Little Angel

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!!

Here is my card for this week's Crazy For Challenges Challenge, C4C22, Lollipops! The challenge was to use an image with a lollipop, paper with a lollipop design, or even one of the Lollipops that Lori Boyd designed for Stamping Bella!!

I decided to ink up Avery Lollipop from Stamping Bella...LOVE her! I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Bellas Bestest Cream Paper and colored her with Copic Markers. I used a quickie glue pen and added some Ultrafine Baby's Breath Glitter from Art Institute Glitter to her shoes, dress and hair bow.

The paper is Pretty Please from My Minds Eye that I picked up at CHA. It is SO delish...it may become my new obsession!!

The sentiment, "Little Angel" is from Scraplines Tickets and I just inked up the words. I cut it out with Tags Trio by Spellbinders and attached it with a double ribbon of Pink Satin and Whisper White Organdy. I finished off my card with stitching on each panel with my sewing machine and Bellas Baubles in Oyster on the two opposite corners!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Avery Lollipop & Scraplines Ticket by Stamping Bella
Paper: Rose Light (Prism), Bella's Bestest Cream & Pretty Please by My Minds Eye
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Copic Markers, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Pink Satin Ribbon, Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Classic & Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Baby's Breath Ultrafine Glitter from Art Institute Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Bella's Baubles - Oyster and Foam Tape

Jodi

Happiness Grows!

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!!

Here is my card for today's sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS41!!

For my card, I used the gorgeous Garden of Friends set by There She Goes. I stamped the flowers in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. The smaller flower was stamped twice, colored and popped up on foam tape. I added a bit of Clear Spica Glitter Pen to the center of each flower.

The patterned paper is Urban Garden by SU! and the cardstock is Old Olive & Night of Navy, also both from SU!

I finished off my card with the sentiment, "In a garden of friends...happiness grows" that I punched out with my Word Window Punch, and a double ribbon of Whisper White Organdy and Old Olive Twill. I added two Neutrals Brads and the Night of Navy panel was run through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.

You can see what the Sugar Babies have created with this sketch right here!!

Andrea Vernagus
Ann Clack
Audrey Gonzalez
Candace Mitchell
Julie Masse
Korin Sutherland
Nicole Anderson
Renata Elenbaas


We would love for you to play along! Head on over to The Sweet Stop for the deets and the sketch!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Garden of Friends by There She Goes
Paper: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Choice Snow White & Urban Garden by SU!
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Spica Glitter Pen, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Old Olive Twill, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, White Brads, Word Window Punch and Foam Tape

Jodi

Happy "Bark" Day!

**Please scroll down for my There She Goes Sneak Peek!! It's my personal fav set of the entire release!!! **

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!

Here is my card for today's Bellarific Friday Challenge, which is to make a Birthday Card!!

For my card, I used this UBER cute Spotty Ketto as well as Ketto's Dog Accessories for my card today, and the sentiment, "happy "bark" day" just cracks me up! Spotty and his bowl were colored with Copic Markers. I think this would make a great birthday card for a dog lover or even a dog (giggle!!).

The patterned paper is the super delish Farm Fresh from October Afternoon (which I am starting to run a bit low on...uh oh!), and I sewed each layer on my sewing machine.

I created a little tag with the sentiment and attached it to my focal panel with a yummy chocolate button! I finished this off with some yummy stitched ribbon I found at my LSS!

Make sure you head on over to Bloggabella to see all the "birthday card" creations! Comment away and get a chance to win some Bella Bucks!! Woot!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Spotty Ketto & Ketto's Doggy Accessories by Stamping Bella
Paper: Frosted Teal, Suede Brown Medium, Choice Buttercream & Farm Fresh by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Copic Markers, Button, Glossy Accents and Foam Tape

Jodibella

There She Goes has Chemistry!!!

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday! Welcome to day 3 of sneak peeks from the newest There She Goes Release!!

Today the Trendsetters get to share sneak peeks of my personal favorite set of this awesome release, Chemistry!!!

Did you make your way here from Jessie's Blog? If so, perfect! If not, please head over to Michele's Blog (she is the mastermind, along with Jessica, that created this AMAZING set!!) to start the hop from the beginning!!

Today, I decided to make a set of three Valentine's with this fab new set!! All three cards in my set use the same papers, Classic Red, Frosted Teal, Choice Buttercream & Sugar Rush by Basic Grey. They all have the same layout, just flipped in different directions, and I gave each a border with my Apron Lace Punch and they all have the same red stitched ribbon. I also embossed the Frosted Teal panels on each with the Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, and added red brads to each card! The finished size of each card is 4X4!

For my first card, I used this ADORABLE image of the beakers (I hope I spelled that right!!) and colored them all with Copic Markers. I added Glossy Accents on all of the tubes, and a Clear Spica Glitter Pen on the foam in the green tube!

The sentiment, "It's all about the chemistry" was cut with Mega Deckle Rectangles from Spellbinders.

For my second card, I used this super sweet image of what I think is a Bunson Burner (I barely remember HS Science but I think that is what this is!) and colored the image once again with Copic Markers. Glossy Accents were added to the glass jar again and the sentiment, "come on baby light my fire!" was cut out with Tags Trio by Spellbinders.

For the last card in my set, I used this sweet beaker of hearts! I colored them with Copic Markers, and yet again, added Glossy Accents to the entire bottle!!

The sentiment on this one, "love potion #9" was cut from Oval Nestabilities!

I could have gone on and on with this set, and get ready to see if ALOT in the future! It's simply perfect for Valentine's Day, and for birthday' and anniversaries as well!!

The next stop on this scientific hop is over at Julie's Blog!!

