SC148 Happy Halloween

I made this card for today's sketch challenge "SC148" If you would like to see more cards with this sketch layout, please click on the gallery. (if you post a comment, please tell them "Lovetostamp6" sent you).

Have a safe & Happy Halloween!
Jennifer :)

Halloween Pocket...

Happy Halloween! Here is a fun and quick card I did for my neighbor Karen. I am sending this card over with some homemade cranberry bars just to let her know I am thinking of her.

Stop by later for another card and pictures of the kids Trick or Treating. :)

Blog Candy Giveaway Coming This Week...

Here is a cute picture of my little guy I had to share... My daughter Brittney took this yesterday and he just kept posing for her, too cute.

I can't believe I have over 15,000 hits on my Blog already. Thanks to all that visit and leave such wonderful comments, it really means a lot.

Please stop by later this week, I will be giving away something sweet and yummy. Jennifer :)

FS38 Sweet Holidays...

I made this card for this week's Featured Stamper "FS38". Chat has an amazing gallery and blog. I have known Chat for a while now and I don't know anyone more deserving to be this week's Featured Stamper. Chat is always leaving the most thoughtful comments, so if you get a chance to visit her gallery or Blog, Me, My Stamps & I, its her turn to receive words of inspiration. Thanks for stopping by.

Here is the card I cased:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/656142?cat=500&ppuser=10116

Stamps: Sweet Holidays
Paper: Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Ticket Punch, Colored Pencils, Glue Pen - Martha Stewart, Dazzling Diamonds, Souffle Pen, Cuttlebug - Snowflake, Gingerbread Man wheel

ULAS Tis The Season...

I made this for the Up Late & Stamping Challenge . Diane was the host for this challenge and she picked something to alter. I decided to alter a wooden photo frame I got at Michael's for a $1. If you would like to play along, please post it in the ULAS gallery and put "ULAS" in the keywords.

Directions: Cut pieces of paper and embellishments and arrange on Frame. Clear the frame and cover it with mod podge (matte). Arrange the pieces of paper and let try. Arrange embellishments, cover with more mod podge. ***The mod podge is waterbased and will try clear so coat everything really good!

To see more creative samples, please check out the blogs of:

Diane Gilbert

Cindy Haffner

Lynda Benden

Laurie Schmidlin

ULAS Gallery

IC1 Snow Burst Santa...

I made this card for the Up Late & Stamping inspiration challenge IC1. If you would like to play along, please click here for all the fun details. When you post your card on SCS, please use "ULAS" in the keywords.

Stamps: Naughty or Nice, Snow Burst

Paper: Real Red, Regal Rose, Brocade Blue, Bashful Blue, Garden Green, Certainly Celery

Ink: Black

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Elastic Cord, Liquid Applique, Oval Punch

Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)

ULAS Inspiration Challenge IC1...

Well the Up Late & Stamping gang is up for another fun challenge. This time its an inspiration challenge "IC1". A few of us over at SCS are participating and if this Christmas blanket inspires your creativity, we would love to see your creations. ***Remember when you upload to put ULAS in the keywords.

If you post your card in the "ULAS" gallery, I will list your cards on my Blog.

Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)

CS147 3-D Santa

Here is my card for this week's sketch challenge SC147. My Santa is in 3-D.

1st layer is the whole image

2nd layer is the jacket and head
3rd image is the face and hat

The 3-D Santa idea came from from Mary Jo Albright, Please visit her Gallery or Blog and tell her Jennifer sent you. :)

Stamps: Jolliest Time of The Year, Headline Alphabet

Paper: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Dashing DSP

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Black

Accessories: Pop dots, Re-inkers, Water-color Crayons, Blender Pen, Stickles - Star Dust, Cuttlebug - Snowflakes

ULAS Hugs & Kisses

Here is a fun card I did for two challenges, "ULAS" and "Dirty Dozen October's Sketch". A few of us from SCS decided to turn this challenge into a Western Theme. Here is Cindy's card. If you too would like to participate, Please put "ULAS" in the keywords.

Stamps: Cowboy Kid, So Many Sayings, Weathered
Paper: Kraft, Real Red, Ballet Blue, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: White EP, Paper Crimper, Coluzzle Circle, Raffia

The background is stamped in craft white and embossed with white embossing powder, the main image is colored in with re-inkers and a blender pen.

WSC24 Pink Santa...

Here is my challenge card for Beate's weekend sketch challenge "WSC24". I just love these sets from the holiday mini collection, Naughty or Nice, Love & Joy and Snow Burst. Everytime I use this santa, I have to layer his hat & jacket and this time I used pink.

Stamp: Naughty or Nice, Love & Joy, Snow Burst
Paper: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Craft White, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: White EP

Wish Me Luck...

Wish me luck... I am going to "Toy Land" tomorrow morning to stand in line (in the cold) to get early Christmas presents for the little ones. They always have great prices and LOTS of toys.

