The Craft's Meow Preview Day 3: Fly Free

I don't know about you, but I was completely enchanted by the loveliness of Happiness Is..., featured in yesterday's previews. Gorgeous! You'll see the full stamp set artwork during the blog hop on Sunday when the set becomes available at The Craft's Meow!

Today we're showcasing the third of four stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow debuting on May 1st, which is sure to delight...Fly Free!!! This set is also featured in one of the two card kits being released tomorrow created by the fabulous Sarah Martina Parker. Fly Free will be part of the kit and available for separate purchase. ;)

So what, might you ask, are today's prize offerings? How about:

1. Fly Free stamp set (being showcased today)!!!
2. Lush 2 Orange Prize Package from My Mind's Eye!!! Includes one each of the patterned and flocked papers shown, plus all the accessories!!! Thanks again Nick!!!
3. Sarah's Fly Free Card Kit!!!

I want to win them all myself! lol

Once again, the prizes will be awarded based on random drawing from the comments left on THREE of the Team blogs listed below! You won't know whose blog has the prize so you'll want to leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win. But please play fair... only ONE comment per blog!

You have until 11:00 pm Pacific tonight (April 30th) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced in tomorrow's post at The Craft's Meow blog!

For my card today, I used one of the sentiment from the Fly Free set. Totally love this sentiment!

For this card, I used this pretty papers by Graphic 45, which is available as part of a card kit at The Craft's Meow store. I've never used Graphic 45 papers but I must admit, I LOVE LOVE them! They give me this vintagey feel.


Ready to check out my teammates' amazing creations?? Off you go! Enjoy your first looks at Fly Free!!! Simply click on the links to be taken to the blogs to see the featured projects.

The Craft's Meow
Amy Tsuruta
Debbie Pamment
Heather Jensen
Ivana Camdzic
Jean Martin
Kim Yu <---you are here
Lindsay Amrhein
Nina Brackett
Sarah Martina Parker

And, of course, another way to win is to Like our Facebook Page by April 30th! A set of the four stamp sets being released May 1st are up for grabs for every 100 Likes! Let's reach 300, shall we??? (*smile*)

See you tomorrow for the release and blog hop!!! And a look at the fourth and final stamp set... one that is sure to make you swoon!

Fireman Luka

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR MY THE CRAFT'S MEOW "HAPPINESS IS" PREVIEW!

Okay, so there IS a reason why Luka's outfit is not clean. LOL You see, he has been working super hard putting out fires. :)

Okay seriously, I totally didn't realize I colored black first instead of yellow. I used colored pencil by the way. Since I didn't want to waste the image, I just put on a dirty outfit for Luka. hehe

I guess I need LOTS of more practice using Prisma colored pencils. LOL



Anyway, have a fabulous Friday, everyone!

The Craft's meow Preview Day 2: Happiness is...

So what did you think of Simply Delightful? Simply delightful, wouldn't you say? lol The full stamp set artwork will be revealed during the blog hop on Sunday, when the sets become available at The Craft's Meow! In the meantime, we're moving on today to showcase the second of four stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow debuting on May 1st... Happiness is...!

Don't forget to check our blog to see if you are one of yesterday's lucky winners!

I'll bet you're wondering what the prizes are today! Wait no more!

1. Happiness is... stamp set (being showcased today)!!!
2. Prize Package donated by My Mind's Eye from the Lush 2 Turquoise Collection!!! Includes one each of the patterned and flocked papers shown, plus all the accessories!!! Thank you Nick!!!
3. Maya Road The Sweetest Days Shadowbox Kit!!!

Did I mention fun? lol

Once again, the prizes will be awarded based on random drawing from the comments left on THREE of the Team blogs listed below! You won't know whose blog has the prize so you'll want to leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win. But please play fair... only ONE comment per blog!

You have until 11:00 pm Pacific tonight (April 29th) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced in tomorrow's post at The Craft's Meow blog.

So my card today features this gorgeous rose along with the sweetest sentiment from the Happiness Is set. I simply love love this set!!

I was in the mood for kraft so that's what I used as my card base. I colored this gorgeous rose with Copic. Once again, I used this pretty Pink Pairlee patterned paper, available as a card kit at The Craft's Meow store.