Would you like to win your very own Chemistry set (lol....the stamp set that is!!)? Well, getting that chance is easy! Simply hop around and comment on all the Trendsetter's Chemistry cards, and when you are done, head over to the There She Goes Blog and leave your info in Mr. Linky for this challenge! One lucky commenter will with this Chemistry STAMP Set for their own!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Chemistry Valentines Set:

Stamps: Chemistry by There She Goes

Paper: Classic Red, Frosted Teal, Choice Buttercream & Sugar Rush by Basic Grey

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo

Accessories: Heart Blocks Embossing Folder, Red Brads, Red Stitched Ribbon, Copic Markers, Glossy Accents, Mega Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities, Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Oval Nestabilities and Foam Tape

Jodi

There She Goes ROFL!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Wednesday! Welcome to day #2 of sneak peeks for the newest There She Goes Release!!

Today the Trendsetter's are sharing peeks of a hysterical new set, ROFL Taglines! Seriously...this is a FUNNY set!

Did you make your way here from Jessie's Blog? If so, perfect! If not, please start today's hop at Dawn's Blog!!

For my first card, I HAD to use this image of heels! I work full time, so I can well understand the feeling of being in heels all day long! The sentiment is HYSTERICAL, "If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear shoes that are too tight." How TRUE that is!!! I colored the heels with Copic Markers and then cut the panel out with Rectangle Nestabilities and then layered it with Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities, both in Choice Buttercream Cardstock!

I added a filigree/rhinestone brad combo to the corner, and added some FUN pom pom trim that I picked up at my LSS. The polka dot paper is from Cherry Hill by October Afternoon (LOVE) and the black panel was embossed with Swiss Dots!

I had to make another card with this set, and this cow totally CRACKS me up!! Can you see how sassy she is? LOVE her! The sentiment is tooo funny also, "Do you know why they call it 'PMS'? Because 'Mad Cow Disease' was already taken" (snort!!!).

I colored this hilarious heffer (grin!) with Copic Markers and once again, I used Cherry Hill by October Afternoon as my patterned paper choice!! I finished it off with an Apron Lace punch border (this is my new fav punch...can't you tell?), a double ribbon and two brads by American Crafts!!

I cannot WAIT for you all to see the rest of the images in this set! They are all just priceless!!

The next stop on this giggling blog hop is at Julie's Blog!

How would you like to win your very own ROFL Taglines set? It's easy to get that chance! Simply comment on all the Trendsetter's ROFL Taglines cards and then head over to the There She Goes Blog and add your info in Mr. Linky for this challenge! One lucky commenter will win their own ROFL Taglines set!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Shoes Recipe:

Stamps: ROFL Taglines by There She Goes

Paper: Classic Red, Basic Black, Choice Buttercream & Cherry Hill by October Afternoon

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Filigree/Rhinestone Brad, Rectangle & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities, Pom Pom Trim, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Copic Markers and Foam Tape

Cow Recipe:

Stamps: ROFL Taglines by There She Goes

Paper: Blush Red Light, Choice Buttercream & Cherry Hill by October Afternoon

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Memento New Leaf

Accessories: Apron Lace Punch, Copic Markers, Green Satin Ribbon, Vanilla Twill Ribbon, Brads by American Crafts and Foam Tape

Jodi

There She Goes Aims For The Clouds!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!!

Welcome to Day #1 of sneak peeks of the newest (and totally fabulous) There She Goes release!! Today the Trendsetter's get to share peeks with you of a GORGEOUS new set, Aim For The Clouds!! Did you make your way here from Jessie's Blog? If so, great! If not, please start the hop at Dawn's Blog!

This set is just SO whimsical, it made me happy to make this card!! The image I used (without the balloon) is already a circle! I stamped it and cut it out with Circle Nestabilities and then layered it with Choice Buttercream & Classic Red Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities.

I colored the image with Copic Markers and stamped the balloon separately and colored it with Copic Markers as well. I cut out the balloon and popped it up on foam tape over the scene! I added a coat of Glossy Accents to the balloon, LOVE the look of this!!

All the patterned paper is a mix of Report Card and Farm Fresh from October Afternoon, and the sentiment, "Take Flight" was cut out with Tags Trio Nestabilities and attached to the double ribbon of yellow and aqua! Two red brads in each corner finish this one off!!

Your next stop of this fab sneak peek hop is at Julie's Blog!!

Would you like a chance to win this amazing new set? Well, it's easy to get that chance! Simply comment on each of the Trendsetter's Aim For The Clouds cards and then head to the There She Goes Blog and leave your info in Mr. Linky for this challenge! One lucky winner will receive this fab set!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Aim For The Clouds by There She Goes
Paper: Frosted Teal, Classic Red, Choice Buttercream and Report Card/Farm Fresh by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Red Brads, Twill Ribbons, Glossy Accents and Foam Tape

Jodi

Hugs & Kisses!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!!

I arrived home from CHA LATE Sunday night and I haven't really caught up with "real life" yet!!! I had SOOOO much fun at CHA! I got to meet and hang with SO many amazing friends...what a blast! Check back in the next week or two and I will post some pics!!

Here is a card I made using my SUPER sassy friend Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge from this past Sunday, SSSC53! We were hanging out in CA when her sketch went live (she is utterly hysterical in person!!!) and I just got a chance to make a card!!

For my card, I used this super adorable Cuppie from the Love Is Sweet set from Taylored Expressions! I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored him with Copic Markers. Isn't his expression adorable? Love him!

The patterned paper is Be Loved by My Minds Eye and I sewed around the edges with my sewing maching. The sentiment, "Hugs & Kisses" is also from Love Is Sweet, and I punched it with the Word Window Punch. I sponged the edge of my Cuppie panel and the sentiment panel with Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo.

I finished this one off with three SU! Brads and I decided to not use any ribbon...shocker, I know!!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! I hope to catch up on my Google reader sometime in the next century (over 600 posts to get through!!), so PLEASE be patient with me!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Love Is Sweet by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Blush Red Medium (Prism), Choice Buttercream & Be Loved by My Minds Eye
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo
Accessories: Sewing Machine, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, SU! Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

Stamping Bug!

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!!

