Post #2- Unity Anniversary Week Day #1

Today is Day#1 of Unity Stamp Company's 2nd Anniversary. There is a WEEK of fun planned. :) Lots of games & challenges...all week long. :)

Be sure to start at the beginning of the BLOG Hop which starts at the Unity BLOG.

Here is my peek at one of the new kits being released this week. Isn't it fabulous? :) I used Maria's sketch challenge {twist & all}! :) Be sure to check it out over on SCS.

Stamps: Going Retro, Worn Grid Ink: versamark watermark, ranger distress ink black soot Paper: BasicGrey basics manila & basics kraft, Papertrey Ink cardstock Other: R27 Copic marker, SU 1 3/8" circle punch & real red satin ribbon, paper piercer, Papertrey Ink buttons

Stamps: Going Retro Ink: ranger distress ink black soot Paper: Couture Cardstock, Pink Paislee Starlight patterned paper Other: MAMBI rhinestones, Pink Paislee cardstock element stickers & alphabet stickers, sewing machine, blue thread, B000 copic marker

You have reached the END of the HOP. :)

Don't forget to head to SCS for more fun & games AND be sure to check back tomorrow for MORE fun! :)

Post #1- Sew It Is Monday...

Are you ready for a new week?


The Monday Peeps decided to add stitching to our projects. I had some fun adding thread to the thread! :) I even used a REAL needle. :)

Stamps: Together We Bloom Ink: ranger distress ink black soot Paper: Complete Set & Last One from the Thrift Shop line by October Afternoon, Papertrey Ink cardstock Other: pink thread, sewing needle, Papertrey Ink ribbon

Be sure to hop on over to check out what the other girls. :)

AJ, Amber, Brooke, Jeanne, Jimmi, Latisha & Renee'

WINNERS!! :)

Ready to find out WHO won the box of goodies for guessing the Paper Crafts Connection Time To Embellish post?

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:46
Timestamp: 2010-04-23 04:50:30 UTC

calamityjane on April 21, 2010 at 4:59 pm
This is fun and I’m only guessing..for the most part anyway.
Kim K. – orange ring

Jessica – flower

Susan – the red shoes

Teri – the sparly necklace

Cath – the pink earrings
If that’s not right..maybe they could change them up so that it IS right!! Just a thought! What I do know, is that I’d LOVE goodies from you, Maren!

What an amazing trip. :)

AND....the Grainy Background WINNER from LAST Thursday's post is......

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:19
Timestamp: 2010-04-23 04:51:41 UTC

Martha said...
oh a picture of the craft area would be awesome ;)

I wish I could transport these guys to Washington!! :)

CONGRATS Martha & Jane! :) Please email me your snail mail info so I can get your prizes in the mail. :) maren@zanynotcrazy.com

Have a BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY!!!! :)

You ARE INVITED....

...to join UNITY for a HUMONGOUS 2 YEAR Celebration April 26th-May 1st!! :) Hop on over to the Unity blog so you can see what all the girls created for today's Hip Hop & some peaks of what is in store for next week!

stamps: deco hound, Soirees & Such

I have lots of fun pictures and stories to share about my adventures in Minnesota & Utah so be sure to check back tomorrow! :)

**NOW IT'S TIME TO HOP OVER TO THE FABULOUSLY, FUN ERYN'S BLOG***

LAD DT Challenge

It is that time of month.....time for the Lizzie Anne Designs DT challenge. Our challenge this month was to use a stamp for a different purpose. WELL....do you love that swirly scalloped bottom. Can you TELL it is the tree from Spring Rain? :) I also used some of the yummy Pink Paislee patterned paper that LAD has in stock! :)

Be sure to hop on over to the LAD blog for a list of all the other dt members playing along. :)

UNITY!! :)

Yep. It is THURSDAY! Unity DAY! And guess where I am? AT UNITY!! Can you believe it?

