Sweet Amber......

Are you all ready for Monday?? Today, the girls decided to make some Get Well/Thinking of You cards for our dear friend, Amber. She is recovering from surgery and is just the sweetest, most talented peep out there! We would love to overwhelm her with cards......if you would like to make a card in her honor just link it up HERE. That way she will be able to see your creation! :-)

Recipe:
Stamps: Batch of Bitty Fun
Paper: Papertrey Ink cardstock, Mr. Campy dp by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: memento
Accessories: Papertrey ribbon, Me & My Big Ideas rhinestones

Don't forget to check out the other Monday Challenge gals and be sure to give AMBER some love........
AJ
Amber (lots of love)
Brooke
Jennifer

EDITED.....
Okay...one MINOR detail that I forgot. We were not suppose to use patterned paper! I must have blocked that one out! I was forgiven but required to add buttons this time................Pure torture!! Oh, the things I will do for Amber!!! :-)

Recipe:
Stamps: Batch of Bitty Fun, Best Friends
Ink: memento
Paper: PTI cardstock
Accessories: basic basic satin ribbon, prima flower, BUTTONS, janome sew mini

Fancy Pants Sketches

I just love the way Laura uses the same paper and stamps for the plethora of weekly sketches. Last week, I followed her lead and did them all with the new Chemistry line from Cosmo Cricket. This week, I am using some the Fancy Pants All Fall pad that is on sale over at Jacksonbelle Embellishments. I paired the papers with some Paper Trey Ink cardstock (PTI). I am in love with this cardstock and use it almost exclusively now. It is so sturdy and comes in such rich colors. I have also bought each a spool of grosgrain in each color. Of course, I could never abandon my favorite May Arts satin ribbon!

This first one is for Amy's Friday Sketch #34. I used the Making the Grade set from Cornish Heritage Farms.

Stamps: Making The Grade by Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance

Accessories: star punch, american crafts brads, PTI ribbon

Next is Jen's Sketch For You To Try.

Stamps: back to school by My Favorite Things

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: white craft, versa mark

Accessories: signo pen, american crafts buttons, PTI ribbon

Here is my take on this week's Mojo Monday Sketch.

Stamps: beautiful you by Verve Visual

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance

Accessories: signo pen, PTI ribbon, rhinestones, corner rounder

This week's twist on the Lizzie Anne Sketch was to use glitter. I had a hard time getting a photo of this one that showed the sentiment on the inside. It says 'hello!'.

Stamps: jolies fleurs, gizmos & gears (sentiment) both from Lizzie Anne Designs

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance, white craft

Accessories: scallop punch, circle punch, word window punch, copics, PTI ribbon, star punch, stickles, rhinestone stickers

Here is my take on Beate's Weekend Sketch.

Stamps: sweet celebrations from Stampin Up!

Paper: PTI, fancy pants dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: scallop and circle punches, PTI ribbon, slit punch, rhinestone sticker

I used my new PaperTrey Ink set for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.

Stamps: garden of life by Paper Trey Ink (PTI)

Paper: fancy pants dp, PTI

Ink: brilliance, old olive

Accessories: circle punches, PTI ribbon, paper piercer, copics

Next is Lauren's Saturday Sketch.

Stamps: bliss & a birdie

Paper: fancy pants, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, circle punch, PTI ribbon, rhinestone sticker

Finally, I completed the weekly My Favorite Things Sketch.

Stamps: congrats all around, here's the scoop by My Favorite Things

Paper: fancy pants, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: nestabilities, PTI ribbon, rhinestone stickers, liquid applique, copics

The Paper Crafts Gourmet WINNER IS..........................

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

60

Timestamp: 2008-11-02 18:35:51 UTC

Tink said...

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October 30, 2008 8:36 AM

Congrats, Tink!!!

Unity Hip Hop Thursday

Are you ready? Time for a Hip Hop! YEAH!! Have you checked out all the DEALS for today? Are you ready to chat the day away? Win some stamps? Be sure to check out the Hip Hop forum on SCS.
There are also some fabulous new releases today!! Here is a glimpse at 2 of them: All Santa's Reindeer & Trinity Trio

Recipe:
Stamps: All Santa's Reindeer
Ink: brilliance
Paper: PTI, Oh, Joy dp
Accessories: red rain dots, SU! ribbon, nestabilities, jolly rubons, copics


Now hop on over to the WONDERFUL Jen for some eye candy!

Also, be sure to post HERE for a chance to win the Paper Crafts Gourmet magazine! Food + Paper = Utopia!