Here is a card I made with this SUPER cute Stampah Huggabug from Stamping Bella! I first used this super cute little gal at Stamping Around New England where my fellow Bella Babe Karen Motz had us all make an AWESOME sketch book using her! I just HAD to have her for my very own!

I started by stamping her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored her with Copic Markers. I cut her out with Square Nestabilities and sponged around the edges with Memento Tangelo and Memento Canteloupe ink. She is framed with a Scallop Rectangle Nestie as well. Her wings got a bit of shimmer with a Clear Spica Glitter Pen!

The patterned paper is the delish Be Loved by My Minds Eye, and I used Prism Cardstock in Suede Brown Dark and Blush Red Medium. I cut out my sentiment, "Stamping Bug", which comes with Stampah Huggabug (love that!) with Tags Trio by Spellbinders and attached it to my double ribbon with some chocolate twine!

I finished this off with two brown brads and Taylor's Tiny Twinkles on Stampah Huggabug's attenae!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!

Recipe:
Stamps: Stampah Huggabug & Sentiment from Stamping Bella
Paper: Blush Red Medium, Suede Brown Dark, Choice Buttercream & Be Loved from My Minds Eye
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo
Accessories: Square and Scallop Square Nestabilities, Sponges, Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Copic Markers, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles, Ribbons, Brads, Clear Spica Glitter Pen and Foam Tape

Jodi

Happy Birthday Cupcake!

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!

Here is my card for today's sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS40!!

For my card today, I used one of my all time favorite Cuppies! This little sweetie is from Trick or Sweet II from Taylored Expressions, and I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored her with Copic Markers.

The patterned paper is the yummy Girl Friday Collection from Cosmo Cricket, and the buttons are Papertrey Ink.

I sewed around the main layers with my sewing machine, and the sentiment, "Happy Birthday Cupcake" is from For The Love of Cupcakes, also by Taylored Expressions! My bottom panel is Prism Baby Pink Light and I ran it through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder! A bit of embossed sheer ribbon finishes this one off!!

You can see what the Sugar Babies have created with this sketch right here!!

Andrea Vernagus
Ann Clack
Audrey Gonzalez
Candace Mitchell
Julie Masse
Korin Sutherland
Nicole Anderson
Renata Elenbaas

We would love for you to play along! Head on over to The Sweet Stop for the deets and the sketch!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Trick or Sweet II and For The Love of Cupcakes by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Prism Baby Pink Light, Prism Intense Kiwi, Choice Buttercream & Girl Friday by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, PTI Buttons, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Sewing Machine, Ribbon from TE Store and Foam Tape

Jodi

Gettin' *Twinchie* With It!

Hi everyone!! Happy Friday!!

Today's Bellarific Friday Challenge was to get "Twinched" using Twinchies! SO super fun!!

For my card, I stamped gossipabella in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored her with Copic Markers. The sentiment, "just wanted to say..." comes with gossipabella! Bonus!

I used some more delish paper from Report Card by October Afternoon for my card (obviously, I need an intervention at this point!), and all the cardstock is from Prism. I can't, for the life of me, remember where this sketch is from, or if I made it up (lol!!)...so if it is familiar to you, can you please tell me? Thanks!

I finished off my card with two brown brads on my Twinchie for a bit of interest, and a Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon. My white panel was run through the Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.

Make sure you head on over to Bloggabella to see all the "twinchie" creations from the Sistahood. While you're there, leave some love...your comment could win you $10 Bella Bucks! Cool beans!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: gossipabella by Stamping Bella
Paper: Twinchies from Stamping Bella, Iced Kiwi, Suede Brown Medium, White (all from Prism) and Report Card by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Brown Brads, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Copic Markers and Foam Tape

Jodi

Primarily Birthday!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!

Here is another card in my quest to bulk up my stash of Birthday Cards!!

For my card, I used The Birthday Boy from Stamping Bella...isn't he so super cute? I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored him with Copic Markers. I used a SCS Sketch Challenge from a few weeks ago, SC247, for my layout.

I finished used some more of The Boyfriend papers from Cosmo Cricket. This was one of those lines that I just *had* to have, and I have barely used it.

I sewed each of the layers on my sewing machine, and I decided to not add a sentiment to the front of my card on this one. I couldn't decide on a place to put one and I didn't want to over-clutter the card.

I finished this off with a ribbon knot of some yummy red stitched ribbon, and I also used three Bold Brights Brads for a bit of interest!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: The Birthday Boy from Stamping Bella
Paper: Classic Red, Nautical Blue Medium (both from Prism), Choice Buttercream & The Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Sewing Machine, Red Stitched Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads and Foam Tape

Jodi

A Little Peek!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!!

Here is a little peek at a sweet project I have today over at the Stamp A Sweet Impression Blog!

I would LOVE for you to check it out and let me know what you think!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Jodi

Sending My Love!

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!!

I am the featured Trendsetter this week on the There She Goes Blog, and I am kick starting the week with a color challenge!!!

Should you choose to accept the challenge (grin!), the colors are:

Red
Pink
Aqua

I LOVE this combo and I think it's totally perfect for Valentine's Day!!!

For my card, I stamped this AWESOME heart tree from Sending My Love by There She Goes, which is a FAB mini set that sells for only $5.00! Yes...only $5.00!!! I colored all the hearts with Copic Markers and framed the image in Circle Nestabilities framed with Blossom Nestabilities. I added some shimmer to each heart with Clear Spica Glitter Pen. I sponged the edges of the image while the cardstock was still in the nestie. The sentiment, "sending my love" from Sending My Love (grin!) was stamped directly over the tree!

I used Prism Cardstock on my card in Classic Red and Vibrant Teal. I used Choice Buttercream to stamp with as well as for layering and my Apron Lace Border. The patterned paper is the SUPER delish Cherry Hill by October Afternoon. I sewed around all the layers with my sewing machine and then added three red brads and a double ribbon. I stamped "hugs", also from Sending My Love, in Real Red onto my Classic Red panel for a fun background!!

