SSDS Week 18 ~ Color Challenge

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. No big plans here...hoping to finish putting up the Christmas decorations and maybe get in a little shopping!

It is time for another awesome challenge from Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday! This week we have a FUN color challenge for you ~ Pink, Purple and Green!

I have been wanting to ink up this sentiment stamp from DRS Designs for weeks. I used Memento Tuxedo ink to stamp the "Hello" sentiment onto notebook paper and used the notebook paper edge punch. I promise the background paper is really purple. I have no idea why my camera always makes purple look blue (any suggestions?).

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,

TCC ~ 12 Hops of Christmas (December Release Blog Hop)

"On the 3rd hop of Christmas TCC gave to me... 3 Jingle Bells"

Hi all! Welcome to The Character Cafe 12 Hops of Christmas. If you came to me from the super talented Diane then you are on the right track. If not, you'll want to head over to the store and start at the beginning.

The Character Cafe is releasing 12 images this month and in the spirit of Christmas they are also offering an amazing Blog Candy based on 12 Days of Christmas song. Each DT member is featuring a new release and a piece of the Blog Candy. You will have to hop along to everyone to see all the images and all the awesome prizes included in the Blog Candy!

My image is called "The Seranade" and this little critter is called a Chibitude. Isn't he just adorable? The DSP on my card is from My Mind's Eye and is only available through {ippity}. I thought this sentiment from the Unity November store kit was just perfect for the image. I will be picking someone from my comments to win this cute Chibi!!

Here are a few deets for the Fabulous Blog Candy (includes a Copic Airbrush System)....

•Leave a comment on all the blogs along the way
•Let us know your favorite image at the end of the hop (1 entry)
•Become a follower (if you're already a follower, state that in your comment for your entry ~ 1 entry)
•Post about our blog hop and candy on your blog, or your favorite forum (5 entries)
•Refer someone (have them tell us you referred them in comment section ~ 1 entry per referral)
•Post your creation using the FREEBIE digi (located at Character Cafe) on your blog or gallery (5 entries)

Now hop on over to see what the amazing Kelly & Kendra have for you....

Paper Maniac ~ Gift Card Holder using Altered Tin

Hello everyone! This week is just flying by...Christmas will be here before we know it! The Paper Maniac DT is continuing to provide daily posts on the Paper Maniac Blog filled with tons of holiday decor and gift ideas.

Today, I am sharing a gift card holder made with an altered tin. The tin I used orginally held felt flowers from Stampin' Up! I covered the tin inside and out with Cosmo Cricket ~ Jolly by Golly DSP. I used pink cardstock to create a band to go around the tin and used a white satin ribbon on top of the band. The adaorable elf is a digi stamp from KLM Designs. I colored her with PrismaColor Markers and used the circle and scallop nestabilities to cut around the image.

I will eventually add a sentiment or maybe a poem of some kind to the inside lid, but I will add that later when I know who the receipient will be.

Here are some updates on all the happenings going on at the store:

~ Unity singles: We have broken up the remaining retail store kits and will be selling the stamps as singles or pairs. Now is the time to grab the Ferris wheel from August or the lamp from September if you didn't get the whole kit. There are very short quantities on some of these.
~ Many of last weeks sale items can still be had...these will gradually go back to regular price so grab them while you can.
~ 25% off all items in the Crafty Kids section
~ December Unity Store Kit ~ Sweet Affections is now available.

Also, don't forget to check out this weeks Paper Maniac Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #14 ~ Use Digital Paper

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am still trying to recover, my hubby's family was here from New Jersey and we were quite busy trying to cram everything we wanted to do into just a few days.

It is already Tuesday and that means it is time for another AiFactory Challenge. This week we are challenging you to Use Digital Paper. Don't own any Digital Paper? Then be sure and check out all the awesome Digital Papers in the AiFactory store. Even better, find the coupon code and receive 50% off your entire order til December 5th.This week I used the Simply Damask Digital Paper Collection to create my card. The sketch is from this weeks Mojo Monday Challenge and the sentiment is computer generated. I used nestabilities to cut the circles and the label.

