Pink and Girlie

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This week's challenge over at Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog is PINK and Girlie..

This sweet image is Mo's Flower Girl.  I love how soft and flowing her dress looks in this image.  Great for a wedding, dance recital, or party.   

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I colored my image with Copics in the R80 series.  I stitched around the edges and added a border.  The embellishment was made from the flower die by Tim Holtz.  I sponged on some pink ink.  Then added a leaf and stick pins with some tulle to finish it off. 

Now check out what the rest of the team created and get out your pinks.. 

• Cathy Edgar
• Dawn Burnworth
• Elaine Lienhart
• Lisa Cook
• Lydia Bancroft
• Sheila Lygo
• Paola Levi
• Pat Frank
• Dorcas Perkins

Mother's Sweet Peas

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It's time for another Friday Focus at Flourishes.  This week the design team is showing you some more samples of the newest release.  Today is the last day to take advantage of the new release BUNDLE.  

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I chose the set Motherly Love and combined it with Flourishes Sweet Pea set.  

I stamped the images on Flourishes Classic White cardstock and then colored with Flourishes Copic Collections Sweet Pea. The designer paper is from the Pixie Pad.

The pretty pink ribbon is the May Arts Pink Plaid. I used my Grand Calibur to cut my Labels Four Nestabilities die. 

Don't forget we have the newest 123 Create kit in stock right now..  

Check out what the rest of the team has created:
 

• Danielle
• Christine
• Leslie
• Julie
• Cindy
• Barbara
• Stacy

Carnival Blog Hop

Clowns, cotton candy, sticky fingers, squeals of delight and of course complaints of sore feet near the end of the day... Where are we?

THE CARNIVAL!!

Hopefully you have just hopped on over from Pat's Blog. If you just popped on by to say g’day and want to join us on the super carnival hop then you’ll want to ‘START HERE’ at Jak's Blog.

Zoe from Make it Crafty and Mo from Mo’s Digital Pencil, came together to share the delight and fun of The Carnival. To celebrate - the two fabulously talented teams have come together for a massive blog hop to offer you plenty of inspiration when playing with these images.

I chose Mo's Kat At The Carnival and Make It Crafty's Ticket Booth.

I merged the two together in Photoshop Elements.  Then I colored the entire image with Copics.

Along the way you will find balloons with a letter in them. Write down the letters as you go because at the very end we want you to guess what the saying is!

There will be THREE grand prizes randomly drawn from the correct answers PLUS there will be hidden prizes along the way so make sure you leave some love as you hop along!

Now we know this is a super big hop, but we wanted to make sure you would get LOTS of inspiration! The hop will be open until the 28thApril so you will have plenty of time to come back each day with a cuppa to soak it all up! (Just don’t lose the letters you have been collecting!)

We would like to thank our fabulous sponsors, Mo’s Digital Pencil, Make it Crafty, Stamping Bella and Quixotic Paperie for providing the fabulous prizes for this grand carnival hop!

 My letter for the hop is E.

Make sure you leave a comment for a ‘possible’ chance at winning some hidden treasure

and then your next stop on the hop is Elaine.

Lastly,  Mo has created this adorable image.. It is available during the hop for $1..ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE CHILDREN'S MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION.  This is an organization that is near and dear to my heart.  So hurry over and get your image.

 

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Whipper Snapper Designs New Release

Thank you so much for all the votes I received over the weekend for my May Arts Tutorial.  I am overwhelmed by your kindness to take the time to head over and leave me a comment.  If you would like to see my entry check it out HERE. 

This month Anna Wight has released the sweetest new stamps over at Whipper Snapper Designs.  It has been a pleasure and a huge honor to have been a guest designer.. Here are a few of the cards that I designed for March and April.  I love WSD and of course Anna Wight..Thanks so much for choosing me as a guest designer

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This card is from the newly released Garden of Friendship.  I just love the sweet little gardener with her pots of flowers and all the extras that come with this set.

 

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This next set is right up my alley. This set is called Garden Fresh. I love to can in the summer time.  Last summer my daughter and I made strawberry jam.  We had little jars like these.. I used the strawberry stamp in this set to create a background for my card.  I stamped on Kraft paper and colored with Prisma Pencils and Goo Gone.  I did some stitching and distressing for a country look.

