Little Mermaid gift card

Hi!

Today The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring I Love Cupcake Craft Challenges.

It's Challenge 88 - Don't be Square. Hence the reason the mermaid is in a circle
card.

I just love this image from TSB. Her name is Dawn and she can be found here
among the "Enchantment" line.

The card uses all scraps and is a scrapling card.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

One Stop Blog Hop

Howdy! Have you herd?

Today The Stamping Boutique is doing something a little different.

They're doing a One Stop Blog Hop. And you get to vote on your
FAVE card. Yup. How exciting is that?

While you are at Bumblebee Creations -vote on your favorite DT card-
and the DT member who has the most fave votes is going to win a blog
candy from me! All images are from The Stamping Boutique and
one lucky commenter will win 4 images also!!!

Thanks for stopping by here and leave your favorite # card in your comment
on Bumblebee Creations.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Dreaming of Pink Somethings

Hi!

I hope everyone is having a Happy Easter.

I created this card a couple of days ago for this week's Stamp
Something challenge. Which is Pink somethings.

Well, this is the week I go to the Dr to see what's up with my
body. I've been having a visit from Mother Nature every 2 weeks
since December. Which doesn't necessarily help with our house
getting to hear the pitter patter of little "human" feet. Don't get me
wrong I love my boys Einstein and Newton but it would be nice to
have a little person who looks a little like me and dh.

That's where I found my inspiration to create this card(the little "human"
feet). The image is of course from The Stamping Boutique. Tracey does
some spectacular artwork.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

What's Cookin'?

Hi!

Today The Stamping Boutique and Creative Belli Blog are cooking up some
fun today.

Yup, that's right TSB is sponsoring Creative Belli Blog's challenge for
today which is Belli #88 Color Spray.

To create my background paper for this challenge I used some overexposed photo
paper that was given to my mil. You could definitely use regular photo paper or
even glossy paper. You know me I'm always trying to reuse and recycle. I also used
Tim Holtz's Adirondack ink and some Blender.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Audrey The Chef

Paper: CM Cardstock Taffy

Ink: Copics, Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Adirondack Ink Oregano, Red Pepper, Mushroom

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Easter eggs and Butterfly wings

Hi!

It's just 1 week till Easter weekend.

Today I'm sharing the card I made for Easy Craft Projects, it's
Challenge #9.

It's awesome that The Stamping Boutique has been sponsoring some
awesome blogs.

The ribbon I used is from my ribbon stash. For those of you that have met
me in person you know how MUCH ribbon I have. So it's awesome for me
to be able to use my stash. And the Easter eggs are from one of the many
acrylic stamp sets that I have.

I used Journal Fairy Cynthia but changed her up a bit by removing the ribbons for holding
the clouds. And in Cynthia's hand I placed a small Easter egg.

I carried the theme into of Easter eggs into the dp I used as well. Can you believe I actually
didn't go into my scraps to find this wonderful designer paper. Nope, I actually started on
a new dp. Yep, it's been a while since I've done that. But it was totally worth it.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Journal Fairy Cynthia

Paper: CM Cardstock Raspberry, Studio 8 Paper Company Easter Collection Egg Hunt

Ink: Copics, Sharpies, Bic Mark-its

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

The Stamping Boutique's Enchanted Blog Hop

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique's Enchanted Blog Hop!

You should have just visited with Kym. Didn't she do a phenomenal job on
her card?

If you didn't you should definitely start at the beginning over at Tracey's
terrific blog. As an added treat Tracey is giving an unreleased Enchanted
image to one lucky blog hopper. You can view this image over at Tracey's
blog.

My image just reminded me so much of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Which
is why I posted one of my favorite songs from The Little Mermaid for you to
enjoy while you're here visiting.

My card uses the image called Dawn. You can find her here in case you would
like to purchase her today.

Speaking of purchasing. Today The Stamping Boutique is offering 40% off
during the blog hop. To take advantage of this terrific savings type in
the coupon code "enchanted".



