12 HOPS OF CHRISTMAS ....

Hello Everyone !!!

Welcome to TCC 12 HOPS OF CHRISTMAS ....

If you are just joining me now..please go to Character Cafe store to start from the begin..so you don't miss any of the fabulous goodies..and if you are here from Billie's blog...you are on the right tune..

so here is my creation with fabulous FA LA LA LA TRIO....you gotta love them..cutest image ever..

Whats a Christmas gift without some chocolate..lol. so I made a small box out of acetate and filled it with candy...yummy.

Now the candy you all are looking for is....

"On the 7th hop of Christmas TCC gave to me...7 fancy flowers"

look at the little guy there..isn't he the cutest one..I actually held him with a tweezer to trim..it was a crazy idea to cut out the little fella..finally I adhered him with 1/4 of a mini pop dot :)

The tag can actually be used as an ornament too...

Now be sure to check all the deets here...Leave comment on each stop in order to win the Grand Prize.. Kendra and Kelly have arranged for the most Awesome candy...  Copic Airbrush system and many more ..I wish I was hopping with you all and could enter myself  for the draw :(.

You all don't miss the chance...please spread the word about the hop..

more people = more prizes..

Now hop onto Lola's Blog... enjoy her fabulous creation..

This project is also for the following challenges.....

 Our creative corner: sketch

  Dare U2digistamp: Red, Green + your choice of neutral....so I used white for Neutral.

 Creative Inspirations: CHRISTMAS CARD & TAG SET!.

 Stamp with fun: Xmas

 Stampavie and more: Christmas.

 2redbananas: Winter/Christmas

  Incy wincy designs: Red and Green.

  Cupcake Craft challenges: Red and Green

 Tuesday Taggers: Christmas Carol...how about fa la la la trio 's carol ;)

Good Luck......

GDT card....

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I'm happy to be the Guest Desinger of Dutch Dare Card Challenges this week. Instyle Stamps is sponsoring this fabulous challenge blog today....I used one of my fave ISS winter images...SNOWMAN CHICK for my card ...

  Dutch Dare Card Challenges: Colour inspiration

   Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential: HATS ON.. so Snowman's hat counts..

  Paper Cutz challenge: Anything goes...

  Sweet Stop Sketches: Sketch#32

  Digital Tuesday Challenge: Christmas Sparkle.....so here is Christmas time snow fun :)

  Stamping Vacation: Pick 3 Glitter Options..

I picked.... Glitter Patterned Paper, Colored the Snowmen with Fine glitter and doodled around the Sentiment ,then covered it with glitter.

 Copic Creations: Coloring Snow/Snowpeople. .

   Simon Says Stamps challenge: "SO CHARMING"..I added a snowflake charm.

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Papers: DCWV, Neenah white.

Images: Instyle Stamps

Sentiment: Studio G.

Copics, MS Fine Glitter,Nesties, Charm, Ribbon, Bling....

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Simple holiday....

 Hi !

I'm back with a quick and simple holiday card..

 I heat embossed the snowflakes with holograhic embossing powder....I love the way it turned out...

 Lala Land Crafts: Buttons,Buttons...

 Colour Create challenge: Red,Green and White..

 Susie's sassy Challenge: Buttons and Bows,

 Sophisticat Challenges: Buttons and Ribbons.

 Handfull of Stamps:No Plain Jane Ribbon.

 Allsorts challenge: Buttons

 Creative Card Crew: Christmas.

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Papers: Bazzill cardstock, DCWV.

Stamps: Snowflakes-- TPC.

Sentiment: Hampton Art.

Buttons, ribbons, embossing powder.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Punch It ....

Good Morning Everyone!!!!

Its Wednesday ..and its my turn to host Instyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge.

Its an easy peasy challenge...PUNCH IT OUT...we have to use atleast 3 punches to create a winter card.

so here it is ..I used 5 punches and lovley SUZETTE digi imagefrom ISS ....

 Mercys Tuesday Sketch Challenge: Sketch #50

  Crazy4challenges: Punch Happy.

  Charisma Cardz: Anything Christmas.

 Instyle Stamps : Punch it out!

So, come join me for ISS Wednesday challenge ..to win a fabulous ISS and the winner Badge..

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Paper: My Mind's Eye.

Image: Instyle Stamps

Copics, 3' circle punch, 3 1/4" scalloped circle punch, Fiskars Border punch, Corner punch,MS snowflake punch, Robin's Nest dew drop.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Sassy Studio Designs Blog Hop....

Hello Everyone!!!

