HYCCT: Inspiration Challenge

Hi friends! I hope your having a great weekend! We had a fun weekend. We went out with some friends and we carved pumpkins.

I've made a couple cards for Hope You Can Cling To on SCS and I need to blog these. I need to make a few more though. This card was for my friend Lee's challenge and it was an inspiration challenge. I used a sketch from Clean and Simple Stamping 162. The stamps are from Paper Makeup and the paper is Echo Park's Be Mine.

Have a great day, friends!

Thanks for Your Support!

Hi friends! I hope you are having a wonderful day! I've been dealing with a bout of insomnia so I'm super tired. Other than that, we are doing good.

Today, I'm showing a card I made for a couple challenges. First is the the Breast Cancer Awareness and Thank You challenge for Ellen Hutson, next is the SCS sketch for this week, and third is the Link Up for Pink linking party to support breast cancer awareness. I ALWAYS pull this sassy stamp set from Paper Makeup Stamps out for breast cancer awareness month. Nothing says support quite like good undergarments. The patterned paper is Authentique, the lace tape is from Love My Tapes, and I added stickles to this as well.

Have a great day, friends!

Any Winged Thing

Hi friends! Sorry for the last post! I've been feeling really horribly since Tues. This morning was the first time I made it into my stamp area this week and it was quite a struggle. I've made a couple things for my DT assignments but I don't think I'll be doing much else this week. Hopefully, my symptoms will be better soon. Everyone's thoughts and prayers are really appreciated! Thanks so much!

After a talk with my husband last week, I've decided to need to refocus my energy. I need to start focusing on things that will help out my family in some way. In order to do this, I'm going to cut down on design team work. So, this will be my last post on the DT for Through the Craftroom Door but don't you worry! I will play along whenever I can! And I will still be writing articles for the magazine!

This challenge theme is Any Winged Thing and the sponsor is Paper Makeup Stamps. There's no shortage of beautiful winged things at Paper Makeup! There stamps are so lovely! Very high quality red rubber! I've been a fan since the beginning. The prize this challenge is a $15 gift certificate to the Paper Makeup Stamps store!

Here's my card for this challenge using Paper Makeup's Rose stamp. I also used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch 117 for this challenge. Also, the Ribbon Carousel Challenge 2 is also vintage/shabby chic.

You can go HERE to link up your card for the Any Winged Thing challenge. Have a great day, everyone!

Card Details:

Cardstock: Cream, Kraft

Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages Ladies and Gents/Trendsetter

Stamp: Paper Makeup Stamps Rose

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Misc: vintage lace, Zva crystals

Please Vote for Me! :D

Hi friends! I just wanted to pop in with a little request. Paper Makeup Stamps is having a contest on their Facebook page. I have entered a card and I need votes to be able to win.

Here is the card I have entered. I made this a while ago but it's my VERY favorite PMS card so that's what I decided to enter.

How to vote:

~Become a fan of the Paper Makeup Facebook page

~Like my picture CLICK HERE for that

~You have one week to vote

Thanks so much for anyone who votes for me! It would be really cool to win!

Thanks for the Support

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great Tuesday so far! We have nothing planned for today, so hopefully I can make some more cards.

Here's a card I made on WCMD. It uses a sketch that's over at the Ellen Hutson Classroom blog. And for a VERY special challenge on SCS this month. They are hosting challenges everyday for Breast Cancer Awareness. The campaign is called Hope You Can Cling To and you can read about it HERE. I love this idea and will be sending my cards to the Cancer Center that they've selected. Very very cool, SCS! I love it!

Hope you have a fabulous Wednesday and find some time to play along with these challenges for this amazing cause. Ohh, and there are prizes!

Card Details:

Card Stock: Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Cappella

Stamp: Paper Makeup Stamps Oh la la

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lace: vintage

Makeup 4 the Weekend and Flutterby Challenges

Super quick post because I am so exhausted. I don't know why. I think it's just constantly being sick has depleted me. I'm hoping to get healthy soon.

Ok, so here's a card that's for a couple of my favorite challenges. PMS's Makeup 4 the Weekend challenge and the Flutter By Challenge. I used the PMS sketch which was perplexing and I did kind of a loose interpretation. And the Flutter By challenge is to use butterflies and buttons. You can see my button in the corner. The paper is Echo Park, the stamps are PMS Dandy Wishes.