Your next stop on the blog hop is Christy. I can't wait to see what treasure
she worked with and what magic she created with it.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Dawn

Paper: CM Cardstock Aquamarine, TAC Sands of Time

Ink: Copics, Sharpies, Bic Mark-its

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

An Irish Blessing

Hi!

I've got one more St. Pat's card to share with you and An
Irish Blessing to boot. But first a little more info on this card.

I created this card for the Digital Tuesday Challenge that
The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring this week. The challenge
this week is to create a St. Patty's Day or Lots of Green card.

And the image I used is from The Stamping Boutique she's
Irish Audrey. She's awesome for your St. Patty's Day scrapbook
pages or late St. Patty's Day cards. Or if you are fortunate enough
to have visited Ireland she'd be great for a layout for that too.


An Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
May the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Flowers and wings

Hi!

This week's challenge that The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring over at
Practical Scrappers. What's the challenge? Well, it's to use Chipboard
and a TSB image.

And the Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers challenge this month is from
Cheryl and her challenge to us was to "Think Green".

So that's exactly what I did in more ways than the colors that I used but also
in way of my materials. Mainly my chipboard.

This is how I did it:

With some chipboard and my sizzix die. Where'd I get the chipboard? From a
paper pack it was in the back helping to stabilize the paper pack. That's what
I recycled. That's why it's a "Green Card", oh plus there is green in the colors, too.

Oh by the way. Can you tell I LOVE Swinging Cynthia? I do but I can't wait
to share with you the image I'm going to be playing with for TSB's Blog Hop
which will be coming up soon.

Don't you just love that striped dsp that I used? I think it's just super cute.
And it's available from The Angel Company. Have you heard of The Angel
Company? Would you be interested in learning more or shopping with The
Angel Company? I'd be glad to help, just drop me a line at
cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB Swinging Cynthia Paper: TAC More Mimi

Accessories: Sizzix Flower Layers #4

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copics

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

On butterfly wings

Hi!

What would I do without my Flickr acct?

Thank goodness I have it, so that when I'm away from my computer and can't
type up my blog posts as normal, I can go to my Flickr acct and it will let me
short notes to you.

Today's pocket card was created for TSB's Sketch Challenge. You've got to
see all the awesome pocket/tag cards the DT gals made.

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB Swinging Cynthia Paper: BasicGrey Marrakech paper pad

Accessories: Flora Doodles from Petaloo, SU! 1" Circle punch, Sizzix Tags, Scallop

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copics

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Live, Laugh, Love

Hi!

We had a death in the family and I've been helping my mom cope. I've just
been so burnt out on work. My scrapbooking business isn't exactly where
I'd like it to be.

Basically, life has been getting me down lately but it's always important to
remember to "Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much".

This month TSB is sponsoring Practical Scrappers and the challenge today
is to use White Gel pen.

The sketch I used on the card is from SCS, it's SC269.

Challenges:

• Practical Scrappers ~ white pens/markers
  
• SCS ~ Sketch

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB Journal Fairy Cynthia, SU! Spring Garden

Accessories: DCWV Birthday Adhesive Ribbon

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copic, Uniball White Gel Impact pen

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Audrey's New Dress

Hi!

Today TSB is sponsoring Pile it On.

The Challenge: THE ONE YOU MUST (only one color +neutral)... so
one color + white or black or cream or brown... I choose Brown and Pink.

And in the tradition of Pile it On. I did find another challenge to pile it on
top of which is SCS Sketch Challenge 270.

The image I used here is Audrey's New Dress. I think she's one of my
favorite images.

Challenges:

• Pile it on ~ the one you must (one colour and a neutral)
• SCS ~ Sketch

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB Audrey's New Dress

Accessories: Bazzill Basics Ribbon Brown Dashed

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copics

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Butterfly wings and swings

Hi!