Head on over to the There She Goes Blog and play along with my challenge! One lucky participant will win a $5.00 Gift Certificate to the There She Goes Store!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Sending My Love by There She Goes
Paper: Classic Red, Vibrant Teal, Choice Buttercream & Cherry Hill from October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Memento Tangelo & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Blossom Nestabilities, Apron Lace Punch, Red Brads, Copic Markers, Sponges, Vanilla Twill Ribbon, Red Stitched Ribbon, Clear Spica Glitter Pen and Foam Tape

Jodi

Let It Snow!!

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday!

I have started following Sparkle's Blog recently, she is UBER talented, and she has a weekly Christmas Card Challenge, which I think is SUCH a great idea!!

This is my card for her 2010 Christmas Card Challenge Week #7, which is this awesome sketch!!

For my card, I started by stamping this darling snowman Cuppie from Home Sweet Home from Taylored Expressions in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored him with Copic Markers.

I ran my Old Olive (SU!) and Classic Red (Prism) panels through the Cuttlebug with the Snowflakes Embossing Folder, and the patterned paper is Good Cheer by October Afternoon.

I colored a chipboard snowflake with a red Copic Marker and then dazzled it up with a glue pad and Dazzling Diamonds. A Vintage Button from PTI went in the center. My border is the Apron Lace Punch and I stamped and punched my sentiment, "Let It Snow" with a Small Oval Punch.

January 17 and I have a Christmas Card done...LOVE that! Thanks for such a fun challenge Sparkle!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Home Sweet Home from Taylored Expressions
Paper: Old Olive, Classic Red, Choice Buttercream & Good Cheer by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Apron Lace Punch, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Chipboard Snowflake, Dazzling Diamonds, PTI Vintage Button, Linen Thread, Red Brads, Small Oval Punch, Copic Markers and Foam Tape

Jodi

The Peace of God

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!!

Here is my card for today's sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS39!! Today's sketch is a Sketch With A Twist! The twist is that you can ONLY use a sentiment on your card! This was fun!!

For my card, I used this GORGEOUS scripture from Faith & Hope by Taylored Expressions. It reads: "The peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ". Isn't that just gorgeous???

I stamped it in Memento Tuxedo Black onto a piece of patterned paper from Bella Rose and cut it out with Labels 9 Nestabilities. I sponged the edges while the paper was still in the die with Memento Angel Pink.

I used a different pattern from Bella Rose for the main panel of my card, and I dressed up the top and bottom edges with some Intense Pink Prism Cardstock. I created a border using my fab new Apron Lace Punch by Fiskars and I added pearls to the top and bottom panels, as well as on the top and bottom of the scripture. I finished off my card with a double ribbon of Whisper White Organdy and Raspberry Twill.

You can see what the Sugar Babies have created with this sketch right here!!

Andrea Vernagus
Ann Clack
Audrey Gonzalez
Candace Mitchell
Julie Masse
Korin Sutherland
Nicole Anderson
Renata Elenbaas

We would love for you to play along! Head on over to The Sweet Stop for the deets and the sketch!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Faith & Hope by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Choice Snow White, Prism Intense Pink & Bella Rose DSP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Angel Pink
Accessories: Labels 9 Nestabilities, Raspberry Twill Ribbon, Whisper White Organdy Ribbon,
Apron Lace Punch, Pearls, Sponge and Foam Tape

Jodi

It's A Lovey Dovey Stamping Bella Release!!

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!!

I am SO excited to be part of a Stamping Bella release!! Woot!!! Today, the Bella Babes are sharing BRAND new rubbah available at Stamping Bella!!

Check out this GORGEOUS balloon!! I get to share Daisy Balloon with you and I {heart} it to the max!!!

I colored the balloon with Copic Markers and framed it in Classic Circle Nestabilities and layered it with Scallop Circle Nestabilities. I added just a touch of Clear Spica Glitter Pen to the yellow part of the daisy for a bit of sparkle!

The sentiment, "Once Upon A Time", from Stamping Bella, just makes me smile! I love how it lends itself to the fairytale feeling of the balloon!! Can you see the cloud background behind the balloon? It's the Cloudy Inkblock from Stamping Bella and I stamped it with Cool Caribbean ink onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock. LOVE it!

So...see that patterned paper there? Yep...Cherry Hill from October Afternoon! I have been searching and searching and FINALLY...it's mine! All mine!! (sorry...I kinda lost myself there for a sec!). I added a border with my Apron Lace Punch and finished this one off with a bit of piercing and a double ribbon!

Check out peeks from the rest of the Bella Babes here:

Dana White
Jeanie Witmer
Joanne Basile
Karen Motz
Linda Heavens
Meahni Pieterse
Paula Williamson
Shannan Teubner

Make sure to head on over to Bloggabella too! Leave some love on today's creations from the sistahood and you can have a chance at winning some Bella Bucks! Bonus!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! By the way...no Twi-day card from me today...I may have to take a break for a few weeks with Twiday...I have CHA next week and a release the following week!

Recipe:
Stamps: Daisy Balloon, Once Upon A Time Sentiment & Cloudy Inkblock, all from Stamping Bella
Paper: Frosted Teal, Rose Medium, Choice Buttercream & Cherry Hill from October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Cool Caribbean
Accessories: Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Ribbons, Apron Lace Punch, Copic Markers, White Gel Pen, Paper Piercing Tool & Template and Foam Tape

Jodibella

The January Key Ingredients Are Here!!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Thursday!!!

I am SO excited to be able to show you the AWESOME January Key Ingredients available from Taylored Expressions!! I have TONS of SUPER exciting news to share today, so grab a latte and hang with me for a few!!

Let me start by sharing that all of the samples with the January Key Ingredients that you will see today all have a common theme...FOOD! I am currently on Weight Watchers (again!), so stamped food is as exciting as it gets for me right now! LOL!!