Ready to check out the rest of the amazing creations from our fabulous team?? I sure hope so!


The Craft's Meow
Amy Tsuruta
Debbie Pamment
Heather Jensen
Ivana Camdzic
Jean Martin
Kim Yu <---you are here
Lindsay Amrhein
Nina Brackett
Sarah Martina Parker

Have fun everyone! Remember more previews and chances to win prizes the next couple of days!

The Craft's Meow Preview Day 1: Simply Delightful

The day we've all been waiting for is finally here!!! It's time to begin showcasing the four stamp sets designed by Nina B Designs for The Craft's Meow debuting on May 1st!

Before we get started, I want to give you an overview of what to expect over the next few days. ;)

A release this exciting needs LOTS of prizes to celebrate, and LOTS of prizes are what we have for you! Each day of previews there will be not one, not two, but THREE prizes up for grabs!!! Today's prize offerings are:Simply Delightful Stamp Set (being showcased today)

1. A My Mind's Eye Hazel 6 x 6 paper pad from the Stella & Rose collection
2. A My Mind's Eye Gertie 6 x 6 paper pad from the Stella & Rose collection

The prizes will be awarded based on random drawing from the comments left on THREE of the Team blogs listed below! You won't know whose blog has the prize so you'll want to leave a comment on each blog for more chances to win. But please play fair... only ONE comment per blog!

You have until 11:00 pm Pacific tonight (April 28th) to make the rounds! The winners will be announced in tomorrow's post.

On to my card...

We are previewing the Simply Delightful set today so I of course used that on my card.
I haven't used head embossing in like forever so I combined that with the no coloring technique. hehe Who doesn't love the no coloring technique? LOL

I used used siam pink wrinkled seam binding ribbons along with one of my button stickpins. You know where to find them. LOL Oh do you like the pretty patterned paper I used on this card?? I LOVE it! It's Pink Paislee's Butterfly Garden. These papers are available at The Craft's Meow's card kits. Check it out! You will love them! I know I do!


Ready for more amazing eye candy??

Amy Tsuruta

Debbie Pamment

Heather Jensen

Ivana Camdzic

Jean Martin

Kim Yu <----you are here

Lindsay Amrhein

Nina Brackett

Sarah Martina Parker

We are A LOT more to share the next few days so please come back tomorrow for another preview! Enjoy the hop, everyone! Good luck!

Sparkle Creations Challenge: Photo Inspiration

Hi there!

This week at Sparkle Creations, we have this pretty picture as an inspiration challenge. Don't you just love the pink and purple? It's so girly!
Here is my take. I used Charlotte with Rose on this card. Once again, I did the "no coloring" technique. I LOVE this technique! LOL

I used a couple of my crocheted flowers. The purple flower is called the croco flower. This is my first time using one on my cards. I just recently learned how to make them. They are a little different than my usual six petal flowers. What do you think? Like it?

For more inspiration on this challenge, please visit our blog! Thank you for stopping by!

Challenge:
Sketch By Carly: Sketch

How to Add PERSONALITY to Your Creations!

hehe...let's get to that in a bit...

Today we have a fun challenge at Lollipop Crafts. Zulma is our hostess for the week and the theme is Shabby Chic or vintage.

Well, my card is not very vintage-y looking but I tried. LOL All I did was ink up the edges. LOL I was going to add some paint on the edges but changed my mind.

Which One Wednesday at TGF is a color challenge this week, NO PINK. I think I did pretty good with the challenge since I normally use a lot of pink. hehe Miss Anya looks mighty cute in blue too! LOL

So how to add personality to your creations? Why, adding a fun charm! Some people call it baubles or dangles. Whatever you call them, they do add a touch of bling, sparkle and for sure personality to any of your projects!

hehe You guess it! These charms are available at my Etsy Shop!

Well, that's all I have for now. Have a good one everyone!


Challenges:
Anyone for Anya: sketch
I Did IT Creation: 123 Recipe
Paper Sundae: Use at least 2 from: Sparkle, Pearls, Die Cuts and the Colour Yellow!
Sparkles Forum: Anything Goes
A Gem of a Challenge: Pearl or swirl
Wee Memories: Anything Girly
Delicious Doodles: Anything Goes
Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes
Simply Create: Time to Rock the metal (see charm)
Stamp Insanity: Metal
Simon Says Stamp: Embossing
Stampaive and More: Birthday

Stickpins Available at My Etsy Shop!

