Card Creations 7 Blog Tour WINNER

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~kelly marie~ said...
I am inspired by things that make me smile. Anything that makes me happy is an inspiration!!Wonderful card! I love it! It made me smile :).

Congrats, Kelly!
Thank you for everyone who stopped by!
Be sure to check back with the other blogs & the Moxie Fab & Paper Crafts Connection to see if you won!

What A Year!

This last year has gone by so fast. One year of fabulous product and expanding friendships. A year with Jacksonbelle Embellishments and Cosmo Cricket. Who could have been so lucky? As I play my last Jacksonbelle Embellishments challenge as a dt member, I would like to send a huge thank you to Lindsey. She is one amazing chick! I picked some Cosmo Cricket for the sketch. Another sad farewell. But I won't be going far from either of these great companies.


Paper: Cosmo Cricket Lil' Man, PTI cardstock
Accessories: PTI ribbon, Lil' Man element

We would love to have you play along with this fun sketch. Just be sure to use the correct keyword (JBE060) and link back to the JBE blog so we can see your work. :)

Don't forget to check out the other dt members!
AJ Otto
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Buck
Jill Dunn
Kimberly O'Rosky
Lindsey Botkin
Melissa Bove
Shannan Teubner
Lynda Benden

Card Creations 7 Blog Tour

Happy Friday! :) Are you ready to be inspired 296 times? Card Creations 7 has something for everyone (every occasion and all styles) all packed into 164 pages. It is amazing!


I am lucky enough to have a few cards in there, surrounded by seriously talented peers. What an honor! Here is one my favorites:

Isn't it tweet? :) My mother was the inspiration. She has always been a focal person in my life, encouraging me to grow and providing me with unconditional support. I wanted the mother & baby bird to be the central focus in a safe environment that was 'growing'. I imagine the mother bird giving some last bit of advice before the little one leaves the nest. :)

You COULD win this fabulous publication and one of the 10 prize packages up for grabs on the Paper Crafts Connection & Moxie Fab World blogs! :)

What do you have to do?

1. Just leave a comment HERE telling me about what inspires you.

2. Hop on over to the fabulously talented ladies below and leave a comment with them.

o Charlene Austin http://www.willowandpaisley.typepad.com/
o Beatriz Jennings http://iralamija.blogspot.com/
o Teri Anderson http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
o Kim Hughes http://paperhugs.typepad.com/
o Carla Peicheff http://www.moralia.wordpress.com/
o Dawn McVey http://dawnmcvey.typepad.com/
o Betsy Veldman http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/
o Kim Kesti http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/
o Alli Miles http://www.allistamps.blogspot.com/
o Ashley Newell http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/
o Melissa Phillips http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com/
o Sherry Wright http://sherrywright.typepad.com/
o Debbie Olsen http://debbiedesigns.typepad.com/
o Layle Koncar http://laylekoncar.typepad.com/


3. Make sure you stop by the Paper Crafts Connection blog and Moxie Fab blog to let them know what your favorite creation was on the 'tour'. :)

Best of luck!

Hip Hop & a HO HO HO!

Merry Christmas in JUNE! :) Gotta love the season of giving that lasts all year long. :) Today, we are showing off a NEW release, Bright & Merry, so you can get started on all the holiday card making. Be sure to check out all the details on the Unity blog.

Now hop on over to the amazing....

***Robyn***

Lizzie Anne Friday

I have lots of fun Lizzie Anne Design cards to share with you today!


Stamps: Sparklers
Paper: MME pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: zva rhinestones, nestabilities, PTI ribbon


Stamps: God Bless the USA
Paper: jenni bowlin pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: copic markers, may arts ricrac


Stamps: In the Parlor
Paper: GCD pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: word window punch, nestabilities, PTI ribbon


Stamps: In the Parlor
Paper: crate pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: copic marker, nestabilities, word window punch, PTI ribbon, SU slit punch


Stamps: In the Parlor
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: zva rhinestones, Cosmo Cricket ribbon

Jacksonbelle Sketch

Happy Tuesday! :) We are playing with another FABULOUS sketch today (JBE59). We would love for you to play along too.

I went for SUPER quick. :)

Paper: Gretel pp, PTI cardstock

Accessories: may arts ribbon, nestabilities, honey pie rubons

Be sure to check out the other DT peeps:
AJ Otto
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Buck
Jill Dunn
Kimberly O'Rosky
Lindsey Botkin
Melissa Bove
Michelle Woerner
Shannan Teubner

Have a great Tuesday!

