TCC September Release Blog Hop

Hi all!! Welcome to The Character Cafe September Release Blog Hop! You are going to love all the fabulous eye candy waiting for you along the hop!!

If you arrived here from Lola's Blog then you are on the right track!

If not, you will want to go to The Character Cafe and start at the beginning for a chance to win some amazing prizes!!

The new releases this month are just TOO Cute!! As soon as I saw Trix-E, I knew I wanted to make a few Halloween bookmarks for my DD and her friends. I used word to add the "Hoppy" Halloween sentiment and cut them out with the PTI bookmark die. The borders are are stickers from Echo Park's Halloween kit.

Make sure and comment on all the DT Blogs for a chance to win the Grand Prize

(2 New Release Images and a $5 Gift Certificate for The Cafe Store).

We’d love for you to become a follower of our blog, or member of The Café Store, however, this is just a request, not a requirement to win anything. We know that once you try TCC, you’ll want to join us. Check back later this week for all the details on the upcoming DT Call!!

Now head on over to see what the fabulous Georgia has for you!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

It's Bugaboo ABaC Monday!

This is my 2nd post for today. Please scroll down for my Squigglefly Challenge Card.

It is Anything But a Card Monday over at the Bugaboo Challenge Blog You may remember my project from two weeks ago where I posted these adorable magnets made with Mini Skulls for my DD's locker. Well this week, I made an altered notebook and RSVP pen to go with them.

I just printed out the Mini Skulls background paper and glued it to a Composition Notebook. The measurements and instructions for the pen can be found here.

Now head over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog to see what else the DT has for you. Don't forget to swing by the store for the 50% off sale and stock up on all the awesome digis!!

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It's Bugaboo ABaC Monday!

This is my 2nd post for today. Please scroll down for my Squigglefly Challenge Card.

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Sorry for the delay in posting today, We had some storms last night and my internet decided to take a break.

It is Anything But a Card Monday over at the Bugaboo Challenge Blog and I am so excited about today's project. My DD is going to Middle School this year and she is most excited about getting her own locker. When I saw this adorable Mini Skulls I thought is was perfect for some little magnets she can hang in her locker. I really hope she likes them!!

Now head over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog to see what else the DT has for you. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for New Release Tuesday!!

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It's Bugaboo ABaC Monday!

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Today is Anything But a Card Monday over at the Bugaboo Challenge Blog.

I am working on a gift basket for my cousins baby shower and I am making her a few altered onesies. She saw a card I made with the Bugaboo Brat Bugs and she just loved all the images. So here are two of the onesies I made using the BBB Caterpillar and BBB Snail. I printed the images on transfer paper and ironed them on the onesies. I used my Prismacolor markers to color the images and then ran the iron over them again to heat set the ink.

I am going to do onesies with all the bugs and a few other projects to complete the basket so stay tuned!!

Now head over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog to see what else the DT has for you. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for New Release Tuesday!!

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SSDS Week 39 ~ Anything But a Card

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Hi all! It is time for another awesome challenge from Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday. This week we are making Anything But a Card!!

Our sponsor The Stamping Boutique was kind enough tp provide the Design Team with images to use for this challenge. I need to make some princess invitations so I chose the adorable Princess Gwendolyn image. I used my Cricut and SCAL software to cut out the invitations using Favorite Frames 2 from Two Peas in a Bucket.

To join in on the fun and be eligible for this weeks fabulous prize package head over to the SSDS blog and link your creation to Mr. Linky by 10:00 pm (EST) Friday evening.

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It's Bugaboo ABaC Monday!

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Today is Anything But a Card Monday over at the Bugaboo Challenge Blog.

I am working on a series of calendar pages using Bugaboo images and today I want to share the one I did for May. I used one of the new Bugaboo Brat Bugs and colored her with Prismacolor markers. I added a some Primas to the corner and finished it off with a cut little ladybug brad.

I am still working on the rest of the months so stay tuned to see more fun calender pages!