BEE Mine

This week's Color Inspiration over at Kristina's blog is: sage shadow, ruby red, pumpkin pie, and whisper white. I used some more of the NEW Cosmo Cricket Chemistry line. The little bee is from the Jacks World stamps. Isn't it cute? ;-)

Recipe:
Stamps: Jacks World, hero arts (alphabet)
Paper: sage shadow, pumpkin pie, whisper white, Chemistry dp
Ink: pumpkin pie, sage shadow
Accessories: martha stewart ribbon, janome sew mini, corner rounder, paper piercer, chemistry button fashions

Remember, you have until Saturday to post in the Paper Crafts Gourmet thread HERE to have a chance at winning a copy of this SCRUMPTIOUS magazine!! :-)

SCS Sketch Challenge #200!

Isn't that amazing?? 200 sketches? WOW! I am feeling a bit under the weather so I went with a SUPER quick one. No stamping whatsoever!!
Recipe:
Paper: October Afternoon dp, Tinkering Ink dp, PTI
Accessories: 1 1/4" circle punch, PTI ribbon

Don't forget to post a comment in the PC Gourmet magazine thread BELOW to be eligible for a FREE magazine!!

Inspired To Indulge

This card is for Beate's Be Inspired Challenge #29. She picked a beautiful bedroom from Pottery Barn. Just a quick and simple card, similar to the layout from earlier today.

Recipe:
Stamps: remember happiness
Ink: brilliant blue
Paper: sassafras dp, PTI
Accessories: oval punch, sponge dauber, satin ribbon, blue rhinestones

Don't forget to post to win the Paper Crafts Gourmet magazine blog candy HERE. Over 50 original recipes and 110 projects!

Family Update...

Of course, my 1st and most important job is 'MOM'. Here are some recent pictures of Calvin getting the little purple cast (only 3 more weeks!) and pumpkin carving!

More Jacksonbelle.......

Although today's color combo was FAR from a fall combo, I used the exact same pad of BasicGrey paper. Love this Offbeat line!

Stamps: Always

Paper: Offbeat dp (basicgrey), PTI, pixie pink

Ink: memento

Accessories: martha stewart rhinestones, may arts ribbon, nestabilities

Don't forget to check out the 'real' Jacksonbelle card BELOW.
AND you still have time to post for the Paper Crafts Gourmet magazine giveaway HERE.

Jacksonbelle Tuesday

This week's challenge was to make a Fall card. I stretched it a bit......I usually think of rust and orange but this BasicGrey paper is just TOO yummy to not use!
Recipe:
Stamps: bird assortment (Inkadinkado)
Ink: memento
Paper: offbeat dp, PTI cardstock
Accessories: circle punch, may arts ribbon

Don't forget to check out the other fabulous peeps.

Kisa
Beth
Lynda
Lindsey
Dee
Broni
Rachel
Lila

Also, be sure to post HERE to win the Paper Crafts Gourmet magazine! Food + Paper = Utopia!

Chemistry Sketches

First off, I wish I could have invited you all over for dinner tonight! WHAT A FEAST!

Here was our menu:
Bistro Roast Chicken, New Potatoes w/ Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette, Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits
Pear Pie w/ Streusel Topping and Caramel Sauce

Let me tell you, those biscuits ARE YUMMY! Don't forget to post HERE to win a Paper Crafts Gourmet magazine with over 50 original recipes and over 110 projects! My favorite combo: FOOD & Paper! :-)

Now that I am completely stuffed, I am ready for bed! Before I hit the sack, I wanted to share some cards I made for various sketches. I dusted off some old sets and paired them up with some NEW Chemistry paper. LOVE it!

This first one is for Amy's Friday sketch. I can't believe that this coffee set from AMUSE has been neglected!!

Stamps: coffee break set

Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, SU! ribbon

Next, I finally made some time to complete the Weekend Sketch Challenge. Beate is always so inspiring!! Now don't be shocked.....this is a Stampin Up set!! :-) Boy, it has been awhile!

Stamps: Big Bold Birthday

Paper: bravo burgandy, PTI cream, Chemistry dp

Ink: bravo burgundy, regal rose

Accessories: dazzling diamonds, oval punch, nestabilities, rhinestone sticker, offray ribbon

Now on to Jen's fabulous Sketch For You To Try. Isn't this a fun one?

Stamps: Birthday Cupcake

Paper: PTI, groovy guava, Chemistry dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, nestabilites, SU! ribbon, corner rounder

Yep, I am a week behind on Julee's Mojo Monday sketch! :-)

Stamps: Cupcake Affair, happy thoughts

Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, SU! brads, offray ribbon, slit punch

I love the clean and simple look of Lauren's sketch.

