CIC #100 - Smile!

Hi everyone!

This is my second post of the day.  For this weeks CCC, please scroll down.

I'm really excited to bring you today's CIC project.  It's our 100th challenge and we've got some awesome stuff happing this week.  First things first.  Below are details on this weeks fabulous sponsors.  And yes, I did say sponsors, as in more than one.  This is going to be a long post, so make sure to get comfy!  

The Octopode Factory has some really unique stamps and is offering a $10 credit to their store.  You must check them out!!  They're oh so adorable, in a quirky kind of way.



Next on our list is Anita Be Stampin.  Anita has a lot of fabulous images and I think I will need to purchase at least one of each in her store. lol  She is being gracious to us this week and offering $15 credit to her store.  You'll need to go check out everything she has.  I'm totally drooling!

Another of our sponsors this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  They've got some wonderful stuff in thier store and are being very generous in offering 5 digital images and a coordinating paper pack.  Nice, huh?  I would totally play along just for that. lol

As an added bonus this week, our very own Rachel, is also offering a great prize.  Doesn't this stuff look fantastic?!  Wow, I can just imagine the things you can create with this prize.

So now, after all of that teasing, I bring you this weeks inspiration photo.  You can check out all of the details on the 100th post happenings by clicking HERE.



Oh my word!  When I first saw this photo, I couldn't help but smile.  I love everything about this, and it makes me happy to know that Spring is just around the corner.  I {heart} these cupcakes!!  Here is the card that was inspired by these yummy little treats.

I tried not to overdo with the pink, since I'm not a huge fan, but I think it balances everything really well.  These papers worked well together, and I like all of the layers, textures, and dimension provided by all of my elements.  I love how the big flower is the center of attention too.  Gosh, I think I {heart} my card today.  I seldom say that, but boy oh boy, do I like it.  I've also included the following challenges.

Mojo Monday #179 - Sketch 
Stampin' Sisters In Christ #76 - Use Green In Your Card
The Pink Elephant #94 - Recipe: Buttons, Lace & Ribbon (I followed loosly with bling, lace, and twine, hope they don't mind too much)

Wow, I think this is the longest post I've EVER created. lol  Are you overloaded with inspiration and happiness like me?  Well then, I hope you'll head over to the CIC to check out the festivities and see what the other Sweeties have created for you today.  I'll be back soon with another something crafty. :)

Have a wonderful day!!
Hugs!

CCC #13 - Warm Holiday Wishes

Hi everyone!

I hope your weekend is going well.  I'm having a fabulous weekend!  I got caught up on some stuff I had been putting off, and I got to see a great friend.  It's always good to see him and catch up. :)

I have another Christmas card for you today.  This week the challenge over at the CCC is to use punches on your card.  As always, the challenges are totally optional.  Any Christmas or winter card is great.  We're just trying to help get your Christmas card stash built up so you're not crazy busy at the end of the year.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I love the penguin paper!  I've already used it a couple times this year even.  It's just too cute!  I used one of my favorite border punches for the green polka dotted paper, and added some lace and twine for a cool look and added dimension.  This card actually turned out better than I expected.  I really like it.

We've got some great projects posted on the CCC blog today.  Hopefully, you'll get the chance to head over there and check them out, and maybe play along.

Have a great day!!

US #95 - I {heart} You!

Hi everyone!

I hope your weekend finds you in good health and spirits.  This is going to be a quick post because I'm headed out to see a friend who's in town.

For this weeks Unscripted Sketches challenge, click HERE.

This is my loose interpretation of this weeks sketch.  I love the purple/green color combo and how it all came together quite nicely.  And, I love the Pink Paislee die cut paper!  This is another of my favorite photos of Sydney from her photo shoot back in November.  The idea to get her in reflection was genius, if you ask me.  And, I love that they caught the word flirt behind her on the door.  I have a feeling she's definitely headed that direction.  My charming little girl.  *sigh*  They grow so fast.

I hope you'll head over to the US blog to see what everyone has created for you today.  As always, they're all pretty fantastic.

Hugs!!