Welcome to Sassy Studio Designs~ Ringing in the New Year blog hop..

Can't believe the year is almost over..we have to welcome 2010. So lets get ready for the New Years Eve with some Fabulous Sassy images by Lindsay..

Just love it ..gorgeous!!

Its a simple~ fun hop...you have to visit all SASSY DT members blog ..look for the hidden ELF in their blog ,leave a comment  and at the end of the hop ..if you find the ELF-- email Jacquie at javablustamper@yahoo.com by Midnight . ONE winner will receive 3 SSD images of their choice!!!!!

Thats not all..we will be chatting over at the Special  SSD Party Blog...7PM- 9PM EST...join us there to win a fabulous prize and have lots of fun...

Don't forget to collect the SSD Limited Edition Blinkie..it will be available at our party blog.

I used Card Patterns sketch for my card ..when it comes to sketches they are one of the best .

I'm trying to work on my Copics skills...SSD images are super fun to color...I liked how this turned out. So I'll enter this card for....

 The Pink Elephant challenge: Color Me Wonderful.

Thanks for stopping by....now hop over to other SASSY stops...

Good Luck finding the ELF..

See you in the evening....

SASSY STOPS...

Valerie

Jacquie

Margie

Lelia

                       Piali <--- thats Me!

Cassie

Sara

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Paper: S.E.I

Image: Sassy Studio Designs

Copics, Ribbon, Brads,Button, White gel Pen.

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Cocoa Carol....

Hi All!

I'm back with another card and some more...

 Cupcake Craft Challenges: RED and GREEN.

 Die Cut Dreams: Hot Chocolate... The image is Cocoa Carol..she is drinking Hot Cocoa :)
 Pixie Cottage: Get stitchy!..I used faux stitches..can't sew straight..lol.

 Rosie Dee's challenge: Red, Green and a bit of bling!....I used a lot of bling :)

 Paper Take Weekly: Christmas Crackers.

 365cards: RED and GREEN

 Corrosive Challenges: Red and Green.

  Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: Sketch

 

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Paper: My Minds Eye, DCWV.

Image : Sassy Studio Designs.

Sentiment: Hampton Art.

Copics, Nesties,Ribbon, Brads,Bling ...

Make sure to check back tomorrow for Sassy Studio Designs New Release..for lots of new SASSY images, games, prize and tons of fun....

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Snow, Snow,Snow...

Hello Everyone!!!

Today I have a card....with my fave color..WHITE on WHITE ..love making them..

Embossed the Snowflake  randomly on the background.... used the Cuttlebug Embossing  folder for the next square....Cuttlebug swiss dots for the circle.....lots of embossing...

I added some of my beading supplies ...the tiny white beads on the edge of the circle..love the look.

  CPS: Sketch #144

 2Red Bananas: Christmas

 Stamp with Fun: X-Mas.

 The Cuttlebug Spot: Winter

  Daring Cardmakers:"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

  Cupcake Inspiration challenge:

  Whimsy Stamps: Monochromatic.

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Paper: Bazzill White cardstock

Stamp: Hampton Art

Cuttlebug embossing folders, gold embossing folder, MS Fine Glitter, White Beads, pearls, Ribbon,Bling.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Stamptacular Sunday challenge--Weave it..

Hello Everyone!!!

This week's Stamptacular Sunday challenge is WEAVE -IT....

Create a project that incorporates weaving somewhere.

I weaved thin strips of designer paper...then shaped it Nestabilities for background. I tried the ribbon weaving technique for the first time..I like how it turned out. The image is" Baby Its Cold Outside" from Sassy Studio Designs.

This week we have two fab sponsors....

Sponsor 1: Sassy Studio Designs

Prize: Four images of winner's choice

AND..

Sponsor 2: Emma with Stampin' Up

Prize: Stampin' Up Tall Tales 12" Designer Paper Pack .

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Papers: DCWV, Bazzill white cardstock.

Image: Sassy Studio Designs

Sentiment: Hampton Art.

Copics,Nestabilities, Cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon, pearl.

So join us and weave along some fab project and post a direct link here....

 Have a happy crafty day :o)

Instyle stamps Ornament Blog Hop...

Welcome to InStyle Stamps  Ornament Blog hop!

If you are here from Lana's blog..you're right on track ...if you are just joining me now ,please go back here to start..

We are done with Turkey day..so its time to decorate our trees ,we need ornaments.. we all made our own with Fabulous ISS images. I used two images--Sandy and Suzette for two cute ornaments..

