Happy Birthday TSG! Trendsetter Surprise Party

Hi everyone! Today is MY DAY to give away a free mini set from THERE SHE GOES!!!! 

TSG turns 3 this month and Jessica has been partying all month. As part of the celebration all of the Trendsetters will be giving away a mini stamp set. Monday will begin a week long puzzle piece game. So you'll have to stop by the TSG blog to get in on all the fun and festivities.

All you need to do is comment on my blog and one random winner will be chosen to select a mini stamp set. There are a lot of fabulous minis in the store. You have until October 1st to comment. Don't forget you can comment on all the Trendsetter's blog. Each of us are giving away a set to celebrate.

For my card I used one of the newest released sets, Fabulous. I just love this set. It's so easy and fun to stamp. When the release was done I saw Jodi's card and just had to CASE it...so that is what I did. I love how this came out. I hope you do to.

Be sure to head over to the There She Goes Blog and check out all the happenings. Also, be sure to comment on the Trendsetter's blogs - including mine for a chance to win a mini set of your choice.

Recipe:
Stamps: There She Goes (Fabulous)
Paper: DCWV (The Luxury Stack); Recollections (Modern Bouquet); Bazzill Basics (avalanche and lemonaide)
Ink: Close to My Heart (Moonstruck and Sunny Yellow)
Accessories: gold brads (Making Memories); ribbon (May Arts); Martha Stewart (punch)

There She Goes Release Week | Day Three

It's the last day of There She Goes Release Week. The stamp sets have been marvelous and today's stamp set is exactly what I need!

This versitle and fun stamp set with coordinating Dies available, is the first in a series! With amazingly detailed flowers, ribbons and sentiments, you'll be celebrating ALL of the important people in your life! The line art and solid images allow for stamping only or coloring, while the tails and ribbons can easily become stems. The circle image coordinates with a 1.25" circle punch. With so many design possibilities, this is a must have stamp set for your collection. Co-illustrated by Melyssa Connolly and Jessica Knutsen.

World's Best is a 6x8 sized stamp set that includes 58 images and will sell for $24.

For my project I decided to make a card for one of the teachers at my school. He was honored this evening for publishing 3 books on Colorado History. I think that's a fabulous accomplishment. I didn't go to the meeting where he was honored so I made the card to let him know that I think he's awesome. I know "male" cards shouldn't have bows - but he is a 3rd grade teacher and I know he won't mind.

I just love this new set. I am going to make some of these fabulous "prize" ribbons for my students and pass them out when they show their best side. I hope that it'll offer them some well needed motivation. I just know they'll love them.  

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To make your stamps more versatile and useable, we have designed this 5 piece die collection a must-have addition. The Prize Ribbon/Flower dies fit all the coordinating stamp images from World's Best. You can make flowers with the stems and leaves or celebrate your child's first spelling test with a prize ribbon cut from the same dies. Layer the ribbon with a 1.25" punched circle for more layering possibilities. The 5 dies come as one unit making storage a breeze.

World's Best Die is a set of 5 dies with the largest die measuring at 1.75" in diameter and will sell for $14.50.

Would you like to win the World's Best stamp set and World's Best Die? Here is what you need to do - visit the Trendsetter's blogs that are participating in this blog hop challenge and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter's blogs will be randomly chosen at the "it" blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter's World's Best stamp set / World's Best Die 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, September 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Thanks for stopping by. Good luck with winning these fabulous sets! I appreciate all your fabulous comments.

Recipe:
Stamps: There She Goes (World's Best)
Paper: October Afternoon (School House/Flashcards); Bazzill Basics (cream puff, blue); Close to My Heart (black)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Close to My Heart (Holiday Red)
Accessories: There She Goes (World's Best Die); ribbon (Michael's); dimensionals (SU)

There She Goes Release Week | Day Two

It's day two of the TSG release week. Today's stamp set is awesome! For those Holloween lovers this set has it all.

Halloween is a favorite crafting holiday, and Torico has made the celebration even easier with this cleaver and fun stamp set. With solid, as well as line art images, backgrounds and Halloween fun will be had with this stamp set. Four (4) different tree sizes, two houses, ghosts, bats, spiders, pumpkins and fabulous sentiments are just a few examples of what's included in this "Hauntingly Delightful" companion set.

Bugs & Hisses is 6x8 sized stamp set that includes 35 images and will sell for $24.

For my project I wanted to create something that I could give to my fellow teachers and my students. Although our school does not celebrate Halloween - the kids still love to get candy! They are going to love these.

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Get ready to celebrate the season with the hautingly fabulous Spider Web Border Die. With holes to make punching out the pieces easier, this is an easy to use and adorable die that will spice up any crafting project!

Spider Web Die is .625 in tall and 6 in wide and will sell for $10.

Would you like to win the Bugs & Hisses stamp set and Spider Web die? Here is what you need to do ~ visit the Trendsetter's blogs that are participating in this blog hop challenge and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter's blog will be randomly choses as the "it" blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter's Bugs & Hisses / Spider Web Die 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, September 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

One random commenter from a per-determined Trendsetter's Blog Hop Challenge post will be selected to win. You’ll have till Saturday's Release Party to comment on as many Trendsetter Blog Hop Challenge posts as possible. The more Trendsetter posts you comment on during each Blog Hop Challenge, the greater your chances of winning! Be sure to check the TSG Blog Saturday evening after 9:00pm EST to see if you're a winner!



Recipe:
Stamps: There She Goes (Bugs & Hisses)
Paper: Recollections (Midnight Magic)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Accessories: Shapeabilities (Fancy Tags); Cricut Art Philosophy (Close to My Heart); ribbon (Michael's); assorted candy!!

