Happy New Year!

I am so glad to be back to stamping again! I thought this adorable image was just too cute to pass up for a New Year's card! I hope you have a safe celebration and wonderful 2011!

Supply List:
Images
Little Dumpling New Year Boy, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Bashful Blue Stampin Up card stock
Silver shimmer paper-unknown manufacturer
Black/silver glittler card stock-unknown manufacturer
Black Glossy card stock-Paper Temptress

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00o, yr000, e21
Hat-w5, w7
Diaper/hat band-b91, b93

Misc Supplies
EK Success 5/16" circle punch
My Favorite Things "Die-namic" banner die
Copic Atyou Spica glitter pens-pitch black, red, and gold
Sakura Gelly pen "Clear star"
Chalks for cheeks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Fun with Shapes & More-#73 New Year
Alphabet Challenge-I is for infant
Ooh La La-#70 New Year
Paper Playtime-#31 New Years
Freshly Brewed-#28 Celebrate
Dutch Dare-#94 New Beginning
Pixie Dust-#55 Happy New Year

Stamp Something Challenge-Glittery Somethings

This is a little notepad I picked up from the dollar bin at Michael's. I covered several of these for cute little Christmas gifts this year. They are really fun to work with!
This week at Stamp Something we want to see your sparkle! Our wonderful sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. If you aren't familiar with them do check them out! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Image
Flying Tilda, Magnolia Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper Basic Grey "Wisteria"

Copic Markers
Skin tone-yr0000, e000,yr000, e21
Hair-e55, e57
Dress-v17, v09
Wings-b0000, b000, b91, b93

Misc. Supplies
Ivory ribbon
EK Success Rock Fern leaf punch
Ranger Glossy Accents
Decoart Fine Glitter (for wings)
Stickles "Diamond" for flowers
Chalks- pink for cheeks
Smooch "Illuminate"
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Craft-Anything Goes
Crafts and Me-#20 Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#32 Anything Goes
Crafty Emma-#17 Anything Goes
Copic Creations-#41 Sparkle
Bunny Zoe-#7 Sparkle & Shine
Paper Play-#50 Anything But a Card
Moving Along with the Times-Anything Goes (not Christmas)
Ellephantastic-#21 Wish upon a star
Stamp Insanity-#40 sparkle
Just Magnolia-#87 Anything Goes

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

This yummy confection is from this week's release by Meljen's Designs at Whimsy Digital. Here's a link to all the new images. Meljen's Designs also has a weekly challenge come play along!

Supply List
Birthday Cupcake from Meljen's at Whimsy Stamps

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Little Yellow Bicycle "Cupcakes Galore with Glitter"
Brown Granite paint chip
Solid card stocks- Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Outline shading-r0000, r000
Flame-y0000, y00, yr01, r02
Wrapper-b91, b93
Cake-e25, e29
Candle/ribbon-r81, r83, r85

Misc. Supplies
Paper piercing tool
Chalks for flame's glow
Smooch "Gold"
Inkssentials, Enamel Accents
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Card Crew-Birthdays
Digi Tuesday-#91 Anything Goes
Creative Craft-Anything Goes
Anything Goes-#30 the letter C
Crafts and Me-#20 Anything Goes
Pixie Cottage-#50 Sketch and party/celebration
Digi Doodles-#39 Anything Goes
Crafty Ann's-#30 Anything Goes
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#32 Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin-Celebration
Crafty Emma-#17 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp-Celebrate
Freshly Brewed-#28 Celebrate

Mo's Digital Pencil-Challege #63

I am so thrilled to finally be able to participate in the challenge for this month! I had selected all the events, but wasn't able to play along until this week! I hope you've had a good time with them!
This week I chose "bless the beasts and the children"...wanting to see both a child and animal on projects. I of course went with a puppy...you guys know how "dog crazy" I am!
I decided to use this precious "Kansas" image of Mo's to make my card. Being a Kansas girl, I had a blast coloring her. I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
Kansas, Mo's Digital Pencil Too
Sentiment and paw prints, Stampin Up

