There She Goes Release Week | Day Four

Today is the last day of There She Goes Release week. Today's set is just spectacular. I hope that you have enjoyed the week's sneaks.

Jessica and Tobi have been hard at work creating an AMAZING new set for us, Chalkboard Memories. If you are familiar with the VERY popular Chalkboard Technique, this set was created for that particular style!! It is full of SUPER cute images, and FABULOUS sayings…and the chalkboard itself? Fantastic!

Chalkboard Memories is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18.00. 

I unfortunately am not familiar with the chalkboard technique and had such a busy couple of weeks that I didn't have time to check it out. I look forward to learning the technique (when school is out). Now I don't get a lot of credit for the design of this card. Once again, I was surfing in the middle of the night. I even wrote down the artists name and her blog and now I can't read my own writing. I will find her card. 

Would you like to win the new stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 27^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

The new stamps will be available on Saturday, April 27^th at 11 p.m.

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

There She Goes Release Week | Day Three

It's day three at There She Goes Release week. Thanks for all the wonderful comments. You're going to just love today's stamp set. 

Our newest sock goblin from Wendy Leach…be still my heart. Larry is ready for a day at the office, can’t you tell?

Larry is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

I just love this sock goblin. I had so much fun coloring up this little guy. I love the sentiment it just spoke to me. I need to make a card with just this sentiment. I thought about that at first, but really loved the goblin, I had to combine them. I hope you like. 

Would you like to win the new? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 27^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

There She Goes Release Week | Day Two

It's day two of There She Goes Release week and we have two sets to show off today. I know you're just going to love these.

Our first set from Megan Suarez this month is the gorgeous new Dream in Color. We love the gorgeous style of this flower, and we think you will, too.

Dream in Color is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 2 stamps and will sell for $9.00. 

I love this flower. It reminds me of this bowl that I painted years ago. Painting that bowl took me about two months, I'm so glad this fun flower didn't take that long! 

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The newest addition to Megan’s Spice Girls line is the GORGEOUS new Ginger set. Isn’t she lovely?

Ginger is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00. 

This little gal is just too cute! I had so much fun coloring her up. Her face is just so sweet and innocent. 

Would you like to win the new stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 27^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

The new stamps will be available on Saturday, April 27^th at 11pm.

There She Goes Release Week | Day One

It's my favorite time of the month again! There She Goes Release Week and do we ever have an amazing line up for you.

It took a little begging, but we finally got Torico to illustrate a pirate set for us!! If you “need a little ‘aye’ candy”, well then “X marks the spot”.

Shiver Me Timbers is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $24.00. 

I’m sure it comes as NO surprise to all you loyal There She Goes fans, but we couldn’t go without creating a companion set to go along with this SUPER fun set!! Leave it to the Trendsetters to come up with so many FUNNY and AWESOME sentiments that one set just couldn't hold them all.

Ship Happens is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

For my card, I chose this guy and the sentiment from Ship Happens because I happen to be working on this at my cousins house (who is not into stamping at all) and she saw the sentiment and laughed and laughed, I was just tickled so how could I resist not making this for her!! 

Would you like to win the new stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, April 27th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

The new stamps will be available on Saturday, April 27^th at 11 p.m.

Recipe: 
Stamps: There She Goes (Shiver Me Timbers and Ship Happens) 
Ink: HP & Copics
Paper: Bazzill Basics (candy apple & white); Teresa Collins - Everyday Moments 
Accessories: EK Success punch, Gemstones, Nestabilities 

Lighten Up!

It's There She Goes (Again!) Week. I hope that you have been by the TSG blog to see former Trendsetter cards this week. I just love this week because I love to see all the wonderful eye candy! For my card this week I chose to highlight the stamp set Lighten Up. This is such a fun set. There are so many possibilities.

I love this paper from Authentic. I love the combination of blue and brown. Look - no bow! 

Well I hate to make my post so short, but I have to put some final things together for tomorrow's science lesson. I'm so excited to be doing this electrical unit (the other reason I picked Lighten Up). It's so fun watching 8 year-old children using one bulb, one battery, and one wire to light up the bulb. It just brightened my day. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #194

Good Morning TMS Fans!

It's actually Monday evening for me as I write this post...what could go wrong today did go wrong today. My para didn't come to work, so all the reading testing I had planned didn't get done! It began to snow around 1:00 today and it's still snowing! I know we need the moisture, but good grief. Came home to do a load of laundry and the washing machine backed up and made a bloody mess. Then I received a phone call from a friend (and former boss) of mine - his wife of 27 years lost her battle with breast cancer. I'm so sad for him and his daughter. My message to you ladies, be sure to do your self-checks and mammograms. Early detection is the key.

Now onto Tuesday Morning Sketches. This week we have my favorite sponsor - There She Goes! We have a great sketch to work with and of course the best stamps on the planet.