Last but certainly not least is a set called Recipe Card Companion. It coordinates with the Recipe Card Stamp. SO MANY possibilities here.  I chose to create a card with my recipe attached.  The paper is digi paper that is free from Squigglefly.  I printed it out on Kraft paper.  I found this doggy treat recipe.  Thanks so much to Anna and Whipper Snapper Designs.  Now head over there and get your sets today.  Here is the rest of the samples for you to check out:

Beth Matson
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/ematson
Blog: http://nevertoooldtocolor.blogspot.com

Peggy Marsh
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/PMarsh5
Blog: http://thewiredangel.blogspot.com

Shelly Mercado
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/3_Little_Love_Bugs
Blog: http://www.shellypop.com

Jennifer Woodward
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/Thimbles
Blog: http://thimblesbobbinspaperandink.blogspot.com

 Anna Wight
SCS Gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/go/sweetmissdaisy
Blog: http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com

Hey Chickie

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Here is a card I created for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge this week.  Our theme was "Start of Something New"  I chose this adorable Mo image called "Chickies".  It reminds me of my childhood.  I love little baby chicks. They are so soft and sweet.  

April Showers

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All the new sets are available over at Flourishes today.. Don't forget about the Bundle Package where if you order within this next week you get a discount.  

My card today showcases the April Showers set.. It is perfect for April weather or any shower you might be wanting an invitation for that special day. 

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I stamped my images onto Flourishes Classic White Cardstock.. The ribbon is the Checked Ribbon and Cotton Linen Ribbon Flourishes carries.  The designer paper is from.

Don't forget you still have time to create a card for the Spring Release Color Challenge or a card for the sketch challenge from last night's release party.  Check it all out HERE for a chance to win these new sets.  

Barbara Anders

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

Jan Marie Caruso

 

Flourishes New Release

Wow… did this week go fast and did we have fun! As we wrapped up YET ANOTHER fun and fabulous Release Party, it’s time to report that all of our sets being released for April are now in the store and are ready for YOU! Want to see them in their full glory?  
            


  

You’ll have to stay tuned for samples of our April Showers set! Look for our Design Team to show off their creations tomorrow! Now for the details on our fun, fast paced, heart racing, get those creative juices pumping challenge! It's our SPEED CHALLENGE! And, if you have some time to play along, you could win our entire April release! Follow this sketch below and get your card linked on this post by 12 Noon Central Standard Time on FRIDAY and you could be the lucky winner! Below is not only a sketch, but a sample from the lovely Barbara Anders using it. So, let the paper fly and see if you can nab our new release for trying! Use Flourishes stamps if you have them, but play along anyway if you don’t… the clock is ticking! Be sure to add your creation using our Inlinkz linky below!!!

Motherly Love

Welcome to day 2 of Flourishes April Release Week.. Today we are showcasing a fantastic sentiment set.  It can coordinate with any one of Flourishes sets.  I chose Flourishes Poppy set for my card today.  It is my FAVORITE set.  I love the way it watercolors.  We have lots of poppies growing along the side of the road here in NC.  

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I watercolored my image with markers on hot press watercolor paper.  I did some stitching around the edges of my main panel and image panel.  Then I used the Motherly Love Sentiment cut out with my Lacey Circle Die from Spellbinders. The pearls are the also available at Flourishes and are great for embellishing. The paper is from the Pixie Pad collection.  The base of my card is Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock.

• Flourishes’ Color challenge is in full swing! You could win Flourishes’ ENTIRE April  release! 
• Join our DT with some chatter, fun, games and prizes! Our Power Hour Release Party starts tomorrow night, 9 PM Central time! You’ll find the party at the Flourishes’ Member Company Forum on SCS! And… after the party, you can check out the new sets live in the Flourishes store!
• Save a BUNDLE with Flourishes new release bundle! Purchase the entire release for 10% off! You can check it out HERE!
• Would you like to get your hands on our new sets NOW? Pre-order them HERE!

 Now Check out the rest of the design team creations:

Barbara Anders

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

Jan Marie Caruso

Flourishes Orchids

It is time for another Flourishes new release.. Today we have some sneak peeks at our first set. 

 

 

I stamped my image on water color paper and then colored with markers.  I colored each flower twice and then cut them out and popped them up.  The ribbon is May Arts Silk Ribbon. I chose Flourishes Classic Ivory Cardstock  for the base of my card. The embellishments in the corner are Crystal Mosaic Stickers. I used Spellbinders Large Label One dies for my card base and Labels One Small dies for my main image.  These were all cut with my Grand Calibur.