Don't you LOVE the papers in this KI? The patterned paper is Nook & Pantry by Basic Grey and the Prism cardstock is, of course, perfectly coordinated by Taylor herself!!

The ribbons and buttons that you see on my cards are also from this KI, as is the SUPER yummy crocheted flower that MY MOM MADE!! Yep! My mom's flowers are featured in the January Key Ingredients! How COOL is that??

For my first card, I used the darling new Sprinkled With Love set, and for my second, I pulled out an old favorite, Chillax! I used two of Taylor's sketches for my layouts, TESC97 and TESC96!

Now...for the SUPER exciting news! (You will find all of this info and more on Taylor's Blog as well!)

** There is an awesome new blog in town, The Key Ingredients Website!! It's your source of all KI info including a KI Gallery, a place to subscribe, an FAQ and more!! I can't wait for you to check it out!

** Limited Time Subscription Special. Purchase (or renew) a 6 month subscription on or before January 17th and receive a FREE Key Ingredients kit upon the completion of your 6 month subscription. This kit (a $23.95 value including shipping) will be an exclusive kit that will never be available in the TE Store!

** Beat the price increase Increased shipping costs on both our shipments to you and the products we receive from manufacturers have forced us to increase the cost of our subscription. Prices will increase as of January 18th, to $23.95 per month for 6 month subscriptions and $25.95 per month for 3 month subscriptions. However, if you subscribe or renew by January 17th you’ll receive the current pricing of $21.95 per month for 6 months or $22.95 per month for 3 months. You can renew your subscription no matter how many months you have remaining on your current subscription. Your renewal will simply add 3 or 6 additional months. Remember you only get the FREE EXCLUSIVE KI with the 6 month option.

Now, you all know that I ADORE the Key Ingredients, and to be honest, I prefer to use them on all of my creations!! There are so many things I love about the KI, but some of my favorite aspects are that they are all SO beautifully coordinated, the patterned paper is ALWAYS the "got to have" paper of the moment, the embellishments and the ribbon are always AMAZING, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE how much you get in them! Even a layer-lovin' girl like myself can get TONS of cards created from a KI!

There are TONS of special guests joining some of the Baker's Dozen today to share the January Key Ingredients!! Make sure to check em' out and leave them some love!!

Laura Leonard
Lisa Hjulberg
Lynn Mercurio
Randi Barrett
Sunghee Chon
Candace Mitchell
Kathie Bailey
Taylor VanBruggen
Karen Giron
Melissa Sauls
Donna Baker
Charmaine Ikach
Jeanie Witmer

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! Hey...what are you waiting for? Head on over to The Key Ingredients Website and sign up...believe me...you will fall IN LOVE with the KI!!

Sprinkled With Love Card Recipe:
Stamps: Sprinkled With Love by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Suede Brown Dark, Candle Glow Medium, Choice Buttercream & Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey, all from the January Key Ingredients
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Tangelo & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Ribbon and Button from the January Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Circle Nestabilities, Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Word Window Punch, Copic Markers, Linen Thread and Foam Tape

Chill-ax Card Recipe:
Stamps: Chillax by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Suede Brown Dark, Candle Glow Medium, Intense Kiwi, Choice Buttercream & Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey, all from the January Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Rectangle and Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon, Button and Crocheted Flower (made by my Mom!) from the January Key Ingredients from Taylored Expressions, Apron Lace Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Glossy Accents, Copic Markers, Clear Spica Glitter Pen and Foam Tape

Jodi

Put Your Party Hat On!

Hi everyone!! Happy Wednesday!!

I am still trying to bulk up my stash of birthday cards, and for my card today, I used the SUPER sassy allboxedup-abella from Stamping Bella!! I LOVE how you can use her for just about any gift-giving occasion!!

I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream and cut her out with Circle Nestabilities. I sponged the edges with Memento Canteloupe and then colored her with Copic Markers.

All the patterned paper is from Girl Friday by Cosmo Cricket, and the sentiment, "Put Your Party Hat On", is from the Sentiment Grab Bag from Stamping Bella!

I added a double ribbon of Regal Rose Grosgrain and Soft Sky Double Stitched Grosgrain (still love me some Soft Sky!), and added four white brads to each corner of my green panel! I had so much fun making this card! I hope you enjoy her as much as I do!!

This week's Bellarific Friday theme is "lovey dovey"! So, make a card that's UBER lovey dovey and email it to Em for a chance at some Bella Bucks!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: allboxedup-abella and sentiment from Sentiment Grab Bag from Stamping Bella
Paper: Regal Rose, Choice Buttercream & Girl Friday by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, White Brads, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Soft Sky Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponges, Copic Markers and Foam Tape

Jodi

You Lift Me Up!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday!!

Here is my card for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge, MTSC56! I love Mercy's sketches and today's was especially fun to work with!!

For my card, I used this SUPER sweet Cuppie scene from the brand new, and totally AWESOME, Cuppie Love Scenes from Taylored Expressions!

Now...ALL the cardstock, patterned paper, ribbon, chipboard heart AND stickles are from the UBER fabu Valentine's Day Key Ingredients! I {heart} the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients! The patterned paper in this KI is Be Loved by My Minds Eye...need I say more???

The only embellie on my card that is not from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients is the SUPER cute (so cute I just ordered more of em'), heart trinket pin, which is part of the Valentine's Sweet Sampler (which I just this second noticed is out of stock...just click Request Restock Notice and you will get an email when it is back in the TE Store!

I stamped Cuppies in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. The balloon was paper pieced with the same patterns of Be Loved that I used on my card.

I colored the chipboard heart with a Copic Marker and the gave it a coat of Stardust Stickles...so yummy & glittery! The sentiment, "You Lift Me Up", was stamped directly onto the patterned paper, and I sponged around the focal panel after cutting it out with a Square Nestie.

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Cuppie Love Scenes by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Island Mist Medium, Choice Buttercream & Be Loved by MME, all from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Tangelo & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Square and Scallop Square Nestabilities, Ribbon, Chipboard Heart & Stardust Stickles from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients, Heart Trinket Pin, Copic Markers and Foam Tape

Jodi

Every Day Is Wash Day!