Today The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Little Hands do Crafts blog. The
challenge this week is FANTASY.

And I just knew that Swinging Cynthia would be just perfect for this. She is
currently SOLD OUT in rubber. That's why I'm going to direct you to the digi
version, just as an FYI.

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB Swinging Cynthia

Accessories: Sheer Blossoms by Creative Impressions, DCWV Birthday Adhesive Ribbon

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copics

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

1 for the books

Hi!

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Cards For Men
challenges. What a fun idea for a blog, I know I certainly never seem to
have enough guy cards. Their challenge this week is paper piecing, check
out this fun challenge here.

As well as Paper Sundaes challenge blog this week. That's where I
got my great sketch for this card. Check it out here.

For the sentiment I created it myself. Tried to find a good font to use
on a guys card.

Materials Used:

Stamps: TSB AJ Sitting, KK's Books

Paper: CM Bountiful Harvest designer paper

Ink: Sharpies, Bic Mark-its, Copics

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

4-some-1

Hi!

Today TSB is very busy.

And tomorrow I will be too. I've got 2 blog hops posting tomorrow.

But for today I want to let you know about a couple of challenges
that TSB is doing.

Today Stef's got a challenge for you. It's Sketch Challenge# 8. And as
always you've got a chance to win some awesome images.

Also TSB is sponsoring Cute Card Thursday and their challenge is
Ribbon-Tastic. So go check it out here.

Do you think I used enough ribbon?

Well, I'm off to create and prepare posts for tomorrow. If I have time
I'll be able to include more details about this card.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

xoxo Audrey xoxo

Hi!

Today's a busy day for TSB.

Yup that's right. We have 2 challenges going on right now over at The
Stamping Boutique.

Today being Thursday is time for Stef's Sketch Challenge #7. Check it out
here for your chance to win prizes.

Also today TSB is sponsoring "I Love Digi" Challenge and plus it's their 1st
challenge. The challenge is to Think Pink. So you'll definitely want to go
check it out here.

So you not only have 1 chance but 2 chances starting today to win an
awesome TSB prize. And don't forget to go check out Tuesday Morning
Sketches as well for a chance to win an awesome prize from TSB.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Audrey's New Dress

Paper: The Angel Company Kraft Paper

Ink: Bic Mark-its, Sharpie, Copic R00 Pinkish White, R11 Pale Cherry Pink, W2 Warm Gray No.2, Uniball Silver Gel Impact pen Accessories: Martha Stewart border die, SU! Sizzix Embossing plate

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Paw prints and presents

Hi!

I wanted to post this 2 days ago but with work and a sick dh I just haven't
had a chance to sit at my laptop and type.

This adorable little guy comes from The Stamping Boutique of course. I just
love him. And I totally remembered having this great dp in my scrap stash.
I used it when I was making my Einstein's scrapbook.

So of course, I had to use this for my card using this sweet puppy. By the way,
you can find this image here.

The green background paper is also a scrap piece of paper that I just stamped
my puppy paw print stamp on. I actually bought this particular stamp for
when we send cards to family. I usually use it to represent my dogs signature.
Silly I know but they're my kiddos and they don't have the ability to sign for
themselves.

I created this card for the Tuesday Morning Sketches #33. This week TSB is
sponsoring them. And of course there is a fun prize involved so you'll want to
go check it out.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Puppy Surprise

Ink: Bic Mark-it Honey Brown, Woodsy Brown, Palette Ink Black, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad Accessories: DCWV Dog Adhesive Ribbon

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Audrey's Card Pattern

Hi!

This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Card Patterns.

And the prize is your choice of either 5 digis or 3 rubber stamps!!!

How exciting is that? So you've definitely got to go check this site out, here.

I felt really inspired by the name of the blog. At least the patterns part
and for me that also meant texture and fabrics. Blame it on my major of
Fashion Merchandising.