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-unknown and ancient from my stash
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, yr000, e21
Hair-e97, e99, e17
Dress/bows-b91, b93, w1, 0
Basket-e34, e35, 0
Dog-y21, yr24
Blanket/shoes-r37, r59

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
Corner Punch
Red grosgrain ribbon
Magnolia Scallop Lace Doohickey
Mini white buttons
Black stamp pad for sentiment and paw prints
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Crafts & Me-#20 anything goes
Creative Craft-Anything goes
Moving Along with the Times-Anything Goes (but not Christmas)
Digi Doodles-#39 Anything Goes
Stampin Bees-#90 Ribbon without a tie/bow
Aly's Sunday Challenge-#32 Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away-#10 punch it out
Crafty Emma-#17 Anything Goes
Inky Impressions-Animal
Southern Girls-#9 Anything Goes

Where's Lisa Been?

I wanted to touch base with all of you and let you know why I've been MIA for a while. This may be a bit long :)
In November my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She's had surgery, they were able to remove it all and she'll begin radiation soon. We're thrilled to find she won't have to have chemo!
The same week as her diagnosis one of my sisters had a pulmonary embolism following a heart procedure. She's on blood thinners and doing much better after several days in ICU.
The week before Thanksgiving my daughter had her wisdom teeth removed without complication.
This past Weds. I had a hysterectomy and am home camping the couch with Tiffy! She's really digging this! I am feeling really good and thrilled things went well.
Sadly today my sister Jayme passed away after a valiant battle against lung cancer. Many of you helped me with a RAK event of frog cards for her a few months ago. Those cards meant so much to her. You'll never know what that did for her spirits during this long, difficult fight. I'm glad to know she's with our Dad and is smiling and laughing with him instead of suffering unimaginable pain from an evil disease.
I can't thank all my companies/challenges that I create for enough. Every single one of them have been incredibly supportive during this challenge time for me. I can't wait to get back to creating and sharing my work with blogland! Thanks for all of your support, emails, cards, and prayers. They mean so much to me and my family.
p.s. I plan to be posting regularly NO LATER THAN Jan. 1 and sooner if I feel up to it!!!

Paperworks Co.'s 3rd Birthday Celebration

I was thrilled to be invited to participate in the 3rd birthday celebration for Paperworks Co.! I am a former design team member and they have some awesome stamps and exclusive Rachelle Anne Miller stamps that are incredible! The cutie I chose to use for my little Christmas project is Jacob and the Reindeer.
This big celebration began November 7th and will conclude the 20th. To play along you will need to browse the birthday posts and match up the sneak peeks to the creator of that project. At the end of the celebration all entries with correct answers will be eligible to win one of three $33.00 PWCO gift certificates! Here's a link to the PWCO Blog to help you along.

Here's the sneak I have to share with you today.

Supply List
Image
"Jacob and the Reindeer", Paperworks Co
Sentiment from "Charlotte's Holiday Mail", Paperworks Co

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "jovial"

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e15,e17
Clothing-b91, b93, b95, b97, e25,e29, y63, yg67
Deer-e33, e34, e37, r37, r59
Ground-w1, w3, w5, 0

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks and glow of lights
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Martha Stewart Double Edge Infinite Loops punch
Sakura Metallic pens, red and green
Burgundy grosgrain ribbon
Reindeer button, unknown manufacturer
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stamp and Create-#7 Tis the Season
Flourishes-#93 Christmas
City Crafter-#31 Little Children
Ooh La La Creations-#67 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
The Crafty Pad-#97 Christmas Sparkle
Paper Sundaes-#44 choose 2 toppings
Bee Crafty-#42 Christmas
Crazy 4 Challenges-#63 Christmas
Secret Crafter-#109 Sparkle and shine
2 Sisters-#13 Christmas
Stampin with the Dragon-#14 Holiday song inspired (Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer)
ABC Challenge-H is for holidays

