Oops I Did It Again

I really thought this time I was going to be on time with the Friday Sketchers challenge.  I finished my card but I didn't want to take the photo until today so I could have sunlight.  GRRR! New challenge is already up and I missed out again.  I need to get an agenda and start writing everything down so I can better manage all these challenges and contests.  Here it is anyway.  I used the Basic Grey Olivia PP's and the gorgeous flowers are from Magenta & Prima.  The Chandelier Garland is from Magenta.  The stamp is from All That Scraps.  TFL!

Here is some more amazing news!  On Wednesday I found out that I made the DT for Best Creation Inc.  WOOT!!!! I am so excited and I should be receiving my box sometime next week.  I can't wait to start creating.  In the meantime you can check out their lines here.  Click on by theme to see their wonderful pattern papers, chipboard & stickers.

Lord Have Mercy Sketch & Bikkie With Cookie

Have you ever been so overwhelmed with all the contests out there?  I have! I can't begin to tell you how many sketch contests I save onto my desktop only to pull my hair out when I realize 1) I have no idea which blog it came from or 2) I remember to do them after the expiry date.  Once again I didn't make it in time.  The sketch came from here at Lord Have Mercy.  And the adorable Bikkie with Coffee came from The Stamping Bazaar!  Marina's digi stamps are so much fun to play with.

Here is a link to all the wonderful comments I was given at Scrapbook Star gallery.  Thank you everyone for the amazing comments.

Here is my Thank You card!

Big Announcements!

I have several announcements.  First I'd like to give a big WOOT!!! I made my first stamping DT! The wonderful artist Marina Neira who has made stamps for The Greeting Farm has now opened her own stamping company called The Stamping Bazaar.  Her stamps are beautifully detailed and are the sweetest.  I am so happy to be at the start of this new venture with Marina.  I am so excited to be working with her and the many talented women that were also chosen.  Be sure to check it out.

I will also be a guest on Sept. 12 & 19 for a new scrapping challenge board.  It's called Better Living Through Scrapbooking.  What I like about this challenge board is that you are given at least 5 things and you have to use at least 2 of the items.  It's really a great challenge blog to get you thinking outside of your comfort zone.  There are great prizes to be won so check it out.

And lastly I have a winner for my contest.  The winner of the new papers from We R Memory Keepers is Charlene!!! Congrats.

Another Card and an Extension!

For this card I used the Sarah Kay Stamp.  The gorgeous PP is from Creative Imaginations, the flowers are handmade.  I used a pearl dabber on the tip and then used diamond stickles.  The leaves are also handmade.  I inked it with a darker color and used a marker to draw the lines.  This time I used Derwent Coloursoft pencils with Fragonard Odourless Mineral Spirit. 

Here is a close-up of the flowers! TFL! :D

Due to the vacation time and not everyone linking their blogs or facebook I am extending the deadline for my blog candy.  I will be announcing the winner on Aug.15 Sunday!  If you haven't linked your blog please do so otherwise you are not eligiable for the prize.

Friday Sketchers

I stumbled upon this cool site called Friday Sketchers.  Every Friday there is a sketch that comes out.  I can use a little inspiration but also win a prize or two along the way! :D  You have until Thursday to submit.  Here is my first challenge using this sketch.

And here is my interpretation!

Cards and Blog Candy

I was so excited to use the new Echo Park papers Summertime and I thought it went perfect with The Whiff Of Joy Stamp "Willow With Umbrella"  If you haven't bought Echo Park yet you should.  It's a perfect collection for summertime.

For this next card I used Fancy Pants Like Father Like Son but I don't know the name of the stamp.  I was at my friends house and just had to use it but there was no name.  My title is Pal and each letter has a word.  Playful, Adventurous & Loving.  Perfect for these furry pups!

And now it's time for some Blog Candy.  I am having a contest and it's super easy.  For those of you already following me post on your blog that I am having a contest. Leave me a comment with your blog. For those of you following me who don't have a blog post on facebook or a message board with a link to where you posted. Just copy the address above where you left your post and paste it to your comment. For new people click follow my blog but also leave a post on your blog and leave me a comment with a link to your blog. Same thing goes if you don't have a blog leave a message on facebook or a message board.  I will announce the winner on Tuesday.  Good luck!

More Cards and Basic Grey

Most of you who know me will know that I absolutely love Basic Grey.  I buy the full collections and matching embellies.  I was not so sold on the Olivia line but absolutely adored the Oliver Line.  However, as a last minute decision when I placed my order with my LSS I decided to get the 6x6 pad of Olivia.  Boy oh boy was I wrong.  I am totally loving them on my cards and wonder if I should get the 12x12.  Here are two cards I completed using the Basic Grey Olivia and using "The Greeting Farm" stamps.  As well as the Stampin' Up Markers.

This last card I used the Kaiser Craft Peachy Keen Collection 6x6 pad.  I also used the sweet flowers from Magnolia and inked them and then stickled them with Diamond.  I also did some fussy cutting and it really was fussy! LOL! TFL!