Cute,cute Sandy..... I used spellbinders dies and little handmade dangler in the bottom..made it with a white felt,wooden spool and ribbon..

Now the next one with Suzette..

this one is super easy to make...just simple paper folding...

Visit all our Fabulous DT members and enjoy thier creations..leave a comment ..and be sure to head over to ISS Blog to vote for your favorite DT project ...Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win the grand prize, leave your name with Mister Linky.

You have until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, November 29th to enter, and the winners will be announced on the InStyle Stamps blog on Monday.

Now hop over to Kim's blog to see her fab creation...

Izzy Elf....

Hello Everyone !!

Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving ...must be very busy shopping today. Yesterday Michaels was open from 5pm ...I just stuffed the turkey in oven and went for a quick trip..and got some great deals...:o)

Now its time for this week's The Character Cafe Feature Friday challenge..

Its a COLOR challenge..Angie challenged us with this pretty color scheme...

Here is my card for it...

Meet  Izzy Elf...she is so adorable..love her.

 Penny's Challenges: No Patterned paper...so I made my own paper..

 TCP Tuesday: Embossing...

 Paper Take Weekly: Christmas Crackers.

 Whimsy Stamps: Christmas

 Pixie Cottage:Get stitchy!

 Kraftin Kimmie Stamps: Christmas

So play along with us ... create a project with this color combo and post a direct link here to win two digi sets from TCC and 15% off Discount Coupon as well as a winner's blog badge.

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Paper: American Crafts  cardstock

Image: The Character Cafe.

Sentiment: Hampton Art.

Copics, White embossing powder,Cuttlebug folder,ribbon,Robin's Nest dew drops, Nestabilities,white gel pen.

I'm off to shop some more..going to Joann now...

Recipe.....

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

This week for Sassy Studio Sassy Thrusday Challenge we have a recipe challenge....recipe for today's dinner and recipe for a card, how wonderful!!!!

 Sassy Studio Designs: Recipe

3 Patterned paper , 1 Decorative Edge and Brads with a Sassy Image.

 Lala Land Crafts: 3 patterned papers, 2 colors of cardstock (white counts as a color), and 1 type of embellishment.---- I used 3 PP , Black and Green cardstock , Brads as emb.

 Card Positioning Systems: Sketch

 Tree House Stamps: Old Olive, Real Red, White, and Black

This SASSY image will be available in SSD store  on Dec 1st..... just love it...

You will have until next Wednesday 12/2, at midnight PST, tojoin in! Make sure to use a SASSY STUDIO image and link your creation HERE!! A winner will be announced on Friday 12/4!! The winner will receive their choice of 2 SSD images!!

 

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Papers: My Mind's Eye, Moxxie, American Crafts...

Image : Sassy Studio Designs.

Sentiment: Hampton Art

Copics, Nestabilities, Fiskars Border Punch, Brads, Glossy Accents, White gel Pen.

Enjoy your dinner with family and friends...

Happy Black friday shopping !!

Ornament....

Hi All!!

A late night ..last minute entry....an hour ago ,while surfing around the blogland ..I found out Inky Impressions challenges DT call.. they have  cutest collection of stamps...so I whipped up a quick ornament.....

Its for sure quick creation is not my cup of coffee( I know its TEA but don't like it ..so my fave coffee)..

I kinda messed up on photography too...but still wanted to give it a try :)

 Inky Impressions challenges: Ornament.

 Crafty Creations challenges: Metal/Metallic finnishes....second entry.

 Saturday Spotlight with hidden potential: An ornament or any project with an ornament on it!

 

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Papers: My Mind's Eye, Acetate.

Image: Sassy Studio Designs--First Snow.

Copics, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Glitter, Bling, Bells.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Winter Wonderland.....

Hello Everyone!!!

Today I have a card for a long list of challenges...Lately I'm not getting enough time to play along with lots of challenges :(

So here it is....

 Mojo Monday: Sketch

 Winter Wonderland: No Christmas paper or Stamps

 Simon Says Stamps challenge: Animal Antics--My 3rd card ..I love cute animal stamps a lot :)

 Penny Bfriends Saturday challenge: WINTER WONDERLAND.

 Just Us Girls challenge: COLOR COMBO..

 Daring Cardmakers: "The First Letter"---least 3 things that share their initial letter with  own name..so here it is

P- Penny Black stamps

P-Patterned Papers

P-Pearls

P-Punches: Border Punch and snowflake punch.

 Diedrich Dare Whimscial Wednesday: Easel card....I love making it.