For my card, I chose to use Polka Dot Pals - this set is just so adorable. I just love the darling little animals. Isn't that lamb just so fluffy?

I hope you'll join us this week at TMS. Please be sure to stop by the blog and check out what the rest of the DT put together.

Thanks for stopping by and listening to my ranting! Have an awesome day!!

There She Goes Release Week | Day Three

It's the final day of There She Goes Release Week. From all the wonderful comments you all have left - I'm thinking you have really loved the sneaks. Today is just as fabulous too!

Our second new artist, Wendy Leach, stole Jessica's heart the minute she saw her first sock goblin drawing…so. darn. fun. This month’s set, Phyllis, is just TOO cute!!

Phyllis is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Would you like to win the new Phyllis stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM EasternTime Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

There She Goes Release Week | Day Two

It's day two of the There She Goes Release Week. Today is jammed packed with wonderful photos. Sit back and enjoy.

This month we are introducing a BRAND new artist to There She Goes, Megan Suarez!! She has started us out with three FABULOUS stamp sets, which we think you are going to love. Her style is a touch on the side of gothic, but so much fun. We can’t wait to see what’s next with this AMAZING designer!!

Penelope & Birdcage is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Isn't Penelope just the cutest? I struggled between her and the birdcage. Both images are just adorable. I wanted more practice with hair. I just love the blue and yellow combination. 

Nutmeg is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 5 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Okay, I am totally in love with Nutmeg. When I saw her hair I about freaked because I had no clue what I was going to do. I watched YouTube videos for hours and then came across one that showed how to make curly hair. I love how this came out. I hope you like it too.

Journal Lines is a 3x4 set that includes 1 stamp, and will sell for $9.00.

Okay, when I first saw this I thought, "Great, something for my scrapbooks." Then I was cleaning my office because I needed some sticky notes for my class. I was looking at Journal Lines and my plain sticky notes and viola - I can stamp the lines on my sticky notes that my students and I don't like to use the ones without lines. I am so excited. I made a Post-It Note Holder using Bloom. I added the little daisy from the Lucky Duck set. 

Would you like to win all three new stamp sets from Megan Suarez (Penelope & Birdcage / Nutmeg / Journal Lines)? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

There She Goes Release Week | Day One

It's Release Week over at There She Goes...my favorite week! Do we ever have some fabulous stamp sets to show you - six in all! So let's get started.

If it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck…well, it’s probably a Lucky Duck!! Ok, that was corny, but this SUPER cute set by Torico will make you squeal with delight…could it get any cuter? Lots of ducks, and stamps to build the perfect scene, it’s so versatile.

Lucky Duck is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 24 stamps and will sell for $18.00.

While brainstorming the sentiments for Lucky Duck, as always, we took a turn for the dark side…..what else can I say besides this set is ducking awesome!!

Hooked on Quack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

Ok, isn't the face on this duck just too precious? I have a new favorite set...I love the sentiments. I'm glad that Jessica gave us two sets of sentiments. The sentiment I used comes from Hooked on Quack and I love it. I had a bit of a tiff with someone and I hope they realize I am sorry and I'm sure this card will help with that. 

Would you like to win the new Lucky Duck /Hooked on Quack stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, March 30^th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Recipe
Stamps: There She Goes (Lucky Duck and Hooked on Quack)
Ink: Copics 
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white and lemonade); Authentic (Bundles)
Accessories: Ribbon Carousel (ribbon); Martha Stewart (punch)

Dream a New Dream

Ending the week off with There She Goes (Again!) I decided to highlight one more set. I chose Dream a New Dream. I just happen to love all the TSG stamp sets with flowers in them. This set is just "dreamy."

For my card I used this beautiful bouquet of flowers. I'm not really sure what kind of flowers they are, but they are pretty. They remind me of a wedding bouquet - I used to make wedding flowers (a lifetime ago). I was recently asked if I could do anything what would I do. I would love to go back to being a florist. I used to love to make floral arrangements. Now I love coloring and making cards. I love how this card came out! Now I know why I have boxes full of cards...I can't seem to part with them.

I hope you stop by the TSG blog to see all the gorgeous cards the Trendsetter's made. You won't believe the gorgeous eye candy. Just think I'm part of it!!

Thanks for stopping by today. Have an awesome day.



Recipe: 
Stamps: There She Goes (Dream a New Dream)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white and romance); Teresa Collins (Sweet Afternoon)
Accessories: Michael's (ribbon) 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #190

Good Morning TMS Fans! We have a great sketch to work with this week. I combined the sketch with There She Goes (Again!) week.

Be sure to head over to the TMS blog to check out the sketch and to see what's up for one lucky player from this week's sponsor - StampingScrapping.com which offers stamps, dies and supplies.

