The Cat's Pajamas - TCP Tuesday 315 Reminder

Hey there, kitty cat fans!

There's still time to play along with the TCP Tuesday Challenge #315: Bright Colors!  

Who doesn't LOVE a good challenge?!

Check out this ADORABLE goodies from The Cat's Pajamas I used on my card today!

 Yes, I LOVE to layer...and I LOVE paper...and I LOVE bright colors...and I LOVE The Cat's Pajamas quirky and fun products to put together in new ways.  

I grabbed a new Jen Hadfield paper pack called Everyday from a new shop, Drive By Crafts, with some super BRIGHT COLORS that came in handy today.  Those pink and orange hues were begging to be the first papers I used...and the scripted black became the perfect contrasting Grapvine Wreath CutUps!  My goal was to make the Lacey Butterfly CutUps POP...the striped paper became a nice background to show off the sentiment from the I Are Fun stamp set.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Light It Up Blue Blog Hop & Reverse Confetti Camera

Hey there, 'Fetti Fans!

It's time for a brand-new Reverse Confetti Camera theme...Anything Old Is New Again!

When I was first introduced to the magic of stamping back in 2007, Splitcoaststampers was the GO-TO place for paper-crafting ideas and techniques!  Today, I'm sharing one of the very first goodies that I learned to create, Sour Cream Container! 

Click HERE for the tutorial and video on how to make a fun Sour Cream Container of your own!

I adjusted the size a bit for this one, the paper was cut to 6" by 6" instead, so it's a bit longer than the one shown in the linked tutorial.  After cutting some fun Pebbles Homegrown paper and assembling into the fun treat container, I added a darling Reverse Confetti Folded Tag Confetti Cuts with The Buzz stamps and The Buzz Confetti Cuts with Circles 'n Scallops Confetti Cuts.  

Check out these fabulous Reverse Confetti stamps and Confetti Cuts that I used for the Sour Cream Container!

Folded Tag Confetti Cuts

The Buzz

The Buzz Confetti Cuts

Circles 'n Scallops Confetti Cuts

Join us for the Light It Up Blue Blog Hop to spread the word...World Autism Awareness Day!

As a special education teacher, I am thrilled to be part of this blog hop to share awareness of Autism.  If you are unfamiliar with this disorder, I encourage you to find out more!  

Here is a link to Temple Grandin's website.  She shares personal life experiences with Autism and has been instrumental in educating about the disorder from her perspective.  You will find her information fascinating!

http://www.templegrandin.com/

There are  so many fantastic sponsors that have shown their support for Autism Awareness and you can see the complete list here:

 http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/…/the-light-it-up-blue-for-…

 If you would like a chance to win a prize from one of these fabulous companies, leave a comment here on my blog and at any of the other blogs participating in today's hop!  Winners will be chosen at random and will be announced on Monday April 6th.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Viva la Verve March Week 4 Recap - Hello Sunshine

Hey there, Verve fans!

I'm up on the Viva la Verve Sketches blog today with a recap of Anya's awesome sketch!

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Spring is finally here!  Along with the sunny skies and flower buds, I'm having some allergy issues.  No matter how itchy my eyes get this time of year, I still love spring and all of it's goodness!

I used the sentiment from Verve's Framed Florals and added some Gold Glam Shaker Mix!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Verve Stamps

Pebbles Homegrown Collection

Countdown to Confetti - Day 1

Hey 'Fetti Fans!  It's that time again...Countdown to Confetti time at Reverse Confetti!  The new March release features FIVE new stamp sets, SEVEN new Confetti Cuts, and new Quick Card Panels!  I think you've been warned to hold your sock up!

Would you just take a sec to look at that DARLING bunny from the new More Than Jellybeans stamp set and cut with the new More Than Jellybeans Confetti Cuts?!  OMG!  He is the cutest thing I've ever seen...and those freakin' awesome banners...be still my Confetti Cuts loving heart!  Oh, and not to mention the FABULOUS new Spring Fling Quick Card Panels and the Double Edge Wonky Scallop Border Confetti Cuts!  It's all so perfect, I really think Jen designed this release just for me (grin:)!

Seriously awesome, right?!

Well, that's not all, folks!  There's more!  

This sweet birdie card features the new Spring Fling Quick Panel Cards, the ADORABLE new Tweet Life stamp set and coordinating Tweet Life Confetti Cuts and a previously released Tag Me Confetti Cuts banner:)

What a fun trio of products to use and create darling spring-themed cards!  Like I said, I'm SO in love with this March release!  Can't wait to share MORE tomorrow, so stop back by for MORE peeks at the new release!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Head on over to the Reverse Confetti Blog to see what Jen, the Confetti Crew designers and our new 'Fetti Friends have whipped up with the new March release!

Reverse Confetti Stamps & Confetti Cuts
Pretty Pink Posh Sequins
The Twinery Baker's Twine
Pebbles & American Crafts Papers
Doodlebug Designs Doilies

SugarPea Designs October Challenge - Give Thanks

Hey there, SugarPea Designs friends!

It’s time for a NEW SugarPea Designs monthly challenge theme...Give Thanks!

·       Play along with any stamp you like - but if you use SugarPea Designs, we'll top your voucher up to $15!

·       Combine our challenge with any other challenge(s)!

·       Upload to your blog or other online gallery using keyword: SPD10 so that we may check out your beautiful work

·       Add your link to the linkup on the SugarPea Blog. You'll find our current challenges on the sidebar.

I used the SugarPea Designs Bushel & A Peck stamp set from the Sweet P Collection on my card today!  That sweet little girl is so adorable with her basket (or bushel) full of flowers!

Make sure you stop by the SugarPea Designs Blog to see what the other SugarPea Designers have whipped up with today's challenge theme!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Bushel & A Peck (SugarPea Designs)
Ink:  Black Tuxedo Luxe
Paper:  White (PTI), Front Porch (Pebbles)
Other:  Small Attacher (Tim Holtz), Primas

Viva la Verve October 2014 Week 2 Sketch Challenge

Hey there, Verve fans!
I'm up on the Viva la Verve blog today as the host for this week's sketch challenge!

Here it is...the Viva la Verve October 2014 Week 2 sketch!

I use some fabulous new Verve goodness on my Halloween card for today... the Masquerade stamp with coordinating Gown Die and Mask Die Set, and Signature Sequin Mix.

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

Stamps:  Masquerade (Verve)
Ink:  Black Archival (Ranger)
Paper:  Primitive Cream (MFT), Tricks and Treats (Pebbles)
Other:  Gown Die, Mask Die Set (A Cut Above by Verve), Stitched Circle Die (Lil' Inker Designs), Signature Sequin Mix (Verve), Baker's Twine (The Twinery)