Christmas Recipes-Gingerbread Flip Book

Supplies used on this project:
Image
Gingerbread Holiday Set, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock,
Designer Paper-The Paper Studio "Evergreen Christmas Mix"
Card Stocks, Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Gingerbread-e34, e35, r11, r20
Chef hat-w1, w3, 0
Cookie dough-e99
Green cookie jar-g07, g28
Red bows- r37, r59
Rolling pin-e41, e31, r08, r34

Misc. Supplies
Christmas Ribbon pack-Really Reasonable Ribbon
white Sakura glaze pen
Rings to hold book together
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Classic Ovals LG, Big Scalloped Ovals LG
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Martha Stewart Ribbon Loops Border and Corner punches
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this Project Qualifies for:
Stamp with Fun-#85 square
Lexi's Creations-#27 Traditional Christmas colors
Flourishes-#93 Christmas
Bee Crafty-#42 Christmas
Crazy 4 Challenges-#63 Christmas
Totally Gorjuss-#56 Traditional Christmas Colors
2 Sisters-#13 Christmas
ABC Challenge-H is for holidays

House Mouse and Friends Challenge #82-Ya gotta have friends

This week the House Mouse and Friends Challenge is to create a friendship themed project with your House Mouse images! This HM stamp is one of my all time favorites! I have a dachshund so that's probably why! Be sure to stop by the House Mouse & Friends Blog to see the wonderful samples my teamies have to share with you!

Supply List
Image, House Mouse Stamps
Hot Dog Express , House Mouse Stamps
Alphabet stamp set for "FALL" banner, unknown manufacturer

Stamp Ink
Memento Black Tuxedo

Papers
Neenah white card stock
Designer Paper Imaginisce "Apple Cider and Cinnamon Sticks" (double sided)
Stampin Up solid color card stocks

Copic Markers
Dog-e13, e15, e17
Mice-e41, e53, w1, w3, w5
Leaves-yg91, yg93, yg95, yg97, e97, e99, e19, y26
Sky-b21, 0

Misc Supplies:
My Favorite Things Die-namic dies-Banner Day Die
Tim Holtz Distress Stickles "rock candy" for the leaves
fine hemp twine for bows between banners, Stampin Up
3 coordinating buttons
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Lexi's Creations-#26 Anything goes
Stamps R Us-#8 Buttons and bows
Crazy 4 Challenges-#62 square card
Gingerloft-#5 buttons
Crafty Emma-#11 Forever Autumn
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle-Fall

Sunday's with Crissy November Challenge-Red, Green & Gold

This month Sunday's with Crissy's Challenge has a recipe for you that will fit right in with all your holiday crafting! We want to see red, green and some gold. I used Crissy's gorgeous fairy "Ophelia".
Case'd this card from Crissy's very own work right here. I changed a few colors, but pretty much followed her tutorial to the T. Please check out the details on the Sunday's with Crissy Blog. I look forward to seeing all your projects!

Supply List
Image-Ophelia, by Crissy Armstrong for Kraftin Kimmie Stamps

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Gold embossed and mulberry paper-unknown manufacturer
Stampin Up Cherry Cobbler card stock
Solid red Bazzill Basics card stock

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Dress-r30, e32, r37, r39, r89
Bird-yg91, r00, r35
Bodice-g94, g28, w9
Wings-r0000, r00, r30, r32, r37, e47, w9
Hair-e17, e18, e59
Rock-w1, w3, w5, e43, 0
Outline shading-t3, t5, t7, 0