Now head over to the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog to see what Scrappy has for you. Don't forget to check back tomorrow for New Release Tuesday!!

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AiFactory #33 ~ Anything But a Card

This week at AiFactory we are featuring some fabulous printable pages, which you can check out here. For a chance to win both of these printables, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog and add your project. This week we are challenge you to create Anything But a Card.

As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my cupcake gift set, I used the Yum Stuff printable page. I printed the images out and used my circle nesties to cut them out. The Happy Birthday circle sentiment was created using word art and the cupcake wrapper was created with my Cricut and SCAL software. I stamped around the wrapper with Polka Dot Basics II from PTI. We technically weren't supposed to create a card but the this weeks CAS challenge at SCS was just perfect for these cupcakes so I couldn't resist LOL!

Please visit the DT Blogs to see all their fabulous projects....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Penny
Monica
Fliss
Fink
Carlie
Laurie
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, April 28th at 10:30pm EST.

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AiFactory #24 ~ Create a 3D Card or Project

This week at AiFactory, we are featuring the 2010 Vintage Printable Calendar. Here is a picture of the set available now at the AiFactory Store.

For a chance to win this fantastic set, head over to the AiFactory Challenge Blog. Your challenge for this week is to create a 3D card or projects. As always, you are not required to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them. We also have quite a few Freebies available at the store.

For my project, I used one of the Mini Magnetic Organizers from Archivers and used magnets to attach the 2010 Vintage Printable Calendar, a little notepad and some storage tins. This is definitely something I will use all the time.

Please visit the DT Blogs to see even more beautiful 3D Projects and Cards....

Carole
Cheri
Kerry
Angie
Penny
Erin ~ Taking a break this week
Monica
Fliss
Fink ~ On Vacation
Carlie
Laurie
Michelle
Lola

To play along visit the AiFactory Challenge Blog and upload your creation by Wednesday, Feb 24th at 11:30pm EST.

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AiFactory DT CALL and Challenge #17 ~ Last Minute Gifts

Happy Tuesday everyone! I cannot believe that Christmas is only 3 days away! I am almost ready, I just need to get something for my mom and dad! I cannot think of anything to buy. Hopefully, I come up with something soon LOL.

It is time for another AiFactory Challenge and this week the DT is featuring the clipart set Season Greetings. We've all experienced that last minute need for a gift for friends who stop by during the holidays or that special someone we overlooked. So are challenge for you ~ Show us those gifts or cards that can be created quickly and given to practically anyone. You do not have to use AiFactory images but if you have them we would love to see them! Also, there are FREEBIES available in the store for you to use!

This week I decided to use one of the great templates available from Papertrey Ink. This one is called the Cash or Charge Collection and it includes three different templates for creating gift card holders. I printed the template on to Pure Poppy cs and the dsp is from Martha Stewart. I used circle and scallop nestabilities to cut out the gingerbread man from the Season Greeting set.

To play along and be eligible for this weeks prize please upload your card or project to Mr. Linky on the AiFactory Blog by Monday Jan 4th (yep that's 2 weeks) at Midnight EST. What are you playing for...a free clipart set of your choice. If you upload to an online gallery please use AIF017. For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Carole * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

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Paper Maniac Inspirations ~ Last Minute Teacher Gifts

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope this post finds you happy and healthy. I plan on spending the day wrapping presents, I am determined to get them all (or at least the kids) before their vacation starts on Friday!

Now that my son has moved up to middle school and has seven teachers, I needed to find a quick and easy gift to make by Friday. So I made these "mini" pizza boxes and filled them with Ghiradelli Peppermint Bark. These pizza boxes are smaller than the regular version and will perfectly hold 3 Ghiradelli candy bars.

Here are the measurements and directions:

Piece of Cardstock or Patterned Paper: 4 1/4" x 7 1/2"

Score Long Side: 1", 3 1/4", 4 1/4", 6 1/2"

Score Short Side: 1" from each side

Use a bone folder and fold at all score lines, then cut scores (four per side) on the long sides just to where the score lines intersect. Fold it all up and use double-sided sticky tape to put it all together!

