More Easter Cards and Today's Winner...

 Happy Monday... Thanks for stopping by and visiting my Blog!  Here are two more cards that I created using another adorable image from Stamps and Smiles.  These two samples were created using the image and some extra scraps - quick and easy.  To highlight the card, I sponged on some white ink which helps the layers pop.

Here is another sample I created using more scraps from my bin... A quick and easy card, just highlighting the image and DSP.  All of the images were colored using my Copics.  The grass was created by using my Martha Stewart craft punch.  By the close-up below, you can see I sponged on some white craft ink to help make the whole card pop.

Before I go, I would like to announce the winner for the Easter Card/Twine giveaway...  I would also like to thank all those that stop by daily and leave comments, it really means a lot!  So with that being said, today's winner is  Cathy... Please email me your address so I can get your goodies out to you.

Easter Cards and Project

Happy Monday!  This whole week, I will be posting a NEW Easter card and/or project.  I start today off with another fun project and card.  While this looks like a card here, its acturally a 4 drawer box and I just designed the top portion of it. 

For full directions on how to create this box, please follow this link here.  For extra fun, I also created a card.  As of today, both the card and project are on their way to Norway.  God Paske - means Happy Easter in Norwegian).

The bunny image was printed out and colored in using my Copics.  For extra fun, I added some glitter and ribbon. 

Thanks for stopping by... Enjoy your week and don't forget to stop back soon, I will have more Easter cards/projects to share as well as a fun giveaway.



Easter Cards and Project

Happy Friday!  I would like to share a few cards and projects I have been working on for Easter.  I will be uploading more during this coming week as well as another fun giveaway.  For my first project, I created a basket using and 8.5 x 8.5 piece of brown cardstock.  Then I scored it at 2.5 on all sides.  I added the handle and then created the bunny from a digi image by Stamps and Smiles. 

Using some extra scraps, I then created a matching card.  The grass was created using an older border punch by Martha Stewart.  The bunny was printed out and colored in using my Copics.  To finish the card off, I added some extra Easter eggs, glitter and some twine.  Enjoy the close-up below. 

Please stop back soon as I will be uploading more cards and projects over the next week or so.  I will also have a giveaway.  Enjoy your weekend!

A Quick and Easy Easter Project and Card ~ Enjoy

Hello and thanks for stopping by!  I took some time out today to create some fun items for Easter...  Since its such a fun holiday to create, I put together this project and matching card.  I created the chick using circle punches, ink and my oval Nesties.

The pails can be purchased at Archivers or even a dollar store.  They are SUPER fun to make projects with and don't forget, they can be filled, stuffed or even hung - your choice.  For my design, I first created this baby chick - using only circle punches, my small heart punch, oval Nesties and a small square punch. 

Here is a close-up... once I punched out the egg using the oval Nestie, I embossed it with one of my favorite embossing folders.

To make it extra fun, I made a matching card using some extra scraps.  The border was created using two border punches by Martha Stewart.  Enjoy the close-up below...

Thanks for stopping by... Please stop back soon... I have several more cards, projects and a giveaway all this week.

More Valentine Cards and Two Winners

Hello and thanks for stopping by today... I would like to begin by announcing the winner/s of my card  and twine giveaway. I actually picked two for the giveaway!  Using the random generator Heidi Brawley and Sue from Oregon were picked, please email me so I can mail your cards and goodies out to you.

 

 I want to apologize for the late post... My daughter Hannah has not been feeling well the last week or so and may have strep.  Hannah seems to catch everything and stays sick longer then a healthy child.  Hopefully the step results are negative.

 

Even though I am not blogging as much, I am still finding the time to create.  Here are some more cards I created for those special people in our lives.  Above is a card using the "Z-Fold.  Cut a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 piece of card stock horizontal.  After dividing the two pieces, take one of the strips and fold it over to make a A2 size card.  Then fold the top piece again.  Decorate and layer using your favorite paper and supplies.

I also created a card using the Gate fold layout.  Cut a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of card stock long side - horizontal.  Score vertical lines 2 1/8 on each side.  Fold side panels inward to form a gate fold card.  To hold the card together, I created a belly band using a piece of dsp. 

And last but least a card using the beautiful paper by K&Company - Valentine

Enjoy your week and don't forget to stop by soon for more uploads and giveaways!

Valentine Cards & Giveaway

Thanks for stopping by!  I can't believe how much time has gone by since my last post but even though I have not been blogging much, I am still creating!  So with that being said, I am finally uploading some of the cards I made for Valentine's Day.
 

For my second design, I created another coffee card.  I had so much fun making a card like this for my dad for Christmas that I had to make another one for him on Valentine's Day.  Check out the close up below. :)

And for the last card, I combined my favorite color cardstock (kraft) with some beautiful paper by K&Company - which I got from Michaels.