Hello!

It has been a while since I inked up this adorable Fancy Dress Marci. I haven't played with my Hampton Artsy Edges stamps as well and I thought they would be perfect for Marci! Like it? I simply stamped it on the edges and voila! In case you are wondering about the corners, I used a ticket punch for them.

I used two of my handmade stickpins on this card as well. Notice anything "different" about the pins? I added a pierced earring backs! The end of the pin is very sharp so I thought one of these pierced earring backs could cover the needle point. This way for sure you won't accidentally hurt yourself! hehe That actually happened to me quite a few times. I accidentally poked (pricked) my finger. :(

Ooo....what are these???

Exactly! Pins! I've listed some of these on my Etsy shop! As I mentioned before, I am slowly adding stuff to my shop. I am even in the process of getting a new banner! Yay! Everything takes time and you all know how much time I have. LOL

Wanna know another fun way to use your buttons on your projects? Check this out! Button stickpins! Aren't these fun??

You can check some of these pins at my SHOP!

I am thinking since I do have quite a few things ready for the shop, I am going to list a new item each week....just something for you guys to look forward to! hehe I thought that's kind of fun too! Maybe when I am done "previewing" my stuff, I might have a SALE. hehe

Anyway, I do hope everyone have a fun Easter weekend! Thanks a bunch for stopping by today!

Easter SALE at Sparkle Creations!

Just popping in to let you guys know that in honoring of Easter, Sparkle Creations is having a SALE! Everything is 15% off and is good through Sunday, April 24th Midnight, EST. Use code BUNNY 15 at checkout.


Also, don't forget Sparkle is giving away a free stamp each Friday! Check it out HERE!

Great News!

Today's card features Little Frieda's Daisy, available exclusively at The Craft's Meow.

I did a little paper piecing since I haven't done that in a while. I paper pieced Little Frieda's hat and dress. Oh do you like the pattern papers?? This is my new Bo Bunny stack! Well, the only one I have. LOL It is new though. I just got it in the mail last week.

Hey, did you know The Craft's Meow has a Facebook page?? Well, check it out because for every 100 people who like TCW page by April 30th, TCM is giving away all four of the stamp sets designed by Nina Brackett being released on May 1st as a prize!

Ready for the great news?? I am a member of The Craft's Meow's team! I am thrilled to be creating along side some of the most talented crafters! Check out who they are HERE! Thanks so much for inviting me, Lisa!

Birthday Wishes

Can you believe it? I have been posting everyday this week! Wow! I am amazed at myself! LOL

Today's card features one of Robyn's Fetish's adorable images. This one is called Daisy Days, a very cute, fun, summery image! Love it!

I finally used a couple sheets of patterned papers from Life of the Party paper pack by Basic Grey I got a couple of months ago. I tend to buy stuff forget about them. This is what happens when you don't have a lot of room. LOL

Well, I have more to share tomorrow. So be sure to come back!

Have a great one, everyone!

Christmas In April??

hehe...no! Time flies but we are still a few months away from Christmas! LOL

I haven't been keeping up with making my Christmas cards this year so on a spur of the moment the other night, I created this card!

Farm Fresh Friday this week is all about distressing. It's a fairly easy challenge so I just have to play along!

I colored this little Miss Anya a long while back with Copic. I followed the sketch over at Sunday Sketch and Stamp.

After I finished the card, I sprayed the entire card with gold Spray & Sparkle. This card is pretty sparkly.


Alrighty, that's all I have to share for now. I do hope everyone is having a wonderful week! Thank you for stopping by!

Challenges:
Paper Playtime: Weather
Christmas Card Challenge: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Use a rubber stamp
Cute Card Thursday: Weather Inspired
Little Miss Muffet Challenge: Glitter and Shine

Make Your Own Embellishment!