Happy Monday everyone!

Caffinated Cropper Hoppin'!

****Second post for today, for FWF please scroll down!****

Hi everyone! Welcome to another fun Caffinated Cropper hop for Pocket Full of Sunshine! You should be joining me from Amber's blog. If not, hop back over to Amy's blog to start the hop!

Today, I have a tag to share with you. Teehee, it really is my blog, I promise! ;) I love getting these different things in the kits that I might not normally try, I really like how this turned out. EVERYTHING is from my Pocket Full of Sunshine kit.

I took the shipping tag and inked it with the chalk ink that comes with the kit. I layered some of the fun Sassafrass papers, added the flower and the button. I stamped one of the THREE Paper Makeup Stamps from the kit on the tag. Then I took the chalk ink and dyed the bakers twine with it so it would match. I love how well the color of the ink matches the paper!

I'm the last stop on today's hop! If you haven't already picked up your kit, you need to stop by Amy's Blog and click that BUY button! :) I hear there are a few of the past kits available too for you to snatch up!!

Hopping with Birds of a Feather

***This is my second post for today, for Unity Friends With Flair, please scroll down!***

Woohoo! It's time for another Caffinated Cropper hop featuring Birds of a Feather! Have you gotten your kit yet? If not, what are you waiting for? The kit is on SALE right now for $29 with free shipping AND a surprise GIFT for the first 5 people who order! That is a SUPER deal! Especially since you get coupons to EAD Designs, Whimsy Haven digi stamps, and Paper Makeup Stamps! It pretty much pays for itself!

Ok, onto my card, I was inspired by one of my fellow DT girls for this card. I just love the idea of THIS CARD by Christi Thorsen. I love the idea of having an image not colored but still so focal. I didn't do as great as Christi, but I wanted to give it a try. Everything you see here except the Kraft card stock and the white button are from the Birds of a Feather kit.

Check out the DT!!

Amber

Amy (where you buy the kit)

Christi

Sherry

Michele (Guest)

Christi T (Guest)

A Couple Cards and I Was Mentioned on Moxie Fab!!

First off, did you see the Moxie Fab World blog post for today?!?! Cath mentioned me for my Fun with Floss card! :) This is the first time I've been mentioned for Moxie Fab challenges so I'm very excited! It was quite the way to start my day!

Ok, here are a couple cards I made for VSN. The first card was for the challenge to make a card based on someone in your life who inspires you and to use 3 ribbons on the card. I chose my sons as my inspiration and made a monster card. Teehee, I crack myself up. They are sweet but they are definitely little monsters! This card used The Paper Studio's Jeepers Creepers stamp set. The DP is Stampin Up. The punch is Fiskars Apron Lace. I colored the images with my Copics and some Sakura gel pen for the metallic on Frankenstein. I echoed that metallic silver on the sentiment using a silver ink.

This next card was for a VSN challenge to make a card having to do with water as a theme. I pulled out my new Paper Makeup Stamps and made this little card. The DP here is Stampin Up again. The die cut is Nesties Label 1. The ribbon is from Joann's.

Have a great week everyone! I hope you all are well! And don't forget about my fundraiser in the post directly below this one.

Makeup 4 the Weekend #15

Oh Danni Bindel, you are after my heart, aren't you? ;) This week's Makeup for the Weekend challenge was issued by Danni and she challenged us to make something pink with lots of bling. Ummm, hello? Have you ever been to my blog before? We should just call that the Ashley challenge.

So, I've used one of my favorite fairies, Marissa. Isn't she sweet? She looks so dainty and cute! I colored her with my Copics, used clear Spica pen on her stars, and then coated them with Sakura Glaze pen. I added some Stickles to her wings, as I always so. Then used some Basic Grey Bittersweet paper. Finally, I created a little swirl of bling using some Kaisercraft rhinestones.

Hope you all are enjoying the Superbowl. We are watching Blue's Clues at our house since that's the only thing Brady allows on our TV. :-0

Two Cards in ONE Day?!?

I know, shocking huh? I'm not totally thrilled with them. I just used images that were already colored and sitting on my desk. These are from when I FIRST got my Copics, so yikes. My mojo is a bit off. I think it's all the family stuff I have to deal with and my bum ankle. I went to the doctor and he said I have soft tissue damage. Whatever that means.