Stamps: Green Thumb

Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp

Ink: regal rose, certainly celery, memento

Accessories: satin ribbon

I went for little party hats from Cornish Heritage Farms for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.

Stamps: U R A Hoot

Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, 3/4" circle punch, PTI ribbon

I just love this little layout for last week's LAD Sketch Challenge.

Stamps: celebration Frames

Paper: groovy guava, Chemistry dp, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, PTI ribbon, slit punch

Paper Crafts Gourmet Blog Candy

Here is just a little something from the NEW Paper Crafts Gourmet Magazine.

This adorable project is by Alisa Bangerter…
SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (ivory) Dye ink: (Black) Stewart Superior Corp.; (Summer Sun) Stampin’ Up! Specialty ink: (Mango Lemonade color wash) Stewart Superior Corp. Color medium: (black chalk) Craf-T Products Accents: (black brads) Making Memories; (chipboard bat, moon) Melissa Frances Fibers: (black striped ribbon) Pebbles Inc. Font: (Black Family) www.dafont.com Adhesive: (foam tape) Finished size: 3″ x 4 1/2″

1. Make tag from cardstock. 2. Crumple tag and smooth out. Spray edges with color wash; let dry. Apply chalk. 3. Ink chipboard moon; let dry. Chalk edges and adhere. 4. Ink chipboard bat; let dry. Adhere with foam tape. 5. Print sentiment on cardstock; trim and tear edges. Chalk edges and adhere with foam tape. Attach brads. Attach ribbon with brad.

And here are the amazing biscuits that go with it! Don't these look scrumptious? I am going to 'test' these out tonight!

Recipe:
Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits
Alisa Bangerter

This is a perfect recipe to pull out if you are short on time because there is no rolling or cutting. The cheese and garlic add extra kick to a plain biscuit, and kids love them. They are the perfect accompaniment to serve with soups or stews, and are great served with a salad.

INGREDIENTS
2 c. flour
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. milk
Chives (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Mix together dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture is fine. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir until just moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle top with chopped dried or fresh chives if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 15 minutes.

Do YOU want this YUMMY magazine?? You can order it HERE and/or leave a comment in the post below to WIN a free copy! You need to post a comment with your email address by November 1st at 11pm PST to enter and then I will select the winner from random.org

Monday, Monday....

And WHAT a Monday. I am already a couple hours behind schedule!!! This is my LATE Monday Challenge. We used one of Amber's FABULOUS sketches. I turned it on its side....can you see the sketch in there somewhere?? ;-)
Recipe:
Stamps: Unlucky 13
Ink: memento
Paper: PTI, Haunted dp
Accessories: Haunted blackboard, Offray ribbon, American Crafts brads, copics

I am sure that you already checked out the other fabulous peeps hours ago but here are the links anyways! :-)
AJ
Amber
Brooke
Jennifer

Love CPS & Unity

This week, Unity is sponsoring the sketch over at CPS. I just love the sketches over there and this one is just as fun!
Recipe:
Stamps: Friendship.Love.Miracles
Paper: PTI, Chemistry dp
Ink: memento
Accessories: copics, american crafts brads, SU! punches, PTI ribbon, corner rounder

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #7

This is the last challenge of the night, Emerging Color Technique.

Stamps: gratitude=joy, worn grid

Paper: always artichoke, PTI white

Ink: purely pomegranate, always artichoke, veramark

Accessories: pomegranate ribbon, embossing powder, brayer

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #6

#6 is an accordion challenge. This is my first time making one of these. I used some YUMMY Chemistry paper from Cosmo Cricket that arrived YESTERDAY! Can you believe it is even better in person???

Paper: Chemistry dp, basic black
Accessories: PTI ribbon, Chemistry die-cuts, string

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #5

The 5th challenge of the night is to use feathers, fringe, or something else from the 1920s.

Stamps: mix up of cuteness

Paper: wanted dp, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, martha stewart ribbon, circle punches, feathers, martha stewart rihinestones

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #4

The fourth challenge of the night is to be inspired by the costumes of Moulin Rouge. I picked this dress.

Stamps: butterfly beauty

Paper: PTI, gcd dp, real red

Ink: memento

Accessories: Michael's ribbon, Martha Stewart gems, paper piercer

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #3

The third challenge of the night is to make a card with at least 5 layers!! YIKES!

Stamps: fall festival

Paper: sassafras dp, PTI

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, cutters kit, PTI ribbon

Virtual Stamp Night: Mini #2

The second challenge of the night is to use scraps!! Perfect for me!!

Recipe: Stamps: Cupcakes A La Yummy Paper: american crafts dp, PTI kraft & white

Ink: memento

Accessories: copics, american crafts brads, offray ribbon