Also, I've just noticed that I'm really into paper piecing lately. Don't know
why it just seems to speak to me more. And these felt flowers are my fave
embellishment right now. I don't recall what company made them but I do
recall that I purchased them at JoAnn Fabrics in the sewing/notions section.

I tend to drift around the big box craft stores, i.e. Micheal's, JoAnn's, and
Hobby Lobby.

The Stamping Boutique image that I used is Audrey's New Dress. Check her
out here.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Audrey's New Dress

Paper: BasicGrey Nook & Pantry Strawberry Shortcake/Nap-2041

Ink: Sharpie, Copic R00 Pinkish White, R11 Pale Cherry Pink, W2 Warm Gray No.2, Bic Mark-it Moonstone Yellow, Yellow Blaze, Woodsy Brown, Fandango Pink, Pink Uniball Silver Gel Impact pen

Accessories: DCWV All Dressed Up Lipstick Adhesive Ribbon

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Sweet Sleepy Baby

Hi!

Today is Stef's Sketch Challenge# 6 over at The Stamping Boutique blog.

Check it out here.

This is a TSB digi however, I can't recall where I found it or how I obtained
it. I know it makes you want it more. Doesn't it?

I love the sketch that Stef came up with this week, although I did change it
up a bit.

So you'll definitely want to go check it out and see what the rest of the DT gals
did with it.

The sentiment is from The Angel Company, it's one of the Hostess Level sets.
If you're interested in learning more about how to obtain it feel free to email
me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com

The star brads are from my scrap stash, although I do think I may have
obtained them at JoAnn Fabrics. The dp for the baby's outfit and blanket
along with some other papers in the card are from my personal scrap pile.

I've got a lot of scraps and I can't just throw it out. So I guess I'll be using
it for a while.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique, The Angel Company Label Lingo

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Strawberry Splash, Frances Meyer, Inc Sleepy Little Lambs-Girls

Ink: Sharpie, Copic R00 Pinkish White, R11 Pale Cherry Pink, Bic Mark-it Moonstone Yellow, Yellow Blaze, Lemon Bliss, Plumtastic Purple, Polynesian Purple

Accessories: DCWV Missy Adhesive Ribbon

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Puppy Present for you

Hi!

I've got the best present I've seen in a while to show today.

It's Puppy Surprise from The Stamping Boutique. You can find him here.

I used him on TSB's Stef's Sketch Challenge #5.

Plus, there's a prize: one random person will be selected to win an image of their choice.

So if you're interested you should definitely go check out the challenge, here.

I'd love to tell you where all the pieces came from but it's primarily dp from
my scrap stash. I've got a lot of it to use.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Puppy Surprise, Studio G

Ink: Bic Mark-it Honey Brown, Woodsy Brown, Palette Ink Black

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

P.S. Don't forget today is the last day to do challenges on 365 Cards to win some great TSB digis.

Prince Gael and his Sweet Sketch

Hi!

Well, today The Stamping Boutique has there hands in just one more pot.

As you know we are sponsoring 365 Cards challenges this week. But today
we are also sponsoring Sweet Sketch Wednesday's challenge.

It's Sweet Sketch 35, check it out here.

I did take a little liberty and went a little differently with the sketch.

I find that I never seem to have enough boy/guy cards. So I'm going to do
my best to create some more this year and share them with you.

The image is from The Stamping Boutique and it's Prince Gael, you'll find him
here in the Medieval collection.

Materials Used:

Stamps: The Stamping Boutique Prince Gael

Paper: CM Bountiful Designer Paper pack

Ink: Sharpies, Copic E00 Skin White, Bic Mark-it Blue Skies Blue, Honey Brown, Oceanview Blue, Moonstone Yellow, Yellow Blaze, Key Lime, Stone Grey, Cloud Nine Grey, Lemon Bliss, Uniball Gel Impact pen Silver

Accessories: Pickle Trims by Rusty Pickle Rustic, Sizzix Bow w/ Arrow

Happy Crafting.
M.E.