This week for TSG (Again!) the three sets being highlighted this month are:

What's Up Buttercup

Dream a New Dream

ROFL Taglines 

What's up Buttercup is such an elegant set. I love flowers. This set is such a wonderful versatile set. I hope you'll check it out. I hope you enjoy my card. Be sure to stop by the TSG blog to see previous cards created by former and current Trendsetters. 

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day! 

TSG198 - Color Challenge

This week at There She Goes our challenge is brought to us by our Trendsetter of the week, Carole!!  She has challenged us to make a card or project using the color swatch provided- shades of green.

For my card I used Zoo-Pendous. I have had this set for a while and haven't been able to ink up my set even though I have some pages to make for my cousin and her kids' trip to the zoo. I'm not a big fan of green all by itself, but this came out fun. I think I had to go through every piece of scrap paper that I had to get different shades. I hope you'll come and join us this week. 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s color challenge and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (March 18th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG198 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~ Tracy M.

~ Tangii

~ Wendy P

~ Torico

TSG197 - Black Cardstock

This week’s There She Goes challenge is brought to you by one of our new trendsetters, Vera Yates!! She has challenged us to make a card using only black cardstock for your layering.

For my card today I chose to use the new Giddy Up set. I also noticed that in the store Jessica is offering a Silhouette Cut File for this darling set. I have to say I was a bit intimidated to color this precious little girl, but I really love how she came out. I personally am not a cowgirl at all. I am city girl all the way! But she is just precious. I just love the pony. If I were a cowgirl, I'd have it no other way than pink boots. 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s challenge(matting with black cardstock) and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (March 11th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG197 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~ Vera
~ Tracy
~ Kim O.
~ Wendy P.
~ Tracy V.

Hope you'll come along and play with us. Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!


Stamps: There She Goes - (Giddy Up)
Ink: HP Photo and Copics
Paper: Bazzill Basics (avalanche and black); MME - Miss Caoline (Howdy Doody) 
Accessories: Michaels (ribbon); Close To My Heart (button); Doodle Bug - Doodle Twine (swimming pool) 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #187

Well I am certain it's a fabulous day at Tuesday Morning Sketches, but for Tuesday in my life it's not going to be good.

It snowed like the dickens Sunday night and instead of closing or even delaying the start of school - my district opened as usual. I arrived at work Monday and the parking lot hadn't been cleared. There was about a foot of snow. I'm just glad I didn't get stuck and got the car parked. Well after school, I'm walking the kids out. As I was leaving who falls? ME!! Not once, oh no, I had to go and fall twice. The parking lot was an ice skating rink and I didn't have on my skates. Now, my knee is swollen and incredibly swollen, plus I twisted my ankle and my hip. I just feel so stupid. I was so excited to leave, I was going to the gym to exercise (which I haven't done in like in a year and a half because of my knee). So today, I am hoping I can just walk.

Enough of my woes...Today at TMS we have a favorite sponsor - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I didn't request an image in time, but the rest of the DT has some fabulous images to share. For my card, I turned to There She Goes. Two weeks ago was TSG (Again!) and I had the set Sweet Pea already colored up and so wanted to put it on a card...so here it is.

I'm not much of a lavender/purple kind of girl...but I thought the coloring on these sweet flowers came out real nice. I need to give this card to Stacy, the nurse in our building. She got me home, shoveled some snow so my car could be parked and didn't leave me till she was sure that I had enough ice and ibuprofen. What a sweet lady. 

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll stop by the rest of the DT and see there marvelous creations. Have an awesome day! 

Recipe: 
Stamps: There She Goes (Sweet Pea) 
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white and heather); MME (Graceful) 
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Accessories: Rhinestone Stickers 

TSG196 - CASE a Trendsetter

This week at There She Goes our challenge is brought to us by Jessie! She is asking you to CASE your favorite card by a Trendsetter!! If you aren't familiar with CASEing, just pick a favorite card by a Trendsetter, and use it to create a card of your own inspired by theirs, but different in some way! To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project by CASEing any card by a Trendsetter. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (March 4th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

For my card I chose to CASE Melyssa Connolly and her fabulous card using the mini set Vroom. I just love her style and her coloring. This week I was working on posting the Trendies cards to Pinterest and I came across Melyssa's card and I just needed one of my own. To make mine slightly different I used patterned paper, the Swiss Dots embossing folder, and a different punch. Oh, and I could not do the sewing.

I hope you'll join us this week! Thanks for stopping by. Have a awesome day!! 

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG196 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Need some inspiration to help you get started? Check out these great cards made by the following Trendsetters!

~ Kim O.
~ Tracy


Recipe: 
Stamps: There She Goes (Vroom)
Paper: Bazzill Basics (white, lagoon, & cotton); Patterned paper (unknown)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Accessories: Close To My Heart (buttons); SU (twine)