 One Stop Craft challenge: Snowflakes

K L Stampin n Scrappin: Snowflakes.

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Paper: K & Co., Cosmo Cricket ,Neenah crest

Stamp: Penny Black stamps.

Sentiment: Hampton Art.

Copics, MS Snowflake punch , EK Success Border Punch, MS Border Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, MS Fine glitter, Nestabilities, White gel pen ,Ribbon , Button, Bling, Pearls.

 Have a happy crafty day :o)

Kissmas .....

Hello Everyone!!

Hope you all had a great weekend.... Its my turn again to host InstyleStamps METHOD MONDAY. Okay!! so whats Method monday...on every monday one of ISS fabulous DT members share a tutorial with you all.

Its super fun ...new ideas and great techniques ..

I used this week's Crazy 4 challenge sketch for it....

 Crazy4challenges: Sketch

 Simon Says Stamps challenge: Animal Antics.

 Whimsy Stamps: Christmas.

 Cupcake Craft challenges: Gift card holder..

Its a quick and easy gift card holder...if want to make some for this holiday gift giving....check out the my tutorial here...

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Papers: My Mind's Eye, American Crafts' cardstock

Image: Instyle Stamps~ "Kissmas Monkey"

Sentiment: Front--Hampton Art , Inside : Justrite stamps.

Copics, Nestabilities, Ek Success circle punch , ribbon, Distress ink, MS Snowflake punch, button,bling.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Stamptacular Sunday challenge....

Good Morning Everyone!!!

Happy Sunday!...so I'm back with another fabulous Stamptacular Sunday Challenge.

This week's challenge is NATURE-TACULAR...

Create a card or other project that reminds you of being outside,

using only natural colors you'd find in the fall.

As you all know by now I love fall colors so here is my card for this challenge

This week we again have some fabulous prize from Cute Stamps and Cards

 

Sometimes I wish ..I had a chance to win...I don't have any of Magnolia stamps yet..but I can't

So you all play along to win these fabulous stamps...

Have a good day....

Sassy Sneak peek and a quick gift...

Hello !!!

Here is a mini Desk Calender....today its my turn to host Studio Sunday over at Sassy Studio Designs

so if you wanna know how I made this ..check the tutorial here.

I love this image...fabulous..it will available at SSD store on Dec 1st..

Its also for  this week's The Secret Crafter Saturday challenge~ make a Calender.

  Its not a card so its good for Whimsy Stamps Challenge..

I used an acrylic photo frame to make this reversible calender...it will be a great gift for anybody.

Challenges:

 Secret Crafter Saturday challenge: Make a calender.

 Whimsy Stamps: Not a card...

Have a happy crafty day :o)

WHOOOO..Whooo..

WOW!!! Just found out that my Fall card is one of the CARDS Blog's pick for today.....check it here.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Snowmen.......

Hello Everyone!!

Recently I found this digi store...The Stamping Boutique...Tracey( owner /artist) creates the cutest digi images. This is one of my fave TSB image...the snow people singing ,how cute is that???

I used this week's CPS sketch for my card....and lots of fine glitter as always..

 Card Positioning Systems : Sketch #142

 Dareu2digistamp: Glitter.

 Cupcake Craft challenges: Digital Images

 Creative Inspirations: Sparkle....my second entry.

 Caardvarks: Color It...I used Copic markers to color this digi image.

Hope you all like it..I'll back tomorrow with few more cards...

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Cute Remy.....

Hello Everyone!!!

Here is a  cute card for today...

Meet " REMY REINDEER" from The Character Cafe..super cute,isn't it???

 Card Patterns: Sketch#41

 Paper Play challenges :"Read all About it" ----use some form of booktext... I used the text DP from My Mind's eye..

 Crafty Creations challenges: Metal/Metallic finnishes--- I used a Jingle bell.

 Simon Says Stamps challenge : ANIMAL ANTICS

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Papers: My Mind's Eye.

Image and Sentiment: The Character Cafe.

Copics, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Jingle bell, Bling....

Stop by at TCC~ Feature Friday challenge to win some fabulous new images...I will be back later with few more cards...

Have a  great weekend....

Snow friends.....

Hello Everyone!!!!

This is my card for few wonderful challenges.....the image is "Snow Friend" from Whimsie Doodles..just love it..simple and super cute. I used Basic Grey "Eskimo Kisses" paper collection and clear acetate for it ..added tons of glitter on the snow people and snowflakes...

Hope you all can see it...this year I'll put a high tech light on my Christmas wishlist..for my glitter photography...

 Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge: sketch #41

 Basic Grey Challenges: Glitz and bling..

 Creative Inspirations: Sparkle.

 Crazy4challenges: Acetate.

 Cute Card Thursday: Glitter me silly..

 Secret Crafter Saturday challenge: Four Seasons...I picked Winter..

 365cards Day #259: Imagine this: SNOW...

  Crafty Calendar challenge: Weather

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Paper: Basic Grey "Eskimo kisses"

Image: Whimsie Doodles

Copics, Acetate,Nesties,MS Corner Punch,MS fine Glitter, Bling,ribbon.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Sassy Studio Winter Wonderland Blog Hop....

Hi Everyone!!!

Welcome to Sassy Studio Designs ~~ Winter Wonderland Hop.

Sorry something is wrong..Mr Blogger is giving me a hard time lately..I apologize for the delay..

Once again Lindsay amazed us with some fabulous images...you gonna love them all...

This is " HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" ...I just love it..

Now lets play the game of " GUESS THE SASSY"...yeah you all have to visit all the SASSY DT blogs and collect name of their guesses and leave comments for their creations .You must leave a comment at EACH stop and when you are done email guesses to Jacquie at javablustamper@yahoo.com. You will have until midnight PST. ALL of those, who guessed correct, will be entered into a drawing. The winner of that drawing will win 3 images, of their choice, from the NEW release!!

so here is my SASSY....

So lets paly along.....

we will chit chatting going on over at Paper Craft Planet today from  1PM pst- 3PM EST so come on over and join us! There will also be a freebie for those who come join us there for some chatting!

Now head over to other SASSY Ladies....

Cassie

Valerie

Jacquie

Lelia

Margie

Good luck!! Have fun .....

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #33

Hello Everyone!!!

Happy Sunday to you all. Today we have a new Stamptacular Sunday Challenge..

Thanksgiving is around corner so we have to create a card or some other sort of project that can be used at or sent at Thanksgiving time...if we put a TURKEY on it and we get  TWICE the chance to win this week's  prize!

so here is my card with Turkey....a funny turkey..in motion...

I love this stamp..super cute..its from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

This week's fabulous sponsor is Simon Says Stamp

and prize: $25.00 Gift Certificate and FREE shipping.

So play along with us this week......have fun creating a turkey project.

Sassy Sneak Peek....

Hi Everyone !!!

A quick post with a sassy sneak peek of the the new Winter Wonderland release ...

I used  Taylored Expressions' sketch ...

and Copic color challenge colors ....

The Winter Wonderland release will be on Sunday ,Nov 15th...be sure to join us for lots fun,game and  wonderful images...

For more details visit Sassy Studio Designs blog....

Have a great weekend :o)

Hello Everyone!!

Time for another  The Character Cafe feature Friday challenge..today our very talented DT Heather challenged us with 3D theme. We have to make a set of 3 items , atleast one should be 3D..

So I have a gift set for my daughter..

she is into card making now...and she loves PAX ..so I printed out several copies of  Image Pax and packed them with some stickles, ribbons, tags, rhinestones in a cute basket for her.

whats a gift without some chocolate...so made a triangle box with chocolates in it...

Also added a card with simple layout..as an inspiration for her....kept it simple so that she can make a few like it for her friends...

I have used lot of glitter and blings for sparkle...the camera  didn't capture it well...hope you all can see a little of it..

This set is also for following challenges......

 Cute Card Thursday: Glitter me silly!!

 Cupcake Craft Challenges: Snow Much Fun.

 One Stop Craft challenge: Card for Kids.

This weeks' winner will receive 2 image pack, a winner's button for your blog and a coupon for 15% off at The Character Cafe store!

So join us and play along...

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Paper: American Crafts, MY Mind's Eye.

Image : Pax penguin from The Character Cafe.

Copics, Nestabilities, Glitter,bling,MS snowflake punch,white gel pen and ribbon.

 

Have a hapy crafty day :o)

HOO!!!

Hi !!!

I need a device to keep me on track...I almost finished a card on Monday..had a teeny tiny detail left..

Today when I was checking my calender ..I realized that I totally forgot that today is the deadline for it... Silly Me!!!

How can miss a challenge which has something to do with owl... love the color combo too.

 Embellish : Color with owl challenge.

 Card Patterns: sketch #40

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Papers: Cosmo Cricket ~ Nutmeg.

Stamp: Sandylion.

MS leaf punch,ribbon,button,twine and Spica glitter pen,pearls..

Have a happy crafty day :o)