This week's challenge at Sparkle Creations is to MAKE YOUR OWN EMBELLISHMENT. I have been making quite a few different embellishments lately. When I was making this card, I have all these ideas on using the different ones but look what I used in the end? Yup, just seam binding ribbon! LOL I bet you were expecting some sort of flowers! LOL

I made a bunch of these ribbons so I listed some on my Etsy store. Yes, your heard me right! I FINALLY decided to list some stuff there! LOL I created the account like last year and never did a thing to it! LOL There is not much stuff in the store yet but I am hoping slowly I can add some more. I actually made a whole bunch of stuff already. I just need some time to take pictures and list them. More on that later....

Today's card I used Rollerblading Chloe. Doesn't she look like she's having lots of fun? Too bad I don't roller blade otherwise I would totally join her!

Want a chance at winning a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp? I know you do! hehe Then you have got to play along our challenge! Can't wait to see what you create!

Lollipop Crafts Challenge #35: A Sketch

Well, I am hosting this week's challenge at Lollipop Crafts. We don't have a lot of sketch challenges so this week, I have a sketch for everyone to follow!

I simply followed my own sketch and didn't twist it around too much. LOL

Our sponsor for the week is ROBYN'S FETISH. Our team were provided with a few adorable images to play with. I used TEA FOR TWO on this card.

Hope you guys can play with us! For more inspiration, please hop over to Lollipop Crafts!

Let's Pretend!

Have I ever mentioned how much Marci looks like my daughter? You probably hear this from a lot of people...not necessary just my daughter but perhaps your daughter, your granddaughter, your niece.... Marci just has that cute look that looks like every girl out there! For real! She is that adorable!

Today I used Dress Up Marci. Seriously, how cute is she?? My daughter is at the wanna-be-grown-up age now (at least I think she is). Yup, she gets a hold of my high heels and starts modeling around the house! Can you imagine me chasing her around the house trying to get her to take it off? LOL



I colored Marci with Copics. I added pearlized top coat smooch on Marci's pearl necklace. Sketch belongs to A Gem of a Challenge.

Did you file your tax? Today is the last day!

Well, that's all I have for now. Thank you so much for spending some of your crafty time with me! Have a great one, everyone!

Sparkle Creations Challenge #38

Hello, hello!

I have been trying to do a million and one things behind the scene so I am trying to keep my posts short. Well, you guys probably know I am not very talkative anyway, right? LOL

This week at Sparkle Creations, we have this fun sketch, designed by me!



Here is my take on my own sketch. LOL



I used Sweet Treat Emily on my card. I colored Emily a while back with Copic. Papers are by Basic Grey, hopscotch collection. Sentiment is my Hampton Art.

Don't forget to visit our blog for more inspiration!

Have a great week, everyone! Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

Lollipop Crafts Challenge: All Girl

Hey gang!

This week at Lollipop Crafts, our challenge is all about girls---ALL GIRL challenge! Our hostess of the week is Juelmarie!

Inky Impressions is our awesome sponsor!

My card today features Birthday Cake Lili. I actually colored this cutie months ago but never put her on a card. LOL



Please stop by Lollipop Crafts and check out more inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Sparkle Creations Preview: Daffodil Charlott plus Release Day!

Hello friends! Did everyone have fun checking out my Sparkle Creations team's awesome creations featuring Rainy Day Ruby?? Ready for another cute one? I sure hope so!

Today we are previewing Daffodil Charlotte! I love daffodils so you can imagine how much I LOVE this new stamp! I bought this American Craft paper for a long time now and finally get to use a sheet on this card! I am trying to use up some ribbons too! Remember I bought over 30 rolls because it was on sale? LOL

Sentiment is by Lily of the Valley. I used two of my handmade stick pins as well.

Be sure to visit the rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Daffodil Charlotte.

Sparkle is giving away a Daffodil Charlotte to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs. Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Charlotte post. You have until midnight EST tonight to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Here is the completed hop list:

Suzanne Bier, April Guest Designer
Alice Wertz Kim Yu
Peggy Toole Shaela Odd
Simonne Clay
Sparkle Smith
Stephanie Kraft

We are currently having an awesome sale at Sparkle Creations. Check this out!



That's all I have for now. Thank you so much for stopping by! Have fun hopping and good luck!

The World is Full of Magic

Aren't you glad today is Friday! Are you guys looking forward to the weekend? Anyone got plans? My plans? Just the usual...spend time with my kiddies! Gotta love family time! PRICELESS!