I will continue with this post tomorrow and let you know how I did. Here are a few of the items I am searching for:

Rose Petal Cottage
Geo Track
Thomas & Friends

Well, I am off to bed, I have to be in line by 6 am, ouch!

UPDATE...
For all my Blog family & Friends...
I got what I wanted and to say the least it was pretty quick too. I got home around 7:45 am and since Farm & Fleet opened at 7:00 am, that is not bad. Most of the shoppers were very rude to say the least and very pushy. I found myself the only one saying excuse me, but the good news is I got everything on my list and then some. The "Rose Petal Cottage" is a hot item this year and I can't wait to see my daughters eyes when she opens it up this Christmas!

It's beautiful in Chicago, Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, Jennifer :)

WT136 Joy...

Here is a fun project I did for the Ways To Use It challenge WT136 on SCS. I got these blocks from Hobby Lobby and they come in a package of 6 for $2.99. They measure 1 1/2".

I first sanded the blocks clean and painted a coat of white Acrylic paint on them. I punched out 3 colors of DP paper of choice. The blocks were covered with mod podge and the DP paper covered each open square. (let dry). With my sander, I sanded each side. The rub-ons were used to spell out "Joy" and all squares were sealed with another coat of mod podge (matte finish).

Have a great weekend and I hope to get more stamping in, Jennifer :)

CC136 Joy...

Here is my card for today's color challenge "CC136" over at Splitcoaststampers.

Stamps: Stampendous Retro Joy
Paper: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White
Accessories: Cuttlebug - Snowflakes, Oval - Coluzzle

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, Splitcoast has designed a challenge using anything and everything "Pink". If you want to play along you can make something besides just a card - something in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness.

***Members from the Design Team for "My Favorite Things" has created an auction on Ebay designed to use their "Think Pink" stamp. They are offering the card collection on ebay and 100% of the proceeds go to Susan G Komen for the Cure. Please check it out! You get fab cards and support charity!

ULAS Ornament...

Here is my 1st ornament which I did for the "Up Late & Stamping" Challenge. Every week someone is chosen to pick the theme. This week Lynda chose "Chipboard". Her beautiful ornament is in her Gallery or for more details, you can view it on her Blog "Stamp Act". If you would like to participate please upload your picture using "ULAS" in the keywords.

Stamps: Wishing You Cheer

Ink: Black, Bashful Blue

Accessories: White Gel Pen, SU Markers, Stickles - Xmas Red, Cord, White EP

Merry Christmas...

Here is another fun card I did using

NEW Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding" paper.

Stamps: Season of Joy, All In A Row
Paper: Figgy Pudding, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Ruby Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Fibers - Figgy

Thanks for visiting, Have a great week! Jennifer :)

Joy...

Here is a quick card I did for today.

Directions: The snowflakes are stamped on whisper white using bordering blue and night of navy. The large snowflakes are inked with versa mark and white embossing powder is sprinkled on top and heated. The background is sponged using bordering blue until the snowflakes pops. The opening is done using the oval coluzzle and for a little texture, you can use the cutters tool. The ribbon is frayed.

Stamps: Snow Burst, Love & Joy
Paper: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy
Accessories: White EP, Cutters Tool, Oval Coluzzle, Ribbon, Cord

WSC23 Your Jolly Sweet...

Here is my card for Beate's "Weekend Sketch Challenge" WSC23. I used my NEW "Figgy Pudding" paper from Basic Grey. My card mesures 5 1/4 x 5 1/4.


The back piece of green paper has the "Snow" wheeled over it. The top piece is wrapped like a present and popped out so the tag can slide behind the wrapped present.


Stamp: Naughty or Nice
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Figgy Pudding - Basic Grey
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Craft White
Accessories: Ribbon, Jumbo Glue Dots, Fibers - Figgy, Jumbo Tag - On Board Accents.


Have a great Sunday,

Jennifer :)

WT135 Snowflake Bling...

Here is my card for Thursday "Ways To Use It" Challenge WT135. You are to use as much glitz and glam as you want. I choose to use the gelly roll pen over my snowflakes.

Stamps: Snowflakes, Love & Joy
Paper: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, Whisper White
Ink: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy, Craft White
Accessories: White EP, Tag Punch, Gelly Roll Pen
Technique: Sponging & Embossing

Please stop by later, I hope to get another card done with more glitz & glam.

Friendship...

Here is a quick card I made using this week's layout SC145 for a special fun challenge "Up Late & Stamping". This will be a weekly challenge with a few of us from SCS.

Here is the challenge: "Chocolate and Pink"

If you would like to participate, here are some basic directions:

***If you upload to SCS, Please put ULAS in your Keywords section & Title

***There is no time limit

Have fun & thanks for playing :)

SC145 Merry Christmas...