Misc. Supplies
Red velvet ribbon, -unknown manufacturer
Stickles "platinum" (for flowers, leaves and wings)
3 Bella Baubles, gold, from Stamping Bella
Smooch "gold"
Chalks for cheeks
Martha Stewart pine branch leaf punch
white Sakura glaze pen
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project quaifies for:
Whoopsie Daisy-sparkle
Spoonful of sugar-#128 Embellishments
Crafty Creations-#92 Fables & Fairy Tales
Flutterby-#129 anything goes
ECP-#25 red
Alphabet challenge-B is for birds
Crazy 4 Challenges-#62 square card
Secret Crafter-#108 red/gold

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #84

This week at Cupcake Inspirations we are sponsored by Tiddly Inks! I am a huge fan of the Alice in Wonderland movies. Ok I admit it...I'm a Johnny Depp fanatic! Think I like Alice? Just wait till Pirates comes out!!! Phew...ok back to work-sorry I got distracted a bit hehe. Don't forget to check out the projects the rest of the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog.

Here's the inspirational cupcake for this challenge:

Supply List
Image
Time for Tea and Mad About You from Tiddly Inks
Sentiment, Alice Quote computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Marrakech"

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e00, e21
Her Hair-e50, e51, e13
Her Clothing- w1, w3, 0, b05, b06
Clock-bg10, 0
His Hair-w1, w3, 0
His Clothing-yr07, yr18, b05, b06, w3, w5

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
My Favorite Things Die-Namic die-Bracket Edge
White taffeta ribbon, Stampin Up (colored b05)
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Smooch "Gold"
Flat back blue gem, Hobby Lobby jewelry section
black Sakura glaze pen
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Mojo Monday-Sketch #163
Paper Playtime-#23 Clock, ticket, or tag
Flourishes-#91 print inspired- my selection is here
Freshly Brewed-#22 Anything Goes
Crafty Creations-#92 Fables and fairy tales
Stampavie & more-#115 orange
Crazy 4 Challenges-#62 square card

Thanksgiving Blessings- Clean and Simple

This fun turkey is by Meljen's Designs at Whimsy Digital. I don't do many clean and simple cards, but really like how this one turned out. He's so majestic on his own I thought embellishments would distract from him.

Supply List
Thomas Turkey from Meljen's Designs at Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment is computer generated

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Confetti and solid color card stocks, Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Pumpkin-yr07, yr18, yg63, yg67
Turkey-e31, e34, e45 e37, y32, y26, yr15, yr07, r37, r59
Hat/coat-w1, w3, w5, 0
Outline shading-t1, t3, t5, 0

Misc. Supplies
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
My Time to Craft-#113 quick & cute
Tuesday Throwdown-#24 give thanks
Alphabet Challenge-B is for birds

Stamp Something Challenge-Sketchy Something

This week at Stamp Something we are have a fun sketch for you. Our gracious sponsor this week is DRS Designs. They have a tremendous selection of items! Don't forget to check out the projects by the team here.

Supply List
Image
One and Only Heart by Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper and card stock, Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tone-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-yr23, e99, e39, e18
Dress-b05, b06, b26
Eyes-b21, b23, b000, b01, bg02, bg05
Wings-w1, w3, 0

Misc. Supplies
Chalks- pink for cheeks, blues and black for background
EK Success Circle Cutter and glass mat
Copic Atyou Spica glitter pen, black
Smooch "Silver and Illuminate"
Martha Stewart Frond Branch leaf punch
Large glitter brad, unknown manufacturer
Teal blossoms, unknown manufacturer
Tiny buds with white beaded tips, Wild Orchid Crafts
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Cottage-#26 Embossing
Secret Crafter-#107 Anything that flies
Lexi's Creations-#26 Anything goes
Stamp with Fun-#83 All that can fly
Incy Wincy Designs-#66 Anything goes
Freshly Brewed-#22 Anything Goes
Flutterby-#129 Anything goes
Paper Play-#44 Circles
CRAFT Challenge-#75 Dry embossing
If the Shoe Fits-#54 blue

Fall Harvest Cornucopia

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This pretty cornucopia is from this week's release by Meljen's Designs at Whimsy Digital. Here's a link to all the new images. Meljen's Designs also has a weekly challenge come play along!

