Something Borrowed, Something Blue~

It's Ways To Use it challenge time! I am the host this week. I thought that it would be fun to do a really broad themed challenge. My challeng is Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. Basically create a card/project that uses one or more of these factors. Extra (make believe) points if your card is wedding themed. :)

I really embraced all aspects of this challenge. Which I suppose is only fitting since I am the host. LOL. My card is for a wedding/anniversary. As you can see I went with blue, the something borrowed is the flower ( although I'm not giving it back). HA! Something New(ish) is the Pattern Paper, which is My Minds Eye. Something Old is the stamp set, it is retired Stampin' Up!. The die is from The Cat's Pajamas. I added a bit of Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the flourish in the corner and a half back pearl to the center of the flower. I do hope you will play along with us over at Splitcoaststampers. Thank for stopping by. Stay tuned for my Pixie Dust Studio card later in the day!

The Girly Version~

The other day I shared two "Man" cards with you. While I was creating them I thought it would be fun to make a similar card featuring girly colors and elements. 

She is quite cute if I do say so myself! The stamp is My Favorite Things, saying is The Cat's Pajamas, and the die is also TCP. I colored her in with Copics and added a touch of delicious My Minds Eye pattern paper. I have to admit that I LOVE me some MME! It's an addiction really! Shhh, don't tell. A bit of sheer white Offray ribbon tied in a simple knot sealed the deal. She was super easy to put together. I just loved the whole process! Thanks so much stopping by. I have more fabulousness to share with you later in the week, including more Pixie Dust Studio and an original piece of art... Stay tuned! :)

Man Cards~

Father's day is just around the corner which means that I have a nice little list of important men who at the very least deserve a card. I have to admit that man cards are some what of a challenge for me. I love ribbon, sparkles, and girly colors. Well it just so happens that I am the host for the Ways to Use it challenge this week over on Splitcoast stampers. I thought that this was the perfect excuse to have a man card challenge!

Two difference cards using the same basic supplies, give or take a button or twine. This adorable little guy is from My Favorite Things, the die is The Cat's Pajamas. The paper is SU! cardstock and MME pattern paper. I broke out the Copics for these. I have to say that I love the way they turned out. It has been too long since I sat down and played. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope that you can play along!

Let's Get Negative~

Hey there! It's Thursday again which means another Ways To Use It challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. Have you been playing along? I am the host this week and I decided that it's time to get negative, with our dies that is! I have challenged everyone to use the negative portion of the die on their card/project.

I have to admit sometimes I just like the negative portion better! Take this fabulous border die from The Cat's Pajamas, it is adorable in it's intended form but, the negative portion is really my favorite! As usual I kept the design nice and simple! All SU! cardstock and My Mind's Eye Vanity paper. I added a touch of retired SU! ribbon and a few white half backed pearls to finish the job. That about does it for today. Please stop by Splitcoast and play along if you can. One more thing before I go, there is still time to get in on my Operation Write Home Giveaway. You can check out all of the details here! Have a great day!

TCP Release Day Blog Hop~

Hello there! It's release day over at The Cat's Pajamas. I have had so much fun being a guest designer for this release!!! Alma and the DT have been super nice and so fun to work along side!

If you arrived here from the talented Carole's blog then you are in the right place. To start at the beginning of the hop head on over to the uber-crafty Julie's blog.

The blog hop has been combined with TCP Tuesday. The challenge is to create a shiny embellishment.

I kept it simple and sweet! I used the snowflakes from the amazing Snowflake Lace Paper Cut Ups die and the sentiment is from Peeking! Unfortunately, you can't tell in the photo but, the sentiment shimmers. I stamped it and then embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. I ran the white layer through my Big Shot on an impression plate. The snowflakes are covered in Dazzling Diamonds glitter and I added a silver brad. All of the layers are mounted on a Kraft cardstock 3"x6" base. Easy peasy! :)

Next stop on the hop is the ever amazing Jackie.  

1) Julie
2) Leigh
3) Susan
4) Jen
5) Amy
6) Carole
7) Steph Herbert
9) Lori
10) Kimberly Gajewski
11) Jenny
12) Nancy
13) Alma 

 Thank so much for stopping by!

Raising Cane~

Did I mention how much fun I have been having sharing these fabulous The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek stamps with you? I have been loving it! I have one more card to share with you. Today's set is Raising Cane!!! I just love the name! :)

 

This bunny is just the sweetest ever! I stamped him on Neenah Solar Crest White Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I paper pierced around the edges. I used some sneaky peek goodness. See the brand spankin' new Snowflake Lace Paper Cut Ups die? I used both the positive and negative, which is what makes this Cut Ups die so brilliant! I used retired Stampin' Up! Designer Series paper. I only have a little left but, I LOVE it! There are a lot of lovely layers going on here. The sentiment is perfect for sure! I mean aren't we all just a little Naughty & Nice! The brads are SU! as well. That about does it for now. Thanks so much for stopping by! Head on over to Alma's blog for more design team inspiration!