Cosmo Design Team Call....

Yep..it is true! You can be apart of the amazing Cosmo Cricket design team. I left a spot for you. :)
As you all know, Cosmo is absolutely my FAVORITE paper company ever and Julie & Eric are amazing to work with. :) So...if you love Cosmo products (not sure how you couldn't!) go submit! :)
Best of luck to all of you!!!!!!!!! :)

Retro Hip Hop: Flash BACKS

Hip Hop! Today, we are doing a retro hop....showing off all those fabulous Unity stamps in our stash that are needing a good inking! :)
I focused on my beloved BACKGROUND stamps. There is so much fun to be had with them. Here is brief sampling of what you can do with background stamps.
Be sure to SEE THE VIDEO over at Unity Place that shows you HOW I made these creations.
Stamps: worn grid, something to say, shurbery tree



Now hop on over to the AMAZING....
***JULIE***

Quick Monday

Today, we are doing 10 minute cards! My first one went so fast that I decided to do another. :) I used some Sassafras paper and stickers. Stickers make crafting quick! :) Both cards were made with the everyday adorable kit. It is so versatile. :) I added some zva rhinestones to the bike. I love that they come in black! :)





Be sure to check out the other Monday peeps:
AJ, Amber, Brooke, Jeanne, Jennifer & Jimmi

Being You....

I hope that you are having a great weekend! Here is a quick Lizzie Anne Designs card....so simple.

Stamps: Garden Inspirations

Paper: PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copic markers, PTI ribbon, bazzill scallop borders

Yummy Treats

One of my student's brought some cupcakes into class on Wednesday night. She made them herself. Aren't they the most adorable things ever? I ALMOST couldn't eat them! :)

Jacksonbelle Embellishments Design Team Search

Jacksonbelle Embellishments offers a wide variety of stamps, embellishments, paper, ribbon and basically everything you will need to create beautiful paper crafts!
JBE is looking for 4 new design team members beginning NOW and ending June 24th at 12am EST.
The design team requirements ~
1. Each month we will have pre-determined challenges which you will be asked to take part of each Tuesday.
2. Each design team member will be asked to do ONE tutorial during their term. The tutorial can be a card, altered item, anything the member would be most comfortable profiling.
3. You must post in your gallery/blog at least 5 projects a month featuring Jbelle product. This can be combined with the Tuesday challenges.
4. You MUST love the products Lindsey sells!!! This will make designing so much easier and fun!

What you will receive ~
1. 25% off ALL purchases at Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
2. A one time $25 gift certificate to Jacksonbelle Embellishments.
3. Free product throughout your term.
4. You will be part of a really fun group of girls!!!

Term ~
Design team term ~ July 1st 2009 to Dec. 31st 2009

Does all this sound good to you??? If so, THIS is what you need to do ~ email DIRECT links to your blog and/or gallery, three samples of your best work!!! It is not required that you use Jbelle products. The email address to send these links to is jacksonbelle.embellishments@gmail.com.

The 4 chosen designers will be contacted BY June 28th. The new design team will be announced June 29th!!!

Hip Hop DADDY!

Hip Hop! Did you see the fabulous new release today?? CUTE stuff! Don't forget to start at the Unity blog to see ALL the amazing Father's Day creations. Here is a cork board album that I am working on for Jason. :) I just cut down some corkboard to the size I wanted and then combined it with some cork coasters. :) More to come later......

Stamps: little me, worn grid, distressed dots, just polka dots, Oh starry night, numbers etc.., the details

Now Hop on over the my dear friend

RENEE'

Challenged

Hi there! Ah...summer. :) I whipped out a few challenge cards while the boys were cleaning up their rooms. Now, I need to get ready for class tonight! :)

This first one is for yesterday's color challenge over on SCS.

Stamps: folk inspired

Paper: PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, PTI ribbon, white gel pen

Here is my version of today's sketch challenge.

Stamps: folk inspired

Paper: Early bird pp, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, PTI ribbon, nestabilities

This was supposed to be this week's CPS sketch but didn't really turn out the way it was intended. :)

Stamps: folk inspired

Paper: Early Bird pp, PTI cardstock

Ink: PTI

Accessories: early bird adhesive chipboard & sticker, PTI ribbon, nestabilities

Let the Summer Begin....

The boys are done with school in just a few short hours. We are going to celebrate with a family lunch date! :) I still have one week left to teach. Although I am super excited to spend my evenings at home, I am a bit sad to see my students go. :(

Here are some Lizzie Anne Designs cards.