Hope you enjoyed the cards and if you leave a comment one lucky winner will win one of the cards above and some bakers twine.  The winner will be announced on Monday, February 6th.  Enjoy your week!

NEW Digi's - Stamps and Smiles

NEW Digi - Floating Cuppy

NEW Digi - Let's Roll

NEW Digi - I'm Sorry

Good morning crafter's!! Today's projects are the following challenges: Our Creative Corner (Let's Get paper folding) and for Project Tuesday (Gate Fold Card). Everyone is welcome to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.

For my card, I created a gate fold card, you can find all of the directions here. For my sample, I used a NEW stamp set by Stamps and Smiles called Home Baked Goodies. Since I was baking some cookies for my daughters homecoming, I quickly put a card together for her to also hand out. Splitcoast created this easy to follow tutorial along with a super cute sample.

Since I have been super busy, I always seem to be playing catch up!! However, I did manage to play this weekend. We hope you have time to stop by and see all of the other wonderful samples by the OCC Design Team.
Before I go, I would just like to take a few minutes and say a prayer for all of those that lost there lives on September 11th. You will NEVER be forgotten!!

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop TONIGHT: 8 - 9 pm CST

Hello & welcome to the Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop!! Our Blog Hop begins at 8 pm to 9 pm CST. After the Hop, the entire NEW Stamp Release will be available for purchase at 9 pm CST. Please visit the Stamps and Smiles store to shop.

Blog Hop Game: All of the Designer's Piggy Banks are over flowing with change, break the piggy banks and collect all of the coins. Once you have added up the total, pick the correct answer below and email us your answer.

One winner will win 5 sets from the NEW Stamp Release. Visit the Design Team in the order below and then email us your answer by 9 pm CST tonight. The Winner will be announced at 9:01pm.

Cindy Burgess
Jennifer Meyer
Jennifer Stricker
Kim Gruetzmacher
Patricia Garcia >>> HAS $5.95 in her Piggy Bank
Rose Frydrych
Rose Miller
Sue Kment

Before you go, I wanted to share my yummy project with you. I found this recipe on line and had to try it. We are having company on Sunday and I thought I could make a few of these to pass out to our guests.

The image on top is a magnet that sticks on the lid. **Don't throw away old magnets, you can stick them through the Big Shot and cover them with LOTS of fun things!!

Here is the recipe, if you would like to try it. You can find the FREE Recipe Cards on the Stamps and Smiles store.

Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the Blog Hop!! Hugs & Smiles, Jennifer :)

Stamps and Smiles - Last Day of Previews - Blog Hop Tonight 8 - 9 pm CST

Happy Friday & Thanks for stopping by!! We are on the last day of our samples for the NEW Stamp Release by Stamps and Smiles - we want to thank you all for stopping by and joining us!! Here are the last two sets to be previewed: Little One & Bundle of Joy.

Want another chance to win more FREE stamps??? Play along with our Blog Hop... Hint: Fill your Piggy Bank FULL... Stop back tonight from 8 - 9 pm CST for our Blog Hop - One lucky winner will win 5 sets from the NEW stamp release.

Here are a few samples I created. The frame was painted and chipboard letters were added so I could personalize it. Once the letters were glued on, I added some MS glitter. Check out the close up. After the image was colored, using my Copics, I added a thin line of glue and some MS tinsel glitter.

I also created this box. I took a piece of cardstock 8.5 x 8.5 and scored it on all 4 sides at 2". The lid, was created with a piece that was just shy of 8.5 x 8.5 and scored at 2" also. After the box was put together. I cut panels for the top and sides of the box and embossed them using the Sizzix jumbo polka dot embossing folder - I LOVE it, can you tell?

Here is a picture of the goodies inside the box. I created a onesie by layering the fabric using no-sew adhesive. There are also 5 pairs of socks that I made into tiny cupcakes.

I hope you have liked the samples so far, please stop by TONIGHT for our Blog Hop from 8 - 9 pm CST. Have a SUPER fun day!!

Stamps and Smiles - Day 4 of NEW Release

Hello everyone!! Today is the fourth day of samples for the NEW stamp release for Stamps and Smiles. If you are just stopping by, our samples started on Monday and will continue until this Friday. We have 10 BRAND NEW STAMP SETS and each day we will reveal 2 NEW sets. Please stop the Stamps and Smiles Blog to see all of the wonderful samples this far along with winning your favorite set!

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop - Friday night, August 27th from 8 pm – 9 pm CST we will have our Blog Hop. Grab the banner on the side bar and place it on the top of your Blog, one lucky winner will win 5 FREE stamp sets from the NEW release. Don’t forget to sign your name with Mr. Linky so we can easily find you.

Please stop by the Stamps and Smiles Blog, the DT have uploaded some amazing samples using these two NEW sets. Will upload my samples a little later today, hope you will stop back to see them.