No fret....I will be posting LOTS of pictures so it will be like you are here too. :)

HIP HOP is in FULL force today so be sure to start over at the Unity blog so you can GET all the details and not miss out on any of the dt inspiration. :)

Not a lot of crafting time while I was packing so here is a SUPER quick one. :)

Stamps: Together We Bloom

SO... what sort of behind the scenes question do you have about Unity? Leave me a comment HERE telling me what you want me to find out or something you WANT a picture of and you could WIN one of my ALL time favorites- GRAINY BACKGROUND!!! :) ALL comments will CLOSE 12 PST FRIDAY. :)

CPS Wednesday.....

I am a bit late..but it is still Wednesday, right? :)

Stamps: Sir Galahad Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Cardstock & ribbon: Papertrey Ink Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Other: Copic markers, Janome sew mini

Isn't this guy adorable {and handsome too}?

Kraftin' Kimmie is sponsoring CPS 162 so you WILL WANT to play along. :)

Hope your Wednesday is SMASHING! :)

Hello Monday!! :)

Good morning! :) It is time for another Monday Challenge! :) Today, the Monday Peeps are playing with flowers & buttons. :) Easy & fun, right?

I used some Ippity stamps {luv them} because I am also playing along with the Hippity Hop! :) Be sure to hop on over to the Ippity blog to see links to all the fabulous Ippity creations. :)

Stamps: Because of You

Ink: versamark watermark, ranger distress ink

Paper: PTI cardstock

Accessories: BasicGrey button & brad, Prima flower, PTI ribbon, Martha Stewart punch

I can't wait to see what sort of flower/button creation these guys created.....

Amber

Jeanne

Jimmi

Latisha

Renee'

Enjoy your Monday...they only come once a week! :)

SEW Much To Love...

........to love about the NEW store kit! :)

Be sure to hop on over to the Unity blog to read all about the NEW changes that come with this month and a link to all the stores that carry it. :)

Go-to Sketches Blog Hop

Happy FRIDAY!! Today is the LAST day of Go-to Sketches Week.

We are going to end with a BANG! :)

10 designers are playing with this FABULOUS sketch from Jess.

PLUS there is an AMAZING PRIZE.

First things first......

Here is my take on the sketch-

Stamps: Together We Bloom

Ink: ranger distress ink & brilliance

Paper: PTI cardstock, October Afternoon Go fly A Kite patterned paper

Accessories: PTI ribbon, twine & buttons, spellbinders nestabilities, glitter

Now you should head on over to......

Betsy Veldman

Heidi Van Laar

Kim Hughes

Kim Kesti

Jessica Witty

Latisha Yoast

Maile Belles

Rae Barthel

Teri Anderson

Donna Salazar (creator of the AMAZING prize below)

YOU HAVE 12 chances to win (11 bloggers plus the Moxie Fab World--so don't forget to stop there) A Distrezz-it-All!!!!!!

AND 2 copies of Go-to Sketches--one to keep for yourself and one to share with a friend!!

We will select 2 random winners from all the comments on all the blogs.

***********SO leave a comment below telling me what gives you butterflies. :)

******The comments will close at midnight on Sunday, April 11*******

------> There is MORE blog candy over at Paper Crafts Connection <-----

Stretch a Sketch

Morning! :) Today we are showing you how to s-t-r-e-t-c-h the sketches in Go-to Sketches.

We are using this FABULOUS sketch from Kim Hughes. Fun! Endless possibilities, right?

I turned the sketch to the left.

Stamps: Unity Stamp Company Inside & Out
Paper: Bazzill cardstock & paper edges, Pink Paislee patterned paper
Ink: brilliance
Accessories: Spellbinders nestabilities & tag, Pink Paislee brad

Here is a little close up---->

What do you think? I love making gift boxes and the challenge of trying to find different ways to fold up the corners and playing with different sizes.

What do you love to make? Leave a comment below telling me about your favorite 'non-card' creation and you could win a copy of Go-to Sketches!

