Too Much Information...

Hi guys.  Thought I'd warn you in the post title, got lots of information tonite on exciting scrappy news, blog hops, and a card or two. 

First up, the new Sampler Kit is available for purchase at Scrapbooking Supplies R Us.  This month's kit is called Falala Yuletidings and full of fun holiday goodies, take a look:

It is such a beautiful kit that includes all the latest and greatest holiday papers, rub ons, and embellishments. 
And we want you to falalallow us for The Sampler's blog hop and sketch challenge!  November’s kit, Falalala Yuletidings, is jammed packed with great papers and embellishments to use in and out of your holiday projects! To jump start some creativity with your holiday projects, we have a great sketch that can be kept super simple or made as extravagant as you fancy! On November 20th, 2010 Design Team member Sandy will be kicking our hop off at The Crop Spot with links and our sketch! Be sure to check out her post to get more details on the blog hop and check out the sketch! We have some AWESOME prizes lined up for this hop no matter what your participation level is! There will be a total of 16 prizes, including 5 full kits to give away!  And the Sampler is currently having a DT Call for the next Sampler Design Team, check it out.

Now for a card I made with October's Sampler Kit.  I loved this kit! 

Enjoy!!!

Lets Make A Deal

Creative Charms "Deal Of The Month" is now available for purchase, take a look:

Deal of the Month – Falling for Fall – 128 Pieces $6.99 (Regular $18.43)

· Orange Sheer Flowers – 3 Pieces
· Red Sheer Flowers – 3 Pieces
· Orange Gem Brads (assorted sizes) – 12 Pieces
· Red Gem Garden – 12 Pieces
· 18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
· Red Sunflowers – 4 Pieces
· Loop d’Loop Brads (assorted colors) – 9 Pieces
· Red Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces
· Orange Groovy Petals – 8 Pieces

Such a fabulous deal and great embellishments!  Visit Creative Charms to get your "Deal" today!

Just Craftin...

I love lazy days.  Sure there's LOTS I "should" have been doing, but I wanted to craft my day away...so I did!  I've got 2 cards to share that I made for challenges. 

First up is a card I made using this week's sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You:

And I was inspired by this picture at The Shabby Tea Room:

And here is my card:

I've been so excited to use my Kitsy Kitchen products from Melissa Frances, and this was the perfect chance!  My cardstock is Papertrey Ink and Prism.  My patterned papers, stickers, and rub on is Melissa Frances.  I used Mays Art Ribbon.  And my fab little crochet flower is from Creative Charms.  I added some faux stitches and this card was complete.

I also added this card to A Spoon Full Of Sugar's Embellishment Challenge.

Next up is a card I made for Card Patterns:

And here is my card:

My cardstock and ribbon is Papertrey Ink.  My sticker is Basic Grey and rub on is Melissa Frances.  My Ric Rac, Fall bling, and jewel is Creative Charms.

Enjoy!!!

Sweet November

Hi all!  Can't believe November is already here.  Christmas shopping, ugh!  Dread it.  Hope everyone had a great time Trick Or Treating.  I had to work all weekend, so the little goblins didn't get any treats at my house!  They did insist on dressing me up at work, of course I had to be a vampire:

Oops!  Forgot to take the stethescope from around my neck, hehe.  We love tricks and treats at work, so we have fun during October. 

Here's a little BOO card I made:

And here is an Autumn LO:

Both creations were made using my October Sampler Kit from Scrapbooking Supplies R Us.  I just love that their kits include goodies for both card makers and scrappers.  For my LO I decided to use my much neglected circle punch and experiment.  These are just a few pictures of Autumn at my house. 

And Creative Charms has 2 fabulous Kits of the Month for November.  Take a look:

Kit of the Month – Fabulous Fall – 150 Pieces - $14.99 (Regular $19.42)

· Thanksgiving Chipboard Stickers – 6 Pieces
· Fall Seasonal Sparkles – 21 Pieces
· Light Green Vintage Jewels – 9 Pieces
· Sage Green Vintage Brads – 9 Pieces
· Fall Medley – 17 Pieces
· 18” Brown Velvet Ric Rac
· Brown Vintage Poppies – 8 Pieces
· Amber Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

Kit of the Month – Winter Wishes – 145 Pieces - $14.99 (Regular $20.42)

· Winter Chipboard Stickers – 6 Pieces
· Winter Seasonal Sparkles – 25 Pieces
· Red and Green Vintage Jewels – 12 Pieces
· Christmas Vintage Metal Frames – 6 Pieces
· Christmas Twinkle Stickers – 10 Pieces
· 18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
· 18” Green Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
· Red Vintage Poppies – 8 Pieces
· Red and Green Gem Stickers – 76 Pieces

Visit Creative Charms to buy your kit!  Enjoy!

