the market, you can make one for everyone you know! A great, yet inexpensive gift!

Apple for Teacher

My cute card today uses a Fred, She Said image called "Apple for Teacher". My card qualifies for the OCC ABC's and 123's Challenge this week.

What if Wednesday - Vase of Tulips

Today is the "What if? Challenge" over at "The House That Stamps" Built" and I am using a wonderful stamp called "Vase of Tulips 1317-L" from Repeat Impressions. I am using a sentiment from Quartet Complements! 

You can read all about the Challenge on the The House that Stamps Built blog! Check out the rest of the design teams magnificent creations for the sketch challenge! 

Midnight Madness - Pumpkin Picking

It's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge time and my image is from our Monthly Sponsor "Sunshine and Giggles". Our weekly sponsor is McMahon Five Design. Make sure you hop over to the Midnight Madness Blog and see what the other team has created with the sketch!

Guest Designer at Creative Cuts & More

I'm excited to be the September Guest Designer for Creative Cuts & More and will be showing you some fabulous things I've done with a selection of diecuts for this Fall Season. First up, I've created a sweet project/gift idea for a teacher! This is a great gift for your child to give on Opening Night, or save for Christmas. You can tuck candies, teas, or an accordian book inside the box. I created notecards using the small Apple diecut and paired it with K & Company's Fall paper stack.

You can see my Guest Designing post on the Die Cut Diva blog!

Supplies:

Die Cuts Used: Apple Window Square Box #01, Apple #01 Small
Designer Paper: K & Company "Tim Coffey Fall"
Sentiment: Studio G
Ribbon & Twine: Michael's
Ink: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Bamboo Leaves and Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Copic Markers

Another Honorable Mention at JustRite...

I won another Honorable Mention at JustRite Stampers Challenge Blog! I really enjoy their challenges and using their stamps! Stay tuned for my next creation on their current "GLITTER" challenge! We all know how much I love to glitter!

Smiley Snowman...

I made this cute ensemble for Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Day on Thursday! I used the new digi stamp "Smiley Snowman" and it's also great that you can purchase him in a clear stamp set as well. If you aren't into digital stamps, then you can ink him up and create just the same!

A very fond farewell...

I'm sad! Today is the last of the OCC Sketches for awhile! Our gracious hostess, Jennifer, is taking time off to spend with her lovely family and develop her business and will stop the OCC Sketch Challenge blog. The main blog "Our Creative Corner" and "Project Tuesday" will still be running, so make sure you stop by often!

So without further ado, here is my last card for the OCC Sketch Challenge. You will find me playing with the OCC challenges on Saturday from time to time. I used an image and sentiment called "Sunshine & Sunflowers" from Deedee's Digis for my card today.

Sweet 'n Sassy New Releases Blog Hop!

CLICK HERE to see my card for today's Belli Challenge!

Sweet 'n Sassy is releasing ten new stamp sets today and they are just fabulous! We are announcing the new release with a Blog Hop, and each one of the design team got to play with one of the sets!  There are three challenges amongst the hop, and if you play along, you are eligible to win one of 3 of the new stamp sets! The Blog hop will start at the Sweet 'n Sassy Blog then on to the rest of the Design Teams blog (in no particular order). Here is the list of all those participating in the Blog Hop!

Ceal, Darsie,(you are here) Janette, Kim, Korin, Leah, Lisa, Lorie, Nancy, Tricia, Chris

Here is my card using the new set called "Harvest Blessings". This is such a wonderful image to color, and the sentiments are perfect accompaniments.