Anyhow, my first card uses the gorgeous Geisha Anya. You know, I left a comment on The Greeting Farm blog like a billion years ago asking for a Geisha Anya and lo and behold. :) Love Marie! Anyhow, I used the Skipping Stones Designs Sketch 10 for this. The paper (how PERFECT for this image?) is actually exclusive at my local scrapbook store, Scrap-N-Stamp. It's from Fung Hosokawa Designs. I love this stuff! GORGEOUS!

My next card is for two challenges, first the PMS challenge to use your favorite stamp. This is the Baylee stamp and all the proceeds go to the Tadlock family. I went to Baylee's memorial service this past weekend and let me tell you, she was a SPECIAL angel! And her parents are AMAZING. Go buy this stamp! Plus, if you make something with her by midnight on Feb 4th and post it ON THIS POST then you can enter that blog candy.

This card is also using Jack's sketch for the current Diedrich Dare challenge. I love Jessica! I love her kids. And I love their challenge! I wish I could just go live at their house. :D Ok, maybe not, her kids and my kids, it'd be like a zoo. But anyhow, just play along. There's even a prize this time.

A Baylee Fairy Card by Brady

The other day, I was coloring my Baylee image and Brady walks up to me and says "Ohhhh, pretty!" Sometimes that child makes my heart sing! :) I asked him if he wanted to have his very own Baylee to make a card with and he was very excited. I cut the papers for him and DH helped him use the glue stick.

Here's a list of supplies he used, just in case you were wondering. The purple paper is DCWV, the orange paper is Stampin Up, and the flowers are Prima. The dew drops are generic from Michael's. And of course, the image is the Baylee Fairy from Paper Makeup Stamps.

Please buy the Baylee Fairy as the proceeds go to The Tadlock Family. :)

And here's a picture of my little artist. This is what he NORMALLY does when I'm crafting. It's called "sticker art." He's supposed to but the stickers on a paper but that day he decided to use his shirt. He often does.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Paper Makeup Stamps Special Release: Baylee Fairy

***Please scroll down for IPPITY post!***

The paper crafting world is one with a lot of heart. I think that's one of the main reasons I love the community so much. I have a very special post for you today that really has my heart in it.

Sonda Tadlock is a friend I met on Splitcoast Stampers. We live pretty close to each other but have not met in person yet. Sonda has a very special daughter and that's what my post is about.

Katie Cotton writes:
At the age of 9 months, Baylee was diagnosed with Leigh's Syndrome. Leigh's Syndrome is a metabolic-mitochondrial disease. The family was told to expect Baylee's life to be only of about 2 years. That she would never walk, talk, sit up or even crawl. But Baylee was a fighter and a lover of life! She loved to ride horses! She loved disney and princess Ariel. Baylee recently went to be with our Lord on January 9th at the age of 13. You can read all about Baylee, her too short life, and her family's amazing faith at www.adreamforbaylee.com

So, my good friend Carole Chesser and I approached my other good friend Katie Cotton who owns Paper Makeup Stamps. Katie contacted her artist Diem Pascarella and they came up with this amazing stamp. The proceeds of this stamp will go to the Tadlock family. I do hope that you will buy the stamp and help out.

Here is my card. I colored Baylee with a combination of Copics, Bic Mark Its and gel pen. The pink paper is Cuttlebug embossed with the Floral Fantasy folder. The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye. The die cut is Nesties Label 8. I hope you like it. I tried really hard.

The direct link to buy the stamp is HERE.

JUGS Charity Challenge

You still have one day left to play this challenge. The Just Us Girls blog is hosting a charity challenge for Henry Anderson. Every time I think of this story, it BREAKS MY HEART. The poor little guy passed away after being sick for just a couple days.

So, here's the card I made with the PMS stamp that Katie dedicated to Henry, the proceeds from the stamp are going to a fund to build a memorial for Henry. I used the Makeup for the Weekend sketch that I didn't quite get around to last weekend. The background paper is DCWV. I added to Stickles to the snow to make it sparkle.

Hugs!

Another Stamp for Henry

My dear friend, Katie Cotton owns Paper Makeup Stamps. She is one of the sweetest people I know. She's always looking to help out.

Katie just released this stamp and all the proceeds will go the Henry's family. A snow angel, how perfect. I absolutely adore it and this sweet stamp will be finding its way into my collection very soon.

I just wanted to tell you about another way to help out a little. Hugs!