Last Chance & A Layout

Hi everyone!  Hope you're having a terrific Monday (is there such thing???).  Wanted to share some information tonite and a LO.  First up, take a look at Creative Charms October goodies, their Deals Of The Month and Kit Of The Month:

October Kit of the Month – 14.99

· Vintage Halloween – 125 Pieces

o Halloween Vintage Frames
o Halloween Twinkle Stickers
o Amber Vintage Jewels
o Amber Vintage Brads
o Black Vintage Velvet Poppies
o Black Gem Stickers
o 18” Black Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
o 18” Black Velvet Ric Rac


October Deal of the Month - $6.99
· Fall Harvest – 145 Pieces

o Orange Itsy Glitzy
o 18” Yellow Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
o Amber Pure Blossom
o Orange 3D Sparkly Brads
o Amber Gem Stickers
o Orange Fuzzy Daisy
o Orange Braided Daisy Medley

· Early Christmas – 145 Pieces

o Clear Itsy Glitzy
o 18” Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
o Clear Pure Blossom
o Green 3D Sparkly Brads
o Red Gem Stickers
o Red Fuzzy Daisy
o Green Braided Daisy Medley

It's your last chance to snatch up these goodies.  So visit Creative Charms to place your order. 

Next up is a LO I made using the Sampler Kit for October from Scrapbooking Supplies R Us.  This kit is overflowing with scrappy things and I loved working with it:

This a LO of my Hubby and I.  We aren't only married, but we are great friends.  He knows what I'm thinking, I know what he's thinking.  We laugh and get upset about the same things.  It's wonderful to find somene that is your Husband and friend. 

Don't forget....you have until October 30th to play along with Paper Garden Projects 4th Friday Challenge.  Create a holiday card!  Super easy and it involves a prize!

Paper Garden Projects 4th Friday Challenge

Hi everyone!  Time for a challenge with Paper Garden Projects.  So...for this month's challenge - we want to see your Holiday cards. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa - even New Year's - any Holiday card is fair game. The only rule is that you link up a project newly created for this challenge, although feel free to combine it with other current challenges out there in blogland.

Although we would love to see all the art you care to share, everyone will be entered in the prize drawing only once. One winner will be drawn randomly to win the prize. You have until midnight (EST) on Saturday, October 30th to link up your project to the Paper Garden Projects Blog. Just click the little froggy face at the bottom of the post to add your project.

Your prize this month is this super cute Eat Cake Graphics cling stamp. Can't wait to see what you create!

Here is my card:

For this card I used the darling Holly Jolly Clear Stamp Set from Penny Black.  My Cardstock is Prism.  My patterned paper is Imaginisce Cottage Christmas.  I also used Copics and Stickles for color and shine!  My boarder was made using a Fiskars Punch.  And I added a clothes pin for my finishing touch.

This card is also for this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch challenge.

Visit Paper Garden Projects  to play along for your chance to win! 

Paper Garden Projects "Holiday Garden Walk"

It's time to hop with the girls at Paper Garden Projects!  This month we are having a Holiday Garden Walk to inspire you!  So put on a little Christmas music, relax and enjoy the walk!  You should have arrived from Cathy's fabulous blog (if not, begin the hop there).

While you visit, take note of each designer's name and their special holiday decoration in their blog post. Once you finish your garden tour, send an E-mail to custserv@papergardenprojects.com with the list of designers and their garden walk decoration.

Everyone who sends the correct list of designers and words will be entered in a random drawing to win a prize. You need to send an e-mail to the address above; please don't leave your list as a comment. You have until midnight (EST) on Friday, October 22 to send your list.

The prize this month is the complete collection of Woodland Whimsy Digital stamps - all 4 sets.  This prize has a total of 33 stamps!  Wowzers! 

 
These are adorable stamps perfect for Autumn or Winter!  So detailed and ready to be added to your cards and projects.

Now for my creations.  I'm never in the Christmas Spirit "early".  Usually it hits when I start shopping and see Santa setting at the Malls and here all the Christmas cheer.  But the past few days I've been humming Christmas tunes when working with my goodies from Paper Garden Projects! 

Everything used to make this card can be found at the Paper Garden Projects Store.  I used the darling Holly Jolly Clear Stamp Set from Penny Black.  My Cardstock is Prism and Neenah White Cardstock (the best paper to use for stamping and coloring!).  My patterned paper is Imaginisce Cottage Christmas.  I also used Copics and Stickles for color and shine!  My ribbon and snowflake button are also from PGP. 

Up next is another card I made using the same goodies:

And how about a present to go with the cards?  I used a 3" clear square box, available at Paper Garden Projects to make a cute ornament holder.  I love personalized ornaments, what a fun gift to make with your crafting supplies! 

Here is a list of the hop order:

Cathy
Amber (that's me!!!)
Tangii
Linda
Andrea
Alyssa

Now for my special word: HOLLY.

Next up on the hop is Tangii's darling blog!

Enjoy!!!