 

No Peeking~

 

Hey all! It's still sneaky peek week at The Cat's Pajamas. Today I have an absolutely adorable set to show you. Drum roll please.... I give you Peeking. 

How adorable is that? I colored it in with Copics and mounted it on a Spellbinders scallop circle. As you can see I paper pierced around the circle. I paper pieced the package and added the tag and a mini brad. The uber cute designer paper I used is Jillybean Soup. I stamped the sentiment and cut it apart so that it would fit in the space. A button and Divine Twine bow finish the card. I can't wait to create some more cards and tags with this amazing set! 

 Thank you so much for stopping by. Be sure to come back tomorrow for another card featuring a sneaky peek image. Pop over to Alma's blog for more sneaky peek inspiration!

 

Freezin' Season~

Happy Black Friday (for those of you in the States). Be sure to take advantage of the sale going on today. 20% off of your order! It's day four of Sneaky Peek Week at The Cat's Pajamas. I have another fantastic set to share with you... I give you Freezin' Season. 

I just love this cute little bunny! I stamped him on Neenah Solar Crest White cardstock, and stamped him with Memento Tuxedo black ink. Then I colored him in with Copic markers. I paper pieced the snowman's scarf and frosted him with Dazzline Diamonds glitter! Two Making Memories button brads finish his ensemble! ;) I added lots of layers of the adorable Echo Park Holly Jolly Christmas designer paper. A couple Cut Ups dies add a little extra something to the card, Circus Panels and Circus Border. I stamped the snowflake around my sentiment. Lastly, a touch of divine twine, a pink button and rhinestone brads seal the deal. 

 Thank you so much for stopping! Be sure to pop in tomorrow for another sneaky peek! TTFN~

Best Fishes~

Welcome to day three of The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek Week. Today I have a card to share with you featuring the sweet and sassy Best Fishes.

There are a whole lot of Cut Ups dies going on here. Including the never before seen Anywhere ribbon slide (this die is seriously a must have!). I also used the new Snowflake Lace Paper die. You may also notice the Apron Border and Circus Panels dies. I colored the adorable penguin and fish in with Copic markers.

 Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to pop in tomorrow for another sneaky peek!

With Feeling~

Hey there! It's TCP Tuesday time! This week they have an awesome photo inspiration challenge for us courtesy of Jen their Hostess with the mostess! 

That is some seriously gorgeous photo inspiration if you ask me! 

Yes, that is some sneaky peek goodness you spy there. The soon to be released Snowflake Lace Paper Cut Ups die. Isn't it lovely? The sentiment is from the new Snow Days stamp set. I stamped it on the Circus Border Cut Ups and nested it. After stamping the sentiment I embossed it with clear embossing powder to give it a little extra something! Gold elastic cording and rope ribbon add some texture. I double stacked my buttons. The pattern paper is My Mind's Eye. I love the Merry & Bright part! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Merry Christmas Honey~

Hey there. It's day two of The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek Week. Today I have a card featuring the uber-adorable set Merry Christmas Honey! I just love this set (Actually I love the whole release!)!!!

I was all about the fussy cutting with this card, and as you can see paper piecing. I used a couple of Cut Up dies from the last release (Circus Panels Cut Up & Circus Border (the negative of the die)). They are sooo cute! I just love how the Circus Panels Cut Up nests inside each other! LOVE!!! Back to my card. I colored the bear in with Copics. Our tree is cut out of Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas pattern paper and decked out with red pearls and silver elastic cord. A bit of cream lace from my local fabric store and some paper piercing finish the job! Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to stop by Alma's blog for a complete list of the designers participating in today's sneaky peek!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check back tomorrow for day three of Sneaky Peek Week!

 

Sneaky Peek Week

 I have something so exciting to share with you today. It's day one of The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek Week! I have a super cute stamp set to share with you. I was so over the moon excited to be the Swanky Stamper of the Month for October, and playing with the new stamps was heavenly! First up we have Snow Day!

 

I stamped the adorable bunny on Neenah Solar Crest White cardstock and colored it in with Copic Markers. I added Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the snowballs. It makes them so shimmery! Check out the amazing snowflakes. They are from the Snowflake Lace Paper die. I love both the positive and negative of this die. The sentiment is stamped on Kraft cardstock and slightly popped up. I used the negative portion of the Apron Cut Ups border die.  

Thank so much for stopping by. Be sure to stop by tomorrow for another fabulous sneak peek!