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,

Warm Weekend Wishes

Happy Weekend.  I wanted to quickly post a project I did for Heartfelt this week.  I so love the Sunflower stamp and am so sorry to say it's been retired.  One of my all time favorites of theirs. The leaf die is an exclusive Heartfelt Creations Spellbinders and one that I reach for a lot. Lucky you...that one is still available (Bella Rose Die).   

The paper is from KaiserCraft...gotta love KC. 

Have a great weekend and get some crafting done.

Live in 2012

Happy 2012! Wow...does time fly or what?  Well I'm not one to make New Year Resolution...but I do actually have one for this year.  It's to LIVE!!!  To enjoy life and be the best person I can be never taking one day for granted.  So this card goes with my theme for 2012...LIVE LIFE TO IT'S FULLEST. 

I adore the die cuts I used in this project...

Peony (which is one of my must have from Scrapping Cottage)

Ornate Circle Frames

The stamp sentiment is from Unity and the paper collection is Pion...isn't it just beautiful.

Remember to LIVE LIFE
Hugs,

Tiny Wishes for the New Year

Happy New Year everyone!  I'm so happy to kick off the years post with my first project for 7 Kids College Fund DT.

Today's card showcases Penny Black's Tiny Wishes Stamp.    Our current challenge is to try something new and believe it or not I thought I would give paper piecing a try...not sure why I've never done this before.

Here is a complete list of products I used on this card and links to where you can pick yours up:

KaiserCraft Coconut Blooms
Penny Black : Tiny Wishes Stamp
Spellbinders: Blossom Tags and Accents
Twine

See Ya tomorrow

You're A Hoot

Unity Stamps has been having some great sales lately and I've stocked up on some of their yummy stamps.  Here is a cute little card I did using Unity and Lifestyle Crafts Dies.  Be sure to check out Unity's Friends with Flair Friday...so much going on.

Snowman Love

Love the way this card turned out...so what all did I used:

Unity Stamps

Lifestyle Crafts Dies

Basic Grey Paper

Twine

and a lot of love.......