Be sure to check out the other Go-to Gals.
Betsy Veldman
Kim Hughes
Kim Kesti
Jessica Witty
Teri Anderson
AND make sure you hop on over to Moxie Fab World
The more places you comment on the links above...the more chances you have of winning Go-to Sketches! 3 lucky winners will be picked from all the comments on the seven blogs.

****comments will be closed on Sunday, April 11st at midnight MST*****

---->hop on over and check out Paper Crafts Connection too <-------

Groovin' with Kim & Go-to Sketches

Did you see Kim K's fabulous post over at Paper Crafts Connection?
Well if not...YOU SHOULD! :) She made a fabulous card, tag & bag with another sketch from Go-to Sketches. :) What a fun sketch too....I just HAD to play along! :)

Supplies: Papertrey Ink cardstock & Little Yellow Bicycle patterned paper, stickers, felt favorites & fabric favorites, Spellbinder nestabilities

Want your OWN copy of Go-to Sketches? Remember the promo code is still good today. Enter SKETCH20 at checkout to get 20% off. You can buy it HERE.

****You should hop on over and check out Moxie Fab World***** :) :)

Be sure to hop on over and check out what the other Go-to Gals have for you today! :)

Betsy Veldman

Kim Hughes

Kim Kesti

Jessica Witty

Teri Anderson

Go-to Friends

Happy Tuesday! Time for more Go-to Sketches fun!

The world of crafting is a community. When I started card making & blogging, I never knew the friends that I would make, the support I would get, and the general sense of belonging that I would have. ALL from crafting in my home. AMAZING!

Today, we are playing with sketches. :) Each Go-to Gal invited five fellow crafters to show their stuff!! :)

Are you ready for some inspiration?

This is the go-to sketch that I picked for my friends to play along with---(see below)

What do you think?

Here is a little card that I made following the sketch. :)

Stamps: distressed dots background, Feel the Joy, Where You Are Ink: memento tuxedo black, versamark watermark, ranger distress ink black soot Paper: Papertrey Ink cardstock Accessories: Papertrey Ink ribbon, sponge, copic markers

I can't wait to see what these talented girls came up with!

Amy Sheffer Amy is one of the first card makers that I followed. It wasn't too long ago when I was trying my hand at crafting and blogging about it. She always posted such inspiring cards and left encouraging comments that I was quick to add her to my list . She oozes sweetness and is so humble about her amazing talent.



Carolyn King My pal. We met a year ago last January and instantly bonded. Not only is she a genius with stamps but she also would make the BEST neighbor EVER. If I can only convince her to move to the Northwest. WOW....just thinking about that possiblity (as far fetched as it is) makes me happy! :)



Joclyn Nielson Ahh.....Joclyn is pure genius. Card maker, stamp illustrator, photographer...she does it all! She has such a clean and simple style but always adds something extra. So unique and inspiring. AND she is pure sweet.



Julie Campbell I might be Julie's number one fan! :) She magically crosses shabby chic with simple and fresh. She makes me feel like I can be shabby too! :) Now that is inspiring..isn't it? Making ME feel like I can do shabby! :)



Lisa Johnson We really are sisters. Doesn't it look like it? Well...sort of. :) At least, I think we should be! :) I feel at home with her around...does that make sense? Her name speaks for itself. Lisa = talent.


Would you like to WIN a copy of Go-to Sketches?

Just leave a comment HERE telling me about a/some friend(s) that you have made crafting.