For my sentiments I used the JustRite Something Sweet Borders and Centers. Be sure and head over to the Paper Maniac Blog for daily inspiration for the holidays. The DT has been coming up with some amazing creations that you will not want to miss!

Make sure you take advantage of the great sales in the the store this week plus 15% off anything and everything you need, including items already on sale. The only exception is the Copic Coloring Club Kits which are already at the lowest price possible (coupon code MERRY15)

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AiFactory #16 ~ Is There a Doctor in the House?

Happy Tuesday everyone! It is another crazy week around here. My DD's Christmas Party at school is Friday so I am headed out today to do some shopping! I have a ton of stuff to get together and I just hope I can get all done in time.

It is time for another AiFactory Challenge and this week the DT is featuring the clipart set Boo Boo Fixer. Since hospitals are so clean and sparse, are challenge for you is to create a Clean and Simple Card with lots of white. You don't have to use an AiFactory image, but if you have some we would love to see them. There are also a few FREEBIES available in the store for you to use!

This week I decided to create a simple 2-5-7-10 Box. I used white cs to make the box, cut the oval out with nestabilities and use sticky strip to adhere acetate for the window. I printed and cut out the nurse from Boo Boo Fixer and used glue dots to put her on the box. I filled the box with Cherry Halls and used Pure Poppy saddle stitch ribbon to close it up. A great little gift for someone who is not feeling well and needs a little pick me up.

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 free clipart set of your choice. If you upload to an online gallery please use AIF016. For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Carole * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink

Thanks for stopping by,

Paper Maniac Inspirations: Altered Paint Can

Hello everyone! It is a cold, windy day in Ohio! I am so glad I went shopping yesterday, I would not want to be out and about today. Got pretty much all my shopping done (yeah!) just need to pick up a few gift cards and I will be finished!

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 an altered paint can filled with yummy Lindor Truffles that I made for my DD's teacher. I have been hoarding these paint cans for quite awhile but I believe I bought them at local wholesaler. The DP around the bottom is from the Christmas Past paper pack by Graphic 45 and the ribbon is from the Autumn Make It Yours Kit
I used the JustRite Something Sweet Borders and Centers for my sentiment and cut it out with circle and scallop nestabilities.

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.
~ 15% off anything and everything you need, including items already on sale. The only exception is the Copic Coloring Club Kits which are already at the lowest price possible (coupon code in Newsletter
~ December Unity Store Kit ~ Sweet Affections is now available.

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

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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,

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.

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So Excited ~ New Moon Tomorrow!!

Hey all! Thank goodness the weekend is almost here. I can not wait to see New Moon tomorrow! Anyway, I just wanted to drop in real quick and share a pic of the tee I made for my daughter and her friend to wear to tomorrow.....

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Paper Maniac ~ Vintage Drop Ornament

Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you are having a great week so far. This week at Paper Maniac we are continuing with our daily Holiday inspiration.

When I saw this Drop Ornament template by Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs, I knew it would be perfect for the Graphic 45 vintage papers available in the store. This is super easy to make ~ just print the template directly on the back of your designer paper then cut, score and fold! I decided to keep mine simple with just paper and satin ribbon, but this could be easily be embellished for any style.

In case you missed the newsletter here is quick update on this weeks happenings:

~ 15% off Wood Mounted Stamps
~ 15% off Basic Gray Card Kit (CARDS15)
~ Mark your calendars for a HUGE Black Friday Sale (11/24)


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

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Paper Maniac ~ Holiday Decor and More...

Hi everyone! Hope this post finds you healthy and happy! We are in our second week of Paper Maniac's Decoration a Day Inspiration for the month of November and the DT has been coming up with some amazing ornaments, holiday decor and gift ideas. If you haven't already, you definitely want to head over to the Paper Maniac blog to check it all out.