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!

Here is my card for today's challenge at the There She Goes Blog, TSG37, Embellish X 3, which is my pal Jessie's challenge! She is this week's Featured Trendsetter!! This is also for last week's Sketch Challenge on SCS, SC262!

For my card, I started by stamping this darling clothesline from Loads of Fun by There She Goes in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and I colored most of the image with Copic Markers.

I paper pieced the undies, camisole & boxers with the same delish patterned paper I used on my card, Sugar Rush from Basic Grey! LOVIN' this paper!!!

For my three embellies I used:

1. YUMMY pink satin ribbon
2. Sugar Rush Bloomer by Basic Grey
3. Brads by Basic Grey

If you want to be SUPER technical, my sewing could be considered an embellie as well!! The sentiment, "Every Day is Wash Day" (isn't THAT the truth!), also from Loads of Fun, was cut out with one of the Tags Trio by Spellbinders, and the tag and my focal panel got a touch of sponging with Memento Angel Pink!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! I am REALLY behind on my blog hopping, so PLEASE forgive me! My grandmother is VERY VERY ill in the hospital and I spent most of my weekend there!

Recipe:
Stamps: Loads of Fun by There She Goes
Paper: Twilight Medium (Prism), Baby Pink Light (Prism), Choice Buttercream & Sugar Rush by Basic Grey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Memento Angel Pink
Accessories: Tags Trio by Spellbinders, Brads & Sugar Rush Bloomers by Basic Grey, Sewing Machine, Copic Markers, Pink Satin Ribbon from TE Store, Sponges & Foam Tape

Jodi

The Perfect Pair!

Hi everyone! Happy Saturday!!

Here is my card for today's sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS38!!! I had a blast with this one!!

For my card, I wanted to use the new Loads of Fun set from There She Goes and make an Anniversary card!!

I started by stamping the boxers and panties in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and cut it out with Rectangle Nestabilities. I sponged the edges while the cardstock was still in the die. I paper pieced both pairs of undies with the same paper I used on the card, which is from Nook & Pantry by Basic Grey!

I kept the embellies super simple on this one. I sewed around the edge with my sewing machine and added a crocheted flower that my mom made for me. A button in the center finishes it off and I stamped the sentiment, "You two are the perfect pair", also from Loads of Fun, directly onto the patterned paper in Memento Rich Cocoa.

You can see what the Sugar Babies have created with this sketch right here!!

Andrea Vernagus
Ann Clack
Audrey Gonzalez
Candace Mitchell
Julie Masse
Korin Sutherland
Nicole Anderson
Renata Elenbaas

We would love for you to play along! Head on over to The Sweet Stop for the deets and the sketch!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Loads of Fun by There She Goes
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Choice Buttercream & Nook & Pantry by Basic Grey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Copic Markers, Sponges, Sewing Machine, Rectangle & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities, Crocheted Flower, Button and Foam Tape

Jodi

Adorable!

Hi everyone! Happy Friday!! Today is the first Bellarific Friday I am participating in as a Bella Babe...can someone pinch me please???

Today's Bellarific Challenge was to make a "back to school" theme card, and I just HAD to use this SUPER-duper adorable Green Bean Baby from Stamping Bella, Scarlett The Teacup Girl! Seriously, I cannot even stand her cute-ness!! When I am home from work during the week (which hardly ever happens) and get to pick up my little one after school, we head to Dunkin' Donuts for a snack for her and a coffee for me! That's how my little cup fits into my theme...it's a coffee cup in my world instead of a tea cup!

I stamped Scarlett in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock TWICE, and colored her once with Copic Markers. I then colored and cut out all three flowers and popped them up for some dimension. Diamond stickles adorn the center of each flower because I thought she should sparkle a bit!

I went with a Frosted Teal & Intense Orange color combo which perfectly matches the delish Farm Fresh paper from October Afternoon that I used. I stamped the Polkadot Inkblock in Versamark onto the Frosted Teal panel, and the sentiment, "Adorable" is from the Adorable Definition Block...I just inked up the "Adorable" part. I pierced all around the focal image, starting and ending on either side of my sentiment, and finished off my card with two brads from my stash. The layout is SC258, a sketch challenge from SCS from a few weeks ago!

Head on over to Bloggabella to see all the "back to school" creations from the Sistahood. While you're there, leave some love...your comment could win you $10 Bella Bucks!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Scarlett the Teacup Girl, Polkadot Inkblock & Adorable Definition Block, all from Stamping Bella
Paper: Intense Orange, Frosted Teal (both from Prism), Choice Buttercream & Farm Fresh by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Versamark
Accessories: Paper Piercing Tool and Template, Brads, Copic Markers, Diamond Stickles and Foam Tape

Jodi

Dazzled!

Hi everyone! Happy Twi-Day!!! I hope you are all enjoying Twi-Day! I sure am enjoying creating Twilight inspired cards!!

For today's card, I used Mercy's AWESOME sketch from this past Tuesday, MTSC55! Her layout was just perfect for this Dazzled image from Into The Moonlight by Artful Inkables, which is one of my all time FAV Twilight inspired stamp sets!!

I started by stamping the heart twice in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Snow White Cardstock and colored it with Copic Markers. I then cut the Dazzled banner and popped it up on Foam Tape. The got a coat of Moonlight Smooch and the heart got a coat of Crystal Stickles, but it didn't photograph well at all. It really, well, dazzles (grin!) in real life! I cut it out with Circle Nestabilities and sponged the edges with Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo.

The polka dot papers are from Bo Bunny (they are super yummy!) and I added some Classic Red from Prism into the mix! I paper pierced around the black polka dot panel and added a border with my Scallop Edge Punch. The ribbon (which I ADORE) is from my LSS...and I really must go and get some more!