Tuesday Morning Sketches #112

It's a busy Tuesday for me!! I'm not complaining...I am totally delighted to post all my creations.

For There She Goes Release Week - Click Here!

For Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - Click Here!

Or feel free to stay awhile and have a look around.

This week at Tuesday Morning Sketches we have a fabulous sketch - I really like this sketch it's very versatile. Plus we have DRS Designs as this week's sponsor. They have so many wonderful stamps, especially their holiday line. I selected this fabulous scarecrow because it has been a total autumn week here in Colorado. What a great way to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

I totally had a blast coloring in this image. Our school is doing the play The Wizard of Oz and the music room is right next door to my class room and so all of the songs are stuck in my head. This is the other reason I selected this image!! I love the scarecrow - I think he's my favorite character.

Hope you have enjoyed your time in my blog. I totally appreciate all your comments. Have an awesome day!! 

Recipe:
Stamps: DRS Designs (Large Scarecrow)
Paper: Bazzill Basics (avalanche); Me & My Big Ideas (Forever Watercolor)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PrismaColor Colored Pencils
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, brads and Cricut Art Philosophy (Close to My Heart)

FTTC136 ~ All Dolled Up

This week's hostess at Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ~ FTTC136 is Betty Wright. If you have never seen her work you need to pop over and take a look - wow is she ever talented!! This week she is challenging us to pull out all the stops and get "All Dolled Up." We're playing dress up and going all girl with ribbons and bows, pearls and glitz, and anything else girly!

For those that really know me - I am not at all girly. I think I have two dresses in my closet!! But when it comes to my cards - I love all girly with pink being my go to color. When I thought about the set I wanted to use how could I pass on Make a Wish? It's everything girly...what girl (even Tom-boys) doesn't want to be a princess?

I just love this card. When I saw Betty make a card with these shoes - I immediately purchased this set. I had to have these slippers. Years ago I was given a small pair of ballet slippers and they sit on my dresser - these slippers look just like them. They are one of my most prized possessions. I just love how my "girly" card came out. It's so me and yet not me!!

Now it's time to check out the fabulous creations from the rest of the design team ~ Cindy, Heather, Maki, Tammy, Silke, Beate and Betty.

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Flourishes (Make a Wish)
Paper: Bazzill Basics (Avalanche); Me & My Big Ideas (Forever Watercolor)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: ribbon (stash); pearls (Close to My Heart); lace (JoAnn's); Art Philosophy Cricut (Close to My Heart)

There She Goes Release Week | Day One

Yeah!! It's release week at There She Goes. I am so excited because this is my first release at as Trendsetter. I am totally so happy to be on this amazing team. Let's get on with the hop!!
Jessica is changing things up a bit this blog hop...so be sure to read all the way through to learn how to win the following two new sets.

Di has created another gorgeous addition to her wildly popular Build a Scene stamp sets. With stone and ivy walls, gorgeous little puppies and kitties, and uplifting, heart-felt sentiments, this stamp set is fabulous alone or paired with any of the Designs by Di stamp sets.

Follow Your Bliss is a 4x6 sized stamp set that includes 19 images and will sell for $15.

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Acorns, leaves, pumpkins, gingerbreads are just some of the gorgeous images added to the "Buckets of Love-Holiday Additions" stamp set. Coordinate the bountiful holiday images with the different buckets from "Buckets of Love" to create gorgeous fall and winter holiday décor. Torico’s additional sentiments will be sure to finish off your creation perfectly!

BOL Holiday Additions is a 4x4 sized stamp set that includes 14 images and will sell for $10.

Would you like to win the Follow Your Bliss and BOL Holiday Additions Stamp sets? Here is what you need to do - visit the Trendsetter's blogs that are participating in this blog hop challenge and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter's blogs will be randomly chosen as the "it" blog and a winner will be picked using a random generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter's Follow Your Bliss / BOL Holiday Additions 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, September 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Here is the list of today's Trendsetters. Happy hopping!!

 
Recipes:
Card One:
Stamps: There She Goes (Follow Your Bliss)
Paper: DCWV (Linen Closet)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PrismaColor Colored Pencils
Accessories: ribbon (SU); Nestabilities (ovals and scalloped ovals)

Card Two:
Stamps: There She Goes (BOL Holiday Additions)
Paper: Close to My Heart (Mistletoe)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PrismaColor Colored Pencils
Accessories: rhinestones (stash); Nestabilities (circles - lacey); Cricut Art Philosophy (Close to My Heart)

Tuesday Morning Sketches #111

Today at Tuesday Morning Sketches we have a great sketch from DT member Kathy Curry and it's a great sketch! We also have Whimsie Doodles as our sponsor. I love Melyssa Connolly's work. Most of you may know that she also draws for TSG. So I'm totally excited to work with some of her digital images.

This week is a judged challenge - you need to decorate your card inside and out. As I am writing this post I just realized that I did not decorate the inside of my card. My apologies. 

For my card this week I selected a new digi from the Whimsie shop called Steampunk Lizzie. I have been seeing some cards with a "steampunk" theme. I had to look that up to learn where the idea is coming from. Well I didn't go ALL out steampunk, as this is my first try. I thought I'd be a little toned down. I colored the image to reflect the coloring on the Whimsie blog. I just loved the image and wanted it to come close to what I saw. I totally love how this card came out. I hope you do to. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for stopping by. Have an awesome day!!

Recipe:
Digital Image: Whimise Doodles (Steampunk Lizzie)
Papers: Close to My Heart (Passages)
Ink: Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Accessories: Tim Holtz (sproket gears, ball chain, & timepieces), ribbon (stash), EZ Success (punch)