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Don't forget about our release party on Thursday night at 9 p.m. CT over on Splitcoaststampers in the Flourishes Member Forums.

• Flourishes’ Color challenge is in full swing! You could win Flourishes’ ENTIRE April  release! 
• Join our DT with some chatter, fun, games and prizes! Our Power Hour Release Party starts tomorrow night, 9 PM Central time! You’ll find the party at the Flourishes’ Member Company Forum on SCS! And… after the party, you can check out the new sets live in the Flourishes store!
• Save a BUNDLE with Flourishes new release bundle! Purchase the entire release for 10% off! You can check it out HERE!
• Would you like to get your hands on our new sets NOW? Pre-order them HERE!

 Now Check out the rest of the design team creations:

Barbara Anders

Christine Okken

Cindy Lawrence

Danielle Kennedy

Julie Koerber

Leslie Miller

Stacy Morgan

 

Spring Has Sprung at Flourishes

  Hard to believe it is time for another Flourishes Release week challenge.. This month we have a color challenge for you...Let's see some signs of spring in your creations for this challenge! Use a little robin's egg blue, some green grass with a dash of daffodil.

I chose the Sunflowers set along with the Seeds Of Friendship for my creation today.  I have been busy getting my garden ready and my son and I always plant sunflower seeds.  He loves watching them grow way above his head.. I watercolored my sunflowers and cut them out.. Then I popped them up on my seed packet.  
The checked ribbon is from Maya Road. The button is Basic Grey-Olivia...






 Use this color combo and you'll be in the running to win the entire April new release bundle! FLLCAPR11. Deadline is April 15th at 5 PM Eastern. Create your card and upload to the Flourishes Blog HERE.

Also Gamblers Sale is still going on.. Everything is now 55% off.

Now check out what all the rest of the team has created for you: 

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Grandpa's Garden

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Not everyone can grow a garden...but those that do are blessed many times over by the fruits of its harvest.. This week over at Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog our hostess   picked the theme "How Does Your Garden Grow".  

 

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I chose The Big Guys Garden and Ben watering his sprout.   I merged the two images in Photoshop. I love that so many of Mo's images go together. Kind of like peanut butter and jelly..:)  I added  a tomato and carrot stick  pin.  Little veggies made out of clay. 

Check out what the rest of the team created and then grab your Mo images and get creating..

• Cathy Edgar
• Dawn Burnworth
• Dorcas Perkins (Co-Leader)
• Elaine Lienhart
• Lisa Cook
• Lydia Bancroft
• Paola Levi
• Pat Frank (Co-Leader)
• Sheila Lygo

Flourishes Noel Challenge

It is time for a Flourishes Friday Focus.. This week the team is joining in on the Flourishes

Noel Challenge over on Splitcoaststampers in the Flourishes Member Forums.  This month the challenge is to create a card using this sketch.  

 

I chose the Alleluia Angel set for my Noel creation.. I wanted to create a vintage type card.  Not my usual style but I love this angel in colors other than just white. I stamped on Flourishes Classic Ivory cardstock.. I colored my image with the Flourishes Flesh Tone Copic Collection with a little bit of Fuchsia and Sky Collections. 

I used some Spellbinders Dies and my Grand Calibur..
Standard Circle
Grand Labels One 
Nested Pennants

 

HERE'S HOW TO PLAY: Use this sketch for your creation. Please use Flourishes stamps and when you wrap it up with a bow, just link up to the Christmas Spirit Challenge 12 thread in the Flourishes Contests and Challenges Thread subforum here and you'll be in the running to win! What do you win? Well, 10 lucky winners will be handed one of the Alleluia Angel stamp sets!! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword FLLCNOEL12. You have until April 30st at 5 PM EST to submit your cards. Flourishes will announce the winner when we issue next month's challenge! Need a little more inspiration? The Flourishes Design Team decided to join in on the fun, so hop on over and see...

• Barbara Anders
• Christine Okken
• Cindy Lawrence
• Danielle Kennedy
• Julie Koerber
• Leslie Miller
• Stacy Morgan

Don't forge the Gambler's Sale is still going on... 50% off now..Check it out here..