The inspiration for my card today comes from Twilight. I LOVE the part where Edward and Bella are in Port Angeles at the restaurant and Edward asks Bella:

"Do I Dazzle You?" - Edward Cullen

Sigh...LOVE that part...in the book and the movie!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! If you play along with Twi-Day, please leave a link to your creation so I can drool over it!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Into the Moonlight by Artful Inkables
Paper: Classic Red (Prism), Choice Snow White & Polka Dot from Bo Bunny
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo
Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Scallop Edge Punch, Paper Piercing Tool and Template, Sponges, Copic Markers, Moonlight Smooch, Crystal Stickles, May Arts Ribbon and Foam Tape

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Release Day with Cuppie Love!

Hi everyone!! Happy Thursday and Happy Release Day at Taylored Expressions!! Today is the day you can get your hands on all the new sets we have been showing you, and of course, the FAB Valentine's Day Key Ingredients and Add On!

Today the Baker's Dozen get to share peeks of THE most adorable Cuppie set, Cuppie Love Scenes, which was concepted by our very own Donna Baker!!! I ADORE this set and I know you will too!! Ahhh...that Cuppie gets me every time!!! (grin!)

Both of my cards today were made using the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients, which is my favorite KI to date (yes...I believe you have heard me say that before!). Can you see a little something special on my first card? CHECK OUT this AWESOME button!! Another jaw-dropping creation from my pal Jamie Pyles!!! These are part of the amazing Valentine's Day Add On that is available today at Taylored Expressions!!!

Totally AMAZING right? I cannot even stand how fab these buttons are and they match the Be Loved paper in the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients!!! Sigh...love these!!!

OK...back to my card (grin!). I stamped these hot air ballooning Cuppies in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut them out and framed them with Rectangle and Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities, and all my layers were sewn with my sewing machine. I added some Liquid Applique to the clouds...I love the look of this and always forget to use it!

I opted to NOT put a sentiment on my card, but rather let the "Love" on the button say it all!!

For my second card, I did a bit of paper piecing!

I stamped this darling Cuppie scene in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. I used some of the yummy Be Loved paper to paper piece some wallpaper behind the Cuppie couple, and I drew in the wood floor with my Copic Multiliner.

The entire image was colored with Copic Markers and I used my Apron Lace Punch to add a fun border. The ribbons are also from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients and the heart pin is from the Valentine's Day Add On!

I had a blast making all of the cards for this release!! All the new sets and KI are available right now at Taylored Expressions so head on over and shop!!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Make sure you head on over to the rest of the Baker's Dozen Blogs to see what deliciousness they have created with Cuppie Love Scenes!! Make sure you give a special WOOT WOOT to Donna for coming up with the concept for this delightful set!

Alex Maldonado
Charmaine Ikach

Dawn Easton
Donna Baker

Karen Giron

Karen Motz

Jackie Pedro

Jamie Pyles
Jeanie Witmer

Laurie Schmidlin

Melissa Sauls

Sankari Wegman
and of course, Taylor VanBruggen!!!

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Sneak Peeks are Sprinkled With Love!!

Hi everyone!! Happy Wednesday! Welcome to Day 2 of sneak peeks for the newest release from Taylored Expressions!!

Today the Baker's Dozen are sharing the sweetest new set, Sprinkled With Love!!! I simply cannot wait for you all the see the delightful images included in this set!!

I have two cards to share with you today, because, as usual, I am unable to put my Taylored Expressions stamps down!

For my first card, I began by stamping this darling ice cream cone twice in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored them with Copic Markers. I cut out the ice cream scoops and they are popped up on Foam Tape for some dimension.

I framed my cone in Classic Oval Nestabilities and sponged the edges with Memento Canteloupe and Memento Tangelo. I used my all time (well, for right now!) favorite paper, Farm Fresh by October Afternoon, which you can get HERE right from Taylored Expressions!! All the layers were sewn with my sewing machine and I stamped and cut up the sentiment (this is something I really love the look of), "You're Such A Sweetie" and the "Sweetie" was stamped onto Tags Trio Nestabilities and also sponged. The ribbon is also from Taylored Expressions! Taylor has a HUGE selection of yummy ribbons!


For my second card, I stamped this SUPER cute cupcake in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored it with Copic Markers. I cut it out with Classic Circle Nestabilities and once again, sponged the edges with Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo (I can't seem to stop doing this now...my cardstock looks naked if I don't!) and I layered it on my new Labels 3 Nestabilities! LOVE the look of this!

The papers are from Basic Grey Nook & Pantry, and I love how the cupcake mimics the cupcakes in the paper! I kept this one super simple, with sewing around each layer, brads in the corners and a ribbon knot!

You can see all the other delicious goodness from the Baker's Dozen right here!!

Alex Maldonado
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Jackie Pedro
Laurie Schmidlin
Melissa Sauls
Nancy McKinney
Sankari Wegman
and of course, Taylor VanBruggen!!!

Before I go...I just want to make sure you all know about the AWESOME new shipping policy at Taylored Expressions! All orders of $75.00 or more (in the U.S. only) will receive Free Shipping! Click here to read the shipping policy for international orders and those totaling less than $75.00.

Thanks SO much for stopping by! Make sure to head back tomorrow for a peek at one more new set, and of course, tomorrow is release day!

You're Such A Sweetie Card
Stamps: Sprinkled With Love by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Blush Red Light, Suede Brown Medium, Choice Buttercream & Farm Fresh by October Afternoon
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo
Accessories: Tags Trio Nestabilities, Classic Oval Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Foam Tape, Ribbon from TE Store, Sewing Machine

A Cherry On Top Card
Stamps: Sprinkled With Love by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Suede Brown Dark, Choice Buttercream & Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Canteloupe & Memento Tangelo
Accessories: Classic Circle Nestabilities, Labels 3 Nestabilities, Vintage Brads, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine, Ribbon from TE Store and Foam Tape

Jodi

Taylored Expressions Sneak Peeks Begin with Love Everywhere!