Here is my card for today's Sketch Challenge SC145 over at SCS. The main image is glued only at the top and bottom so the tag can slide behind it.

Stamps: Naughty or Nice, Snowflakes, Love & Joy
Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Bashful Blue
Ink: Black, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Craft - White
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Ribbon, Hole Punch, Circle Punch, Liquid Applique

Think Pink...

For the month of October it is "Breast Cancer Awereness". Here is my "Think Pink" card to stomp out breast cancer.

How You Can Help In Mere Seconds — Every Day...

The Breast Cancer Site provides a feel-good way to help promote awareness of breast cancer and provide free mammograms for women in need every day — through easy and quick online activities. With a simple, daily click of the pink "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button at The Breast Cancer Site, visitors help to provide free mammograms for women in need.

***Please remember to click every day to fund free mammograms and give hope to women in need. Every click counts in the battle to prevent breast cancer.

Updating My Blog Roll...

I would like to update my Blog. If you would like to be added to my Blog Roll or if you link here, please leave me your info and I will add you.

Thanks for all the hits, I will be giving away some more Blog Candy when I hit 15,000. Thanks for all your support and wonderful comments.

Have a great weekend,
Jennifer :)

FS35 Let It Snow...

Here is my card for today's Featured Stamper FS35 "Sweet Miss Daisy". Her gallery is full of wonderful and creative cards but this card is the card I chose to case. If you would like to visit Anna's Blog "Sweet & Sassy Notes", it is full of beautiful ideas and the most amazing photography I have ever seen.

PS... If you head over to visit her, today's is her Birthday.
Happy Birthday Anna :)

Stamps: Snowflakes, Cold Play
Paper: Whisper White, Black, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Craft White, Regal Rose, Black, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Ribbon (MayArts) Lizuid Applique (On the Snowman) stickles (Star Dust)

Friend...

I made this card for a dear friend of mine who has been not been feeling well.

This card is two challenges in one. I made it for Laurie's "Sweet & Simple" Challenge & The Inspirations Challenge "IC96" over on SCS.

Stamps: In The Spotlight, Terrific Tags

Paper: Soft Sky, Whisper White

Ink: Purley Pomegranate, Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi, Soft Sky

Accessories: Flower Punches, Tag Punches, Word Window Punch, Ribbon, Cuttlebug, Small Heart Punch, White Gel Pen

Naughty or Nice...

Here is my card for Beates Weekend Sketch Challenge #22. At first I really did not see myself getting this stamp set but a very special person over at SCS (Thanks Laurie...) kind of talked me into it. So I am now addicted to this set and won't stop using it until after Christmas.

Here are some other sample made using this fun and creative layout: Beate, Laurie, Jenn, Charmaine and Sharon.

Stamps: Naughty of Nice

Paper: Bordering Blue, Whisper White, Real Red

Ink: Bordering Blue, Black

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Coluzzle Circle, Ribbon

Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)

SC144 Good Friend...

Here is my 2nd card for today's Sketch Challenge SC144. I have to leave for a little while but I hope to back early to stamp card #3. Have a great day! :)

Stamps: Like It A Latte

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Holiday Harmony DSP

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Spritz Tool

SC144 Thank You...

Here is my 1st card for this week's Sketch Challenge SC144. I made 3 cards but still need to finish the 3rd. Check back later for card #3.

Stamps: Garden Whimsy, Whimsy Wheel

Paper: Regal Rose, Flowers For You, Whisper White

Accessories: Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Spritz Tool, Marker

Happy Thanksgiving...

Here is a my card for Laurie's "Sweet & Simple" challenge. If you would like to participate, please check out Laurie's Blog "Just Give Me Stamps" for more details.

Stamps: Autumn Harvest
Paper: Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Accessories: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Prisma Colored Pencils, Gamsol, Linen Thread, Twine

Color Challenge CC134 "Priceless"

Here is my card for today's Color Challenge CC134. I started with a totally different card and got frustrated so I decided to do something totally different and out of my element.

Stamps: Priceless, Stamp of Authenticity

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, River Rock, Whisper White

Accessories: Ribbon

TLC136 "Be Happy"

Here is my card for today's challenge TL136 "Think Fast". For this challenge, you pick out a card from your gallery, and redo it by only switching the stamp set! You can trim the layers a tiny bit if needed, but everything else should be the same! What do you think?

Stamps: Garden Whimsy

Paper: Whisper White, Regal Rose, Flowers For You

Ink: Regal Rose, Versa Mark

Accessories: EP White, Corner Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Circle Punches

Pumpkin Farm Fall 2007

Hannah 4

Jake 2 1/2

Here are a couple of pictures of the little ones at our local pumpkin farm. We got to do all sorts of things.

Pony rides, corn maze, tractor rides, an amazing farm stand, giant pumpkin patch, face painting, petting zoo, home-made kettle corn (yummy). Can't wait to do it again soon. :)

Have a great week, Jennifer :)