You will also want to comment over on Paper Crafts Connection AND the go-to friends' blogs PLUS each of the Go-to Gals blogs AND their friends. All commenters will be collected and 3 LUCKY winners will get a copy! Lots of chances to WIN...so go ahead..comment so you increase your chances. :)

Amy Sheffer

Carolyn King

Joclyn Nielson

Julie Campbell

Lisa Johnson


Paper Crafts Connection



Betsy Veldman

Kim Hughes

Kim Kesti/

Jessica Witty

Teri Anderson


****all comments close April 8th at midnight MST****

Want a copy of G0-to Sketches?
Enter SKETCH20 at checkout to get 20% off, PLUS free shipping.
Note: This code will automatically deduct 20%, plus give you free “standard” shipping---which will show AFTER you check out. :)
It’s a savings of $5.99 off the retail price.
You can buy it HERE. This offer is good until April 8th! :)

--> Go check out Moxie Fab World!! :) My Tuesday Trigger card is posted BELOW. :)

Post #2- Tuesday Trigger.....

.....is up over at Moxie Fab World. Teri picked Heidi's AMAZING card from Go-to Sketches.
I LOVED the way Heidi made a buckle for her ribbon. So fun & inspiring!

Stamps: Where You Are

Ink: ranger distress ink

Paper: PTI cardstock, Pink Paislee patterned paper

Accessories: hobby knife, basicgrey button, PTI twine, may arts ribbon

Want a copy of G0-to Sketches?

Enter SKETCH20 at checkout to get 20% off, PLUS free shipping.

Note: This code will automatically deduct 20%, plus give you free “standard” shipping---which will show AFTER you check out. :)

It’s a savings of $5.99 off the retail price.

You can buy it HERE.

Go-to Sketches

Happy MONDAY Morning! It is Go-to Sketches week over at Paper Crafts Connection & Moxie Fab World. Woo HOO! The Go-to Gals are playing along all week too....so LOTS of fun & excitement ahead!

Do you have your copy yet? It is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I seriously could have eaten it for Easter dinner. :) Okay...I am sort of joking. :)

Each of us Go-to Gals came up with 11 different sketches for the publication. I tried to create sketches that would appeal to designers of ALL levels and styles because I know what it is like to be a newbie and needing a little push to get the creative juices going. :)

These sketches were then sent out to some AMAZING designers. The genius editors over at Paper Crafts picked out the BEST of the BEST for each sketch. It always amazes me how they balance style AND occasion. What a TASK. :)

Then Matt, the art director, took over and created a WHITELICIOUS masterpiece that even Luke Skywalker would drool over. :)

Back in September, we were asked to pick a color to wear for the photo shoot. Of course, I relied on my stylish friend, Jimmi, for help. She informed me that 'purple' was the IN color. BOY was she right! There were hundreds of purple shirt options last fall. YEAH!!

As many of you know, I laugh when I am nervous...and when things are funny...and when there is too much attention on me...and not only do I laugh BUT I also laugh a bit louder than most. Well...let's just say that I laughed A LOT during the photo shoot.

It is amazing that 6 women can meet and instantly bond. I made 5 friends in about 5 minutes that I will treasure for a lifetime. And yes, it was EXTREMELY difficult to NOT laugh for the group shot! :)

I am so proud of the way that Go-to Sketches came out and honored to have been apart of it. It came together magically. The sketches have ENDLESS possibilities.

You can even use them for your scrapbooking! :) :) Here is a little mini-book that I put together using some of my favorite sketches from Teri, Kim K, Kim H., Betsy & Jess. :) It is of some of My Go-to Favorite Peeps. :) I haven't journaled yet...there are stories to be written down about rental vans, games, and lots of laughter....but I will get to that soon. I noted the page number of the sketch that each LO corresponds with for your reference.

Teri's sketch on page 12. :)

Kim H's sketch on page 64 & Kim K's sketch on page 86

Betsy's sketch on p. 126 & Jessica's sketch on p. 144

Kim H's sketch on p. 68 & Kim K's sketch on p. 92

Betsy's sketch on p. 128

Be sure to hop on over to Paper Crafts Connection & Moxie Fab World for more fun.

Also, you won't want to miss the other outtakes from the shoot....... :)

Teri

Kim H.

Kim K.

Betsy

Jess

Hope you have a thrilling Monday. Enjoy all the possibilities that come with a new week! :)