First Publication with My Little Shoebox and Cottage Cutz

I'm so excited to share my first publication.  I know many of you have been published tons, but I've never submitted.  I did submit for a contest My Little Shoebox was having to feature a layout in their February ad.  I was thrilled when I found out my layout won.  Finally after months of waiting Northridge February magazines are being released...and my layout is in it. 

I used all My Little Shoebox papers and of course had to use Cottage Cutz that matched the MLSB lines.  I used the following dies:

Piny Peony Flower

&

Summertime Fun

Here's the GREAT part for you...hopefully I've inspired you and your ready to do a layout, right?  Well the current challenge over at Scrapping Cottage is do a layout and use some of their dies and you might just win .  Be sure to head over to Scrapping Cottage's blog and check it out.

Hugs,

Prickley Pear Blog Hop

Welcome to Prickley Pear's new release of Valentines and Steampunk themed Red
Rubber Stamps!

 To celebrate this new release we are having a three day long Blog Party with
loads of inspirations by the Design Team and a give away! One happy participant
will win a $ 15 gift certificate to the web shop. All you have to do is leave a
comment on each of the participating blogs and tell us what you think about the
new release. Last day to enter is Sunday 15th midnight EST. The winner will be
drawn randomly at one of the particpating blogs, one of the days and will be
presented on the Prickley Pear Blog on Monday.

For my card I used Vase with Heart.  I just thought it was so sweet and delicate. 

Now it's time to hippity hop for more inspiration from the design team.

Prickley Pear Blog

 Gini

 Amy

Remember this is a three day long hop so check in everyday at the PPRS Blog.

Hugs,

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New Chateau Gate Collection

Today is the new release from Heartfelt Creations and I have to say I'm so excited to be able to share it with you...it's beautiful. 

Here is a bit about it from Heartfelt themselves and also some information on how you could win the whole collection.

This Chateau Gate Collection is "magnificent" and the intricate detail in each of the designs is absolutely beautiful. This collection is very versatile and you will be able to create projects for the men in your life, invites, graduations, love, congrats and so many more! This collection features 9 PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations.
Leave a comment on the HC blog by January 17 to be eligible to win the entire release valued at $174.90. The winner will be announced on January 18 on the HC Blog.

I understand these are limited edition so be sure to hop on over to the shop and pick your up today.

Heartfelt Creations

Have a great day

Get Your Reading In

I love this line from Graphic 45...it's so vintage and cute.  Of course I had to make a mini book for the front of my card...it just screamed for it. 

The really great part is you can pick up all the supplies to make this card at 7 Kids College Fund. Here a supply list

Graphic 45: ABC Primer

Spellbinders: Labels Seven

Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow

Hugs,

Remember to Play

It was nice to have a holiday break with Prickly Pear Stamp, but I have to say I'm so happy Prickley Pear Monday's have started back up...HOORAY!

Today I created this fun retro card with a really important message...Remember to Play.   Life can be so crazy all the time and it's really important to remember to have fun.  The stamp set is Kids with Plane.  Love that vintage look.

Be sure to head over to the PPRS blog and see all the other creations from our amazing design team. 

Hugs,