Today, I am sharing a Luminaria I made using the adorable Tweet Winter Wishes from Our Craft Lounge. You can get the tutorial for the Luminaria on Splitcoast.

I used Aqua Mist (PTI) cardstock as my base and stamped this with white snowflakes. I stamped all the images separately and used them to build a scene. This was rather easy and really fun to make and I will definitely be making a few more to add to my holiday decorations around the house.

Just in case you missed the Newsletter this week - Here are the current specials going on in the store:

- 12% off items in the So ThankFALL section(can be paired with Newsletter coupon)
- 10% off Entire purchase til Nov. 16th ~ excludes Copic Coloring Club Sets (coupon in newsletter)
- Don't forget to check out this weeks Paper Maniac Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,

Paper Maniac Decoration a Day ~ Holiday Ornament

Hi everyone!! This month at Paper Maniac we are providing you with daily Holiday Inspiration. Today, I am showing you these great gift card/money ornaments. I buy a ton of gift cards during the holidays and I usually end up placing the envelopes on the tree until I see the recipients. These little ornaments will look so much better decorating the tree and the recipients will have a nice keepsake for their own tree.




I used Nestabilities to cut all the Scallops and Circles for this ornament. I cut the red cardstock with a large scallop and used a large circle for the Eskimo Kisses (Basic Grey) DSP. I stamped the image using JustRite Something Sweet Borders & Centers Round 2-3/8 and used a medium circle to cut it out. I mounted that on green cardstock cut with a medium scallop. and centered this on the the larger scallop. I cut another large scallop and cut that in half, used score tape along the edge and put that on the back to hold the gift card or money.

Just in case you missed the Newsletter this week - Here are the current specials going on in the store:

- 20% off item JustRite Stamps (no coupon needed)
- 20% off Spellbinders Dies and Impressabilities (coupon in newsletter)
- Don't forget to check out this weeks Paper Maniac Challenge.

Be sure to check out Paper Maniac's Decoration a Day blog inspiration.

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AiFactory #10 ~ Alter Something

Hello! Hope you are all doing well. It has been fairly quiet around here lately. Soccer and Cheerleading are finally over and my kids are both taking a break from winter sports this year. It is kinda of strange to no be rushing around everyday from one thing to another.

This week at AiFactory, we are challenging you to alter something. As soon as I saw these adorable Garden Bugs, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. These images are just perfect for altered baby onesies. I used Photoshop to add the phrases and mirror the images, printed them on to transfer paper and ironed them on! I used the flower image in the set to make a litte 3x3 card for a perfect gift set. I loved this project so much that I made a couple sets and am giving one away. Just leave a comment on this post by Monday (11/9) at 10pm EST and I will announce the winner in my Tuesday post. As a special bonus if you post a project to the AiFactory Challenge Blog I will give you a second entry for the onesies.

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. No need to use AiFactory Images, but if you have them we would love to see them! What are you playing for...A Digi Paper Pack of your choice. If you uplaod to an online gallery please use AIF0010

Also be sure and check out the new AIF Kit Club Launch! You can get all the details here!

For more inspiration, be sure and visit the rest of the fabulous Design Team:

Mia (Owner) * Ashley * Carole * De * Erin * Kerry * Lola * Fink * Betty

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SSDS Week 13 ~ Anything but a Card

Happy Halloween!! The weather has been sooo nice this week in Ohio but of course today it is raining! We already had trick-or-treat in our area so at least we won't have to do it in the rain.

This week at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturday we are doing Anything but a Card (ABC). I made this great little pizza boxes for the kids to give to their teachers for Halloween. I was inspired to make these by my good friend Crystal and you can check out her awesome intructions here.

We do have some sad news this week at SSDS...our dear friends Boni and Cheri have decided to step down. They will be greatly missed and I wish them the best!!

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.

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{Halloween Pizza Box Supplies}

Digital Image: Halloween Digi ~ Black Cat (freebie from Robin's Artful Musings)

Paper: True Black CS (PTI), Halloween DSP (K&Company)