To play along and be eligible for this weeks prize please upload your card or project to Mr. Linky on the AiFactory Blog by next Monday at Midnight EST. What are you playing for...a set of Digi Papers. If you upload to an online gallery please use AIF014. For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

Thanks for stopping by,

{ippity} Holiday Special!!

Hi all! Just wanted to drop a quick post to let you know about my current {ippity} Holiday Special ~ from now until December 15th @ Midnight EST, if you place an order for {ippity} through me I will put your name in a drawing for a $20 Unity Gift Certificate! Also, if you refer someone to me and they also place an order I will give you another entry into the drawing for the Unity Gift Certificate!! You can place your order and get all the details here!!

Please scroll down to see my other daily posts. Thanks :)

TCC Feature Friday ~ A Color Challenge

Happy Black Friday everyone! As you read this I am probably already out shopping! I just LOVE shopping on Black Friday. Me and my mon go every year and this year we are starting even earlier.

It is time for another challenge at The Character Cafe. It is my turn to host and I have a color challenge for you.
The colors on my card are PTI's Spring Moss, Spring Rain and Melon Berry. I used the Brady & Stacey Swingin' image and the DSP is Earth Love from Cosmo Cricket.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize and check out all the fabulous creations from the Design Team. Head over to the Cafe Blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00pm (EST) Thursday evening.

Thanks for stopping by,


{Brady & Stacey Supplies}

Image: Brady & Stacey Swinging (TCC)

Paper: Spring Moss and Melon Berry CS (PTI), Earth Love DSP (Cosmo Cricket)

Accessories: Melon Berry Satin Ribbon and Buttons and Spring Moss and Spring Rain Buttons (PTI)

Paper Maniac ~ Flower Punch Ornament

Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you are all ready for Thanksgiving and have a great time tomorrow. This week at Paper Maniac we are continuing with our daily Holiday inspiration. Today I am sharing another handmade ornament with you. This ornament was created with flower punches, a styrofoam ball and white pins.

First, I punched a large, medium and small flower out of Eskimo Kisses DSP. Then I layered the flowers and use a small pin to insert them into the styrofoam ball.Just Keep adding your layered flowers until you completely cover the styrofoam.

Be sure and stop by the store for a HUGE Black Friday Sale! Some of the awesome discounts include:

~ Unity singles: We have broken up the remaining retail store kits and will be selling the stamps as singles or pairs. Now is the time to grab the Ferris wheel from August or the lamp from September if you didn't get the whole kit. There are very short quantities on some of these.
~ All Robin's Nest Tear Drops are on sale for 40% off
~ Ribbon Grab Bags - $1.99 for your choice.
~ All 12" x 12" Bazzill cardstock is 25% off
~ And TONS more.....

Also, don't forget to check out this weeks Paper Maniac Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,

AiFactory #13 ~ Go Challenge Crazy

Hi all! I hope you all are doing well. I'm crazy busy around here. Fortunately, we are going to my grandma's for Thanksgiving so I don't have to worry about cooking! My husband's family is coming in from out of state and will be staying with us for a few days so I am trying to get ready for that and most importantly I am trying to map out my Black Friday plan of attack...LOL!

It is Tuesday and that means it is time for another AiFactory Challenge. This week we are challenging you to GO Challenge Crazy ~ Use an AiFactory image and any other challenge(s) to complete your project. Don't own any AiFactory Images? Then be sure and check out the Freebies section. This week the Design Team is using "Singing Choir" image by Werner Designs. I cropped my image with the oval nestabilities and used PrismaColor Markers and Stickles to color it. Here is the list of Challenges I used for this card....

~ Allsorts 28 (Be Inspired by a Christmas Carol)
~ Kaboodle Doodles 18 (Buttons, Bows & Bling)
~ Sweet Sunday Sketch 45

To play along and be eligible for this weeks prize please upload your card or project to Mr. Linky on the AiFactory Blog by next Monday at Midnight EST. What are you playing for...One FREE month of Kit Club. If you upload to an online gallery please use AIF013. For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

Thanks for stopping by,


{Singing Christmas Carols Supplies}

Image: Singing Choir (AiFactory)

Paper: Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Jolly by Golly DSP (Cosmo Cricket)

Accessories: Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon and White Vintage Buttons (PTI), Nestabilities, Snowflake Punch