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Kitchen Sink Monday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I can't believe it's the last Monday of August.  Holy Smokes!  August seems to have just blown by.  But, the good news is....next week we have a new Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge, so be sure to stop by next week to see what you need to do to win some free goodies!  Woo Hoo!

But before you get too exited about next week, let me show you what I made for you this week using Taylor's Cupcake Sketch...

Doesn't this puppy from the Multi-step Kittens & Pup set just wanna make you say, "Awwwwwww?"  He's so stinkin' cute!  I wanted him to be a black and white puppy so I used both gray and black ink pads to create this little guy.  (Really, the whole card was centered around the sentiment.)  I've had these heart shaped "rain dots" for quite some time, so I'm glad I finally put them to good use.  And as for the paper?  Well...that was one of those pleasant surprises.  It is actually the back of some double sided paper that I was considering for the panel, but originally decided against.  But when I put it down, I saw the back side and LOVED it, so it made it onto the card anyway!  Yay me!

Now it's time for you to see what the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew has created for you:

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

Hope you have a wonderful week!  Big inky love for everyone!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin',

Kitchen Sink Monday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I hope you all are having fun decorating your corners for Emilia's Kitchen Sink Challenge this month.  Don't forget there's still time to play along if you haven't already.  Just give your corners a little love, and post your creations {here.}

This week I actually had time to play along with Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.  Here's what I came up with:

If we can have Christmas in July...why can't we have Thanksgiving in August?  *giggle  3-Step Turkey Trot is one of those sets that you can't help but love.  I mean, just look at that turkey, isn't he the best?  It's kinda hard to see, but the turkey's gobbler, (is that even the correct word for it?) is covered with red glitter to add a little sparkle.

Now quick like a bunny, hop on over and see what the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew has in store for you.  

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

I hope everyone has a super fabulous week!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Don't Worry & Save The Date

Good Evening Sistahs!

I only have a few minutes so this is going to be a quick post.  I have some very exciting news and a fun card to share.  I love playing along with Taylor's Cupcake Challenges and since I was gone last week, I put it on the top of my priority list for this week.  So here my sistahs, is my take on this weeks Cupcake Challenge.

All I could think about when I was making this card was the Bob Marley Song, "Three Little Birds."  (In fact, I'm singing it to myself right now. *giggle)  "Don't worry, about a ting, 'cause every little ting, is gunna be alright."  Aren't these the cutest little birds from The Greeting Farm?  It's from the set Wild Things.  Each little bird was colored with Copics, cut out, and popped up on top of yet another chalk created sky.  Then, I took cut out an extra birdie beak for each of them, covered them with glossy accents, and popped them up too.

Now for the Save the Date Part!

If you are a fan of The Greeting Farm, and you live in Colorado, you are going to want to mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th.  You are going to want to reserve the ENTIRE DAY for some ink, paper & fun!

More info will be coming soon!

I hope you're all having a super relaxing Sunday!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Who's Your Love Machine?

Good Afternoon Sistahs!

I have to tell you, that I have been sick in bed feeling pretty darn poopy. (It happens to the best of us right?!) Well there's nothing like a good stampin' session to get a girl out of bed.  I have had visions of this card and today it finally came to fruition.  You all know what a big fan I am of Taylor's Cupcake Challenges, so how could I resist playing along today? 

I fell in love with this little robot image the minute I laid eyes on him. He's from The Cat's Pajamas set Loving Mew.  Isn't he just the cutest love machine?  It's hard to tell from the photo, but he's stamped on a clear Heidi Swapp Ghost Heart and there are rhinestones on the gears.  I also couldn't resist adding Stickles to his heart.  

Here's a close up of the little guy:

I made this card for my hubby and every time I make a card for a guy I feel like it's too boring.  What do you think?  Too boring?  Too much bling?  You can be honest with me ya know.  

Alright sistahs, I'm off to get ready for the Supah Bowl....I just LOVE those commercials.

Happy Stampin'

Taylor's Cupcake-aversary!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I hope you are all aware that Taylor is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge!  Each of the ladies on the Weekly Cupcake Crew has designed their own sketch for the celebration.  As a previous Featured Cupcake Sampler, I was asked to feature Donna Baker's sketch challenge.  Not only are there fabulous sketches for you to play along with, but there are prizes too!  Blop on over to Donna's Blog: Serenity in Stamping to check out the sketch and find out about the prize you can win by participating!

Here is my take on this week's sketch challenge:

Isn't it just delish?!  Since we're celebrating a year of Cupcake Challenges it made perfect sense to cupcake it up!  The main image is from Hero Arts, the little cuppies are from The Cat's Pajamas - Loving Mew Set, and how could I resist Bella's sentiment "Yummalicious"?  

Isn't this card a vision in glittah?  I used chocolate glittah for the cupcake bottoms, holographic glittah for the cuppie frosting, and red glittah for the hearts. Needless to say, I have glittah everywhere in my stamp room.  But isn't it worth it?  When I came upstairs my hubby asked, "What the heck are you doing down there?  Rolling around in glitter?"  *giggle  (If he only knew!) *wink

Here's a close-up from a different angle so you can see the dimension:

There are a few other gals sampling Donna's Sketch so head on over and check out what they've created for you:

Carolina Buchting

Carol Halvorson

Karen Motz

Whew!  That's a lot o' stampin!  Ready for more?  Don't forget to check out Taylor's Blog, the Anniversary Celebration Headquarters, for all of the sketch challenges as well as an awesome grand prize for one random winner who participates in ALL 9 sketch challenges!  We hope you'll help us celebrate this yummy occasion!

Happy Stampin'