Hi everyone!! Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the first day of sneak peeks for the AWESOME new releases from Taylored Expressions!!

The Bakers Dozen are sharing peeks today of a FABULOUS new set called Love Everywhere!! I had a blast playing with this set, and as you can see, I couldn't stop!!

ALL of my creations today were made using the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients, which are being released, along with all the new sets, on Thursday, January 7!!

Can you see the patterned paper on my cards? Yes, that's right...Be Loved by My Minds Eye takes center stage for this awesome Key Ingredients!! Does it get any better? The hottest paper out there with the cardstock, ribbon and embellies to match??? Heaven!

For my first card, I began by staming the tree in Memento Rich Cocoa onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock (the Choice Buttercream is included in the Valentine's Day KI!!) and I then stamped the hearts in Memento Lady Bug. I stamped the hearts again on a separate pice of paper, cut them out and then popped them up on foam tape! The layout is an old SCS sketch from a few months ago, and I stamped the sentiment, "Happy Heart Day" in Memento Tuxedo Black directly onto the patterned paper. I finished this off with a double ribbon and darling heart stick pin, all of which are also included in the Valentine's Day KI!



For my second card, I stamped this darling hot air balloon in Memento Rich Cocoa and Memento Lady Bug onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and then cut it out with Classic Oval Nestabilities. Can you see the AWESOME frame around my image? These are, in my opinion, the latest and greatest product in the stamping world and I have a feeling that they are going to explode!! They are called Frameabellies and they are created by my friend Jamie Pyles and will now be available through Taylored Expressions! I am just THRILLED about these and I know you will love them too!!

To match my card, I wanted to try my hand at a little Valentine's Day treat!

I created this darling little Matchbox Candy Holder and I followed the super easy tutorial on SCS HERE.

This was SUPER simple to make and will be quite easy to mass produce as well. I plan on making these for Meredith to pass out to her classmates on Valentine's Day!!

I just love the images in this set and you can see how easy they lend themselves to sweet little Valentines!

You can see what the other member's of the Bakers Dozen, including our two FABULOUS new designers and AMAZING new guest designer, have created right here:

Alex Maldonado

Charmaine Ikach
Dawn Easton

Donna Baker
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Jackie Pedro
Laurie Schmidlin
Melissa Sauls
Sankari Wegman
and of course, Taylor VanBruggen!!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! Make sure to head back tomorrow for a peak at another AWESOME new set from Taylored Expressions!!

Happy Heart Day Card:
Stamps: Love Everywhere by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Island Mist Light, Choice Buttercream & Be Loved from My Minds Eye, all from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Memento Rich Cocoa, Memento Lady Bug & Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Rectangle Nestabilities, Foam Tape, Ribbon and Heart Pin from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions

Sending You Love Card:
Stamps: Love Everywhere by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Blush Red Medium, Island Mist Light, Choice Buttercream & Be Loved from My Minds Eye, all from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa & Memento Lady Bug
Accessories: Classic Oval Nestabilities, Frameabellies, Paper Piercing Tool and Template, Ribbon from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients and Foam Tape

Love Is In The Air Candy Favor:
Stamps: Love Everywhere by Taylored Expressions
Paper: Classic Red, Blush Red Light & Choice Buttercream all from the Valentine's Day Key Ingredients by Taylored Expressions
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa and Memento Lady Bug
Accessories: Square and Scallop Square Nestabilities and Foam Tape

Jodi

Party Animal!

Hi everyone! Happy Monday!!

ETA: Did you see THIS news on the Stamping Bella Blog??? Someone pinch me because I still can't believe it!

Here is a card I made to add to my birthday card stash...I NEVER seem to have enough on hand, especially for the boys (big and small)!!

For my card, I used this UBER adorable King of the Wild Things from Stamping Bella, and I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock. I colored him with Copic Markers and cut him out with Rectangle Nestabilities.

The sentiment, "party animal" (how perfect is that may I ask?), is from Scraplines Tickets, also from Stamping Bella, and I colored it with Copic Markers and cut it out!

The paper is Nook & Pantry by Basic Grey, which I paired with my favorite, go-to color cardstock, Suede Brown Dark by Prism.

I used my Apron Lace Border Punch for a bit of interest and all my layers were sewn on my sewing machine. Some Basic Grey Brads and a double ribbon finish this one off! I am not sure I can part with this card though...this little guy just makes me smile!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: King of the Wild Things & Scraplines Tickets from Stamping Bella
Paper: Suede Brown Dark (Prism), Choice Buttercream & Nook and Pantry by Basic Grey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Memento Canteloupe
Accessories: Copic Markers, Rectangle Nestabilities, Basic Grey Brads, Sewing Machine, Twill Ribbons, Apron Lace Punch and Foam Tape

Jodi

Real Dudes Surf The Web

Hi everyone!! Happy Saturday!

Here is my card for today's Sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS37!

This card was SO much fun to make! I made my card a horizontal card as I really wanted to use this super cute image from Stamping Bella, Real Dudes Surf The Web.

I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo Black onto Choice Buttercream Cardstock and colored him with Copic Markers. I stamped the mouse twice, colored it with Copics and popped it up on some foam tape.

The papers are from The Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket, and I added some piercing for some interest! I no longer pierce everything in sight...I guess my style is changing a bit :)

You can see what the Sugar Babies have created with this sketch right here!!

Andrea Vernagus
Ann Clack
Audrey Gonzalez
Candace Mitchell
Julie Masse
Korin Sutherland
Nicole Anderson
Renata Elenbaas

We would love for you to play along!

Head on over to The Sweet Stop for the deets and the sketch!!

Thanks SO much for stopping by!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Real Dudes Surf The Web by Stamping Bella
Paper: Sunflowers Medium, Spring Willow Medium, Choice Buttercream & The Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Brads by American Crafts, Circle Nestabilities, Paper Piercing Tool and Template and Foam Tape

Jodi