Today I am sharing this little card featuring Magician Luka! Isn't he cute, sweet? He is PERFECT for a little boy's card! Sentiment is by Lily of the Valley.

Have you invited Dress Up Marci, Fireman Luka and Jesalyn to your home yet? They are now available as rubber! You can order them HERE!

Anyone want a chance at winning a set of Copic markers??? I do, I do!! hehe I LOVE COpic markers! Well, Irina is giving away a set to one of our lucky fan on Facebook. Please help us reach 1000 fans! Read all about it HERE! Have a fabulous weekend, everyone!

Sparkle Creations Preview: Rainy Day Ruby

It's that time again! Yup, time for new stamps at Sparkle Creations! This month we have two fun, adorable, pretty images...plus one sentiment!

Today we are previewing RAINY DAY RUBY! Rainy Day Ruby comes with this sentiment.

For this card, I followed the fun sketch over at The Beary Scrap. Papers are by Bo Bunny. This is the one and only Bo Bunny pack I have. Love it!

Be sure to visit the rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Rainy Day Ruby. Sparkle is giving away a Rainy Day Ruby to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Ruby post. You have until midnight EST tonight to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Here is the complete hop list:
Suzanne Bier, April Guest Designer
Alice Wertz
Kim Yu ----> YOU ARE HERE
Peggy Toole
Shaela Odd
Simonne Clay
Sparkle Smith
Stephanie Kraft

Tomorrow we will be previewing another cute image so be sure to come back for more chance at winning a brand new Sparkle Creation stamp!

Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

Happy Birthday, Sparkle!

Today is a very special date at Sparkle Creations! It's not only our 37th challenge, it is also our lovely "boss'" 29th birthday! Happy Birthday, Sparkle! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and many many more to come! Enjoy your special day with your friends and especially with your hubby! :)

This week's theme at Sparkle Creations, it is to create a card/project with NATURALS WITH A SPLASH OF COLOR.

What's the best, easiest, fastest way to color an image with naturals? Why, no coloring, of course! LOL It makes the image pop too!

For this card, I stamped Cafe Lucy with Memento Rich Cocoa to sort of match the color of the patterned paper. Patterned paper is by Colorbok. It's actually a wedding collection pack. Bet ya can't tell! hehe

I used Cafe Lucy this week because Sparkle loves coffee. This is exactly why I love Sparkle Creations stamps! There is an image for all occasions!

This card is rather shimmery. I sprayed pearl shimmer mist all over this card! Sentiment is by Papertrey Ink.

I followed the sketch over at Unscripted Sketch. Sparkle Creations is sponsoring them this week so you get double the chance of winning a Sparkle Creation stamps if you play along with our challenge and follow their sketch!

Okie dokie, gang. That's all I have for you today. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altered Tissue Box

Helllloooooo! What have you guys been up to lately? As for me, I have been trying to balance my schedule and hopefully squeeze in more craft time. That of course has not been very successful. I am managing though...just have to sacrifice some zzzzzzz time. LOL

It has been a while since I made any 3D projects. Thanks to Zulma at Lollipop Crafts, I got one done! Yay! Zulma is the hostess of the week at Lollipop Crafts and she chose MAKE A BOX/GIFT as the theme.

I've wanted to alter a tissue box for the longest time with Magnolia stamps. Believe it or not, it took me well over a month to color these four images. I am so glad this tissue box is finally done!

Here is my finished product!

I colored the images with Copic mostly and the shadow with Prismacolored pencils. Papers are by Echo Park. This is another new collection I {heart}.

Although this tissue box took me a long while to finish, it actually didn't take too long to make it. I got the wooden tissue box from Joann's and adhered it with smooth texture chocolate coredinations paper. I then glued Echo Park patterned papers to each side and finished it off with Tilda images.

My intention was to make a matching desk set....for my desk at work. Now that I have the tissue box done, I need to work on the pencil holder, note holder, etc. I anticipate getting all these done a little at a time and hopefully by the end of the year.

I do hope you guys enjoy looking at my little project. Thank you so much for visiting today

Challenges:

Magnolia-licious: Easter Spring Extravaganza Contest

Charisma: Bling and Sparkle
Stamp Scrap and Doodle: Glitz