Stamps: Chillin & Grillin

Paper: PTI

Ink: ranger distress ink

Accessories: PTI ribbon, paper piercer

Stamps: Garden Inspiration

Ink: ranger distress ink

Paper: Gretel pp, PTI cardstock

Accessories: zva rhinestones, copic, martha stewart ribbon, nestablities

Stamps: everday sayings, latte cup

Ink: brilliance

Paper: early bird pp, PTI cardstock

Acessories: white prismacolor pencil, PTI ribbon

Jacksonbelle Tuesday.

Ready for another great sketch? We would love for you to play along. Don't forget to use the correct keywords (JBE057) so we can see your fabulous creation!! :)

Paper: porcelain pp, PTI cardstock

Accessories: porcelain glazed brads & chipboard, may arts ribbon

Be sure to check out the other DT peeps:
AJ Otto
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Buck
Jill Dunn
Kimberly O'Rosky
Lindsey Botkin
Melissa Bove
Michelle Woerner
Shannan Teubner

Have a great Tuesday!

Good Morning, Baby!

What a great Monday! Today, we are making something 'baby' with scallops. :)
Stamps: Little Me
Ink: memento
Paper: Girl Friday pp, PTI cardstock
Accessories: copic markers, offray ribbon, nestabilities, bazzill scallop border

Don't forget to check out the other peeps: AJ, Amber, Brooke, Jeanne, Jennifer & Jimmi

Lizzie Anne Designs

Two posts in a day! Can you believe it? :)
Here are a few cards that I made with the spring Lizzie Anne Designs releases.


Stamps: Bless This Nest
Paper: Chemistry pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: ranger distress
Accessories: nestabilities, basicgrey brad, copic marker, PTI ribbon


Stamps: Bless This Nest
Paper: Snorkel pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: ranger distress
Accessories: SU word window, copic markers, PTI ribbon, basicgrey buttons

Stamps: Sweets & Treats

Paper: American Crafts pp, PTI cardstock

Ink: ranger distress

Accessories: zva rhinestones, PTI ribbon, copic markers, nestabilities

Confession: i {luv} unity

Happy Saturday! We are enjoying a quiet family day around here. No big plans...legos, board games, Wii & maybe a movie. :)

Stamps: Confession: i {luv} unity
Paper: fancy pants pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: ranger distress ink
Accessories: PTI ribbon, zva rhinestone, fancy pants rubon

Stamps: Confession: i {luv} unity
Paper: jenni bowlin, SU cardstock
Ink: ranger distress ink
Accessories: prima stars, michaels ribbon, copic marker, SU star punch

Stamps: Confession: i {luv} unity
Paper: My Mind's Eye pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: ranger distress ink
Accessories: scenic route chipboard, PTI ribbon, zva rhinestone

Unity Stamp Company: 5 Different Gift Card Holders

HIP HOP! Today, the dt members are showing off the fabulous June Kit of the Month: Perfect In Every Way. Be sure to start at the Unity blog so you don't miss any inspiration. :)

This first gift card holder was inspired by the ice cream cone in the kit. I used some of my nestabilities as templates for making the shape. I posted a tutorial for making it HERE.

Stamps: Perfect In Every Way
Paper: Girl Friday pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: antique linen distress ink, memento
Accessories: PTI ribbon, Girl Friday adhesive chipboard, nestabilities, copic markers, sponge, cuttlebug folder

I made an 'x' shape with jute rope to hold the gift card in on this one.

Stamps: Perfect In Every Way
Paper: Early Bird pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: brillance
Accessories: early bird adhesive chipboard, jute rope, copic marker

This is a wallet fold gift card holder. Easy peasy! :)

Stamps: Perfect In Every Way
Paper: PTI cardstock, Chemistry pp
Ink: memento
Accessories: zva adhesive pearl, copic markers, corner rounder, magnetic snap, 1/2" circle punch

Don't you just love this owl? CUTE stuff! :)

Stamps: Perfect In Every Way
Paper: Mr. Campy pp, PTI cardstock
ink: brilliance
Accessories: oval & tag nestabilities, PTI ribbon

This was a super easy pocket gift card.

Stamps: Perfect In Every Way
Paper: Jacks World pp, PTI cardstock
Ink: memento
Accessories: zva rhinestones, copic marker, PTI cardstock

Now HOP ON over to..............

***BROOKE***