For Sale!

I will ship any way you'd like, just contact me and we'll work it out. Pictures available upon request. Everything is USED unless specified. Also, feel free to make me an offer. I accept Paypal.

Supplies:

~Nestibilities Long Rectangle Full set (used ONCE, FREE SHIPPING!) $50 (pending)

~Stampin Up Chalks $8

~Stampin Up Stampin Around handle, 4 wheels (Baby Talk, Star, hot to dot, swirl), and black ink cartridge $10

Stampin Up:

$5 sets:

For a Friend

Birthday Whimsy

Delight in Life

So Many Sayings

Hugs and Wishes

Love It

Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Much Appreciated

So Many Scallops

$7 sets:

Loads of Love (sold)

All About Occasions

Very Punny

Greetings Galore

Polka Dots and Paisley

$10 sets:

Simply Said

Heartfelt Thanks (sold)

$15 sets:

Baby Talk

From the Kitchen Of... (sold)

$20 sets:

Punch Pals

Unity Stamps

Singles $4 each or 3 for $10: ALL NEW

Lucky Journal Box (new in package)

Floral Frenzy

Tulip Duo

Cheer Santa

Horn Honker (sold)

Horseshoe Story (sold)

MFT

Here's the Scoop $7 (sold)

GinaK

Comfort & Peace $9 (sold)

Paper Makeup Stamps (on EZ mount)

Buggy Sayings $5 (sold)

Swirlie Tree $3 (sold)

What Lies Behind Us Quote $1 (sold)

Another CASE of PMS

Last week, Paper Makeup Stamps had another release party. Unfortunately, I was a day late and a dollar short. :( I got my days ALL mixed up and showed up on Tuesday. But I still got to do the card challenges.

One of their challenges is called "A CASE of PMS." Teehee! I find the name hilarious! You just pick a card for the PMS gallery on SCS and CASE it. I CASEd a card for Lorie Ames, you can see it HERE. I changed, the stamp, the colors, used fewer layers, and added some dew drops. :)

This fairy (PMS's Sprout) reminded me of a *certain* someone so I colored her to look like my friend. She had long brown hair. She's very pretty. She owns an awesome stamp company. She loves makeup. Can you guess who my friend is?? ;) It's Katie Cotton! Do you see it?

Also, I found some blog candy on Amy's blog. You should check it out!

EIC48 and BOGO Reminder!

Don't forget about this week's EtsyInspired challenge! You could win an 8x10 print from the amazing Vol25 shop! I heart Jessica Rose! She's awesome! Just make a creation inspired by anything in her shop and you'll get entered to win! Details on the August 8th post!

Also, get your friends to play along! If they tell me that you referred them, you'll get an entry into the drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Paper Makeup Stamps! Woohoo! Stamps! Copics! Nesties! Who wouldn't want that? Tell your friends!

I've Got a CASE of PMS!

Teehee! Isn't that the best title ever? It's actually the name of the challenge for the Paper Makeup Stamps release party. The challenge is to find a card on the PMS gallery on SCS and CASE it. CASE means (to me) Copy And Share Everything.

You can see Lisa's card I CASEd HERE. I changed everything but the layout and the stamp set. The designer paper is Bo Bunny. The stamp is PMS Buggy Sayings. The butterfly is a Martha Stewart punch, done in vellum, and then coated in Fruit Punch Stickles. The gems are Hero Arts and the ribbon is American Crafts.

This is my post for Wednesday. I have my grandpa's funeral tomorrow morning and as of right now I have no one to watch my kids. Sigh... I probably won't be online much. Hugs!

Sweet Fairy

Our "weekend" is wrapping up. DH has Sunday, Monday, Tuesday off and he works ten hour shifts the rest of the week. Today, I'm cooking up a storm because I really can't cook while I'm by myself with the two kids.

This card was made for the Paper Makeup Stamps release party. It was a recipe challenge to use 1 fairy, 2 designer papers, 1 ribbon, and 1 sentiment. Sadly, I don't have any Paper Makeup fairies so I had to go with this image I had. This fairy is from C.C. Designs. Isn't she precious? The sentiment is from Unity. The designer paper is from DCWV.

What do you all think of me going back to a black background for pictures? I like it more than white, I think it makes the colors pop. But I'd love to hear your thoughts! Happy Tuesday! Back to the kitchen for me!