Supply List
Harvest Cornucopia from Meljen's at Whimsy Stamps

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Papers-Basic Grey "green at heart"

Copic Markers
Pumpkin-e97, e99, yg91, yg93, yg95, e25, e29
Corn-y32, y26, e07, e09, v99, r39, r89, yg91, yg93, yg95
Gourd-y32, y26
Grapes-r39, r89
Horn-e34, e35, e37
Ground-w1, w3, w5, 0

Misc. Supplies
Martha Stewart French Scroll border punch
Stickles "Cinnamon"
dimensional adhesive
Dew Drops (gold, orange/brown, green)
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Bunny Zoe-#5 Autumn Love
ECP-#24 Autumn/fall
Stampin Bee's-#82 Thanksgiving with pumpkins
Sketchy Colors-#45 sketch
Lexi's Creations-#26 Anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs-#66 Anything goes
Creative Card Crew-punches
Tuesday Throwdown-#24 Give thanks
Freshly Brewed-#22 Anything Goes
Stampavie & more-#115 orange
Dutch Dare-#90 clean and simple

Digital Delights November New Release

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This fun little reindeer is part of the new release at Digital Delights by Louby Loo for November. Stop by the store and check all the Christmas cuties out!

Tomorrow you can catch this adorable Santa as the Friday Freebie! Here's a link to where it will be.


Supplies used on this project:
Image
Tangled Lights Reindeer and Holiday Sentiment, Digital Delights by Louby Loo

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock,
Designer Papers and card stocks all Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Reindeer-e31, e33, e35, e29, r11, e42, e43
Lights-r4, g07

Misc. Supplies
Chalks-red and green for glow of the lights
black Sakura glaze pen
Poinsettia flowers, manufacturer unknown
Inkssentials, Ranger Glossy Accents
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Stampin with the Dragon-#13 sketch
Bee Crafty-#41 Christmas
Mark's Finest Papers-#27 Holiday Card
Lexi's Creations-#26 Anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs-#66 Anything goes
Critter Challenge-#38 Christmas
Wild Orchid-#9 Classic Christmas
City Crafter-#29 Get your digi on
My Time to Craft-#113 quick and cute
Freshly Brewed-#22 Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon-#53 Red
Charisma Cardz-#44 with love at Christmas

Mo's Digital Challenge #56

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Lydia is the Challenge hostess for November. To get us off and running she's chosen the theme of pockets. This time of year a project to hold gift cards is always handy to have! Don't forget to check out the samples the girls at Mo's Challenge have to share with you!

Supply List
Image
Dani with Gifts, Mo's Digital Pencil Too
Christmas Sentiment, "Worldwide Christmas" By Raindrop Echo

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Eskimo Kisses"
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e50, e53, e13
Clothing-r81, r83, r39, r89, b21, b23, yg91, yg93
Bag-w1, 0 yg63, yg67, e35, y21
Gifts-r37, yg67, w1, w3

Misc. Supplies
Chalks for cheeks
White lunch sack for card base
Smooch "Illuminate"
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies-classic ovals LG and big scalloped ovals
EK Success punches: 1 1/4" circle, scalloped circle, and corner
Sticky gems
My Favorite Things Die-namics die-Bracket Edge
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Fun with Shapes and More-#69 folder technique
Fussy and Fancy-#22 Winter wonderland
Bee Crafty-#41 Christmas
Mark's Finest Papers-#27 Holiday Card
Caardvark's-Decorate the card inside and out
Lexi's Creations-#26 Anything goes
Incy Wincy Designs-#66 Anything goes
Critter Challenge-#38 Christmas
There She Goes-#79 Gifty
City Crafter-#29 Get your digi on
Stamp and Create-#7 Tis the season
Freshly Brewed-#22 Anything Goes
Crafts & Me-#17 Christmas Gift
Charisma Cardz-#44 with love at Christmas