Heartfelt Wishes

Hi Friends!
It's Wednesday and I'm back with one more Claudia and Company Inspiration card for the month!

Claudia and Company took the summer off, but is getting ready to gear up for the start of fall and welcoming in all the new papers to play with!

So, I've got a card made with The Heart of a Card stamps, to showcase the Cosmo Cricket Odds & Ends papers. I hope you like it! Be sure to pop over to the Claudia and Company store to check out what's new and what's going to be trending for Fall! Halloween is just around the corner! :)

And don't forget to check out the Inspiring creations my fellow DT have for you as well!
Have a Great one!

Anything But A Card

Hi Friends!
Happy Tuesday!
Are you up for another Sparkle Creations Challenge?
This week the SCRS challenge #58 is to create anything but a card; using any Sparkle Creations stamp!

So, for my card I've used the Karber Stamp, Reading Millie and created a bookmark! I thought she would be super cute and very appropriate for this type of project. Plus, I was in desperate need of a cute page marker! :)

The papers I've used are from the Bo Bunny, Vicki B Collection. The ribbons are American Crafts and Amuse. The butterfly is Martha Stewart Crafts and I've thrown in a few Nesties too. Oh, and Millie is colored with Copics.

I hope you'll play along with us this week. As always there's a free stamp up for grabs to one lucky winner!

Be sure and pop over to the SCRS blog to see the awesome DT samples! Have a SUPER COOL day!

The Purple Dragon

Hi Friends!
Welcome back to another awesome Thursday challenge for the Deconstructed Sketch!
This week we're at Sketch 16 and I've got a fun little card for you that almost follows the sketch. :)

This adorable little dragon is Fergus with Tulips from Wild Rose Studio Stamps and the Paper is Pixie-licious from Cosmo Cricket. As I began coloring this little guy, I realized that I just had to color him purple and dedicate this card to my little sister. As it turns out, there is a cherished mythical, mysterious, and magical purple dragon from our childhood and it's a fun little something something that we share together, often reminiscing about. So, Em, this card's for you! xoxo

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you'll play along with us! Be sure to check out what the Sketch Girls have for you over at the DSC Blog!!
And guess what...it's almost that time again, next week will be a sponsored challenge, so be sure and mark your calendar! Who do you think will be the featured stamp company?

You Inspire Me

Hi Friends!
It's Wednesday and I'm back with a long awaited Claudia and Company Inspiration card!

We took the summer off from challenges, but are getting ready to gear up for the start of fall and welcoming in all the new papers to play with!

So, I've got a card made with Little Miss Mia to showcase the 'Geek is Chic' papers from Imaginisce. I also included a bit of that fab Lime Twist baker's twine from MME. I hope you like it! Be sure to pop over to the Claudia and Company store to check out what's new and what's going to be trending for Fall! Halloween is just around the corner! :)

And don't forget to check out the Inspiring creations my fellow DT have for you as well!
Have a Great one!

Primary Colors

Hi Friends!
Happy Tuesday!
Are you up for another Sparkle Creations Challenge?
This week the challenge is to create a card or project using any Sparkle Creations stamp and the three primary colors of red, yellow and blue.

So for my card I've used Cruisin' Chloe and of the three primary colors, I just had to choose YELLOW for the car! My very first car was a '76 yellow, convertible, VW Bug. Ahhhh, the memories. :)

I wanted to keep this card pretty simple, so that I could draw attention to the focal colors, so I've only used one patterned paper and it's from Echo Park. The ribbon is Real Red from SU and the sentiment is PTI. I also did a tad bit of scoring on the white cardstock and colored the immie with Copics. And that's all for this week's SCRS 57 challenge card!

I hope you'll play along with us this week. As always there's a free stamp up for grabs to one lucky winner. AND all Oliver stamps are on sale this month!

Also, there's more than one way to get your hands on some Sparkle Creations stamps this week...
SCRS/Karber are sponsoring a giveaway on the Paper Crafts Facebook fan page! You could win Reading Millie, Breakfast Leslie, Cafe Lucy and Bookworm Ruby! Here is the link to Paper Crafts Fan Page. Check it out!

Be sure and pop over to the SCRS blog to see the awesome DT samples! Have a SUPER COOL day!

A Thousand Sheets Giveaway

Hiya and Happy Monday!
I just wanted to pop on and share something fun with you...my friend Amy is giving away some blog candy! Check out all the deets HERE for your chance to win!

Bundle of Joy

Hi Friends!
Welcome back to another awesome Thursday challenge for the Deconstructed Sketch!
This week we're at Sketch 15 and I've got an adorable new release from By LORi Designs for you!

This little famly, with the bundle of joy (available in the Family Blessings Bundle for a limited time at BLD), reminded me of my little brother and his wife, who just had their first baby 2 weeks ago. So I made this card with them in mind. I've paired this BLD stamp with papers from October Afternoon, a jumbo eyelet from WeRMemory Keepers and Ribbon from American Crafts. Oh, and the sentiment is from PTI.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you'll play along with us! Be sure to check out what the Sketch Girls have for you over at the DSC Blog!! LORi Boyd, the artist of this FAB stamp, just happens to be a Sketch Girl too ;)

Getting Sketchy with SCRS56

Hi Friends!
Happy Tuesday! Are you having a good week?
I'm excited because I get to share another Sparkle Creations Challenge card with you today!
This week the challenge is to create a card or project using a Sparkle Creations stamp and inspired by the sketch below. Check out the SCRS Blog for a full size, printable version of this sketch.

So for my card I decided to use the newly released (and SUPER CUTE) Soda Jenny.
I've paired Jenny with papers from Bo Bunny (can you believe I didn't say MME! okay...there's a little itty bit of MME in there too) and used Amuse Ribbon and Jewel Dots for embellishments. There's also a bit of Clear Spica for some sparkle, but the camera doesn't pick it up. Oh, and the sentiment comes with Soda Jenny.

I hope you'll play along with us this week. As always there's a free stamp up for grabs to one lucky winner. AND all Oliver stamps are on sale this month!

Also, there's more than one way to get your hands on some Sparkle Creations stamps this week...
SCRS/Karber are sponsoring a giveaway on the Paper Crafts Facebook fan page! You could win Reading Millie, Breakfast Leslie, Cafe Lucy and Bookworm Ruby! Here is the link to Paper Crafts Fan Page. Check it out!
Be sure and pop over to the SCRS blog to see the awesome DT samples! Have a SUPER COOL day!

I can see CLEARLY now at TGF

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It's gonna be a BRIGHT and SUN-SHINY day for sure at The Greeting Farm! Hooray!

Today is THE day two new sets are available for purchase, as TGF is proud to debut their new line of CLEAR stamps!

My project features the Bantastic set and is paired with another cutie pie Oliver stamp (c/o TGF as well). For today's card I decided to use the Bantastic banner stamps in a more tradition sense (if you didn't see yesterday's card, using the set as a background stamp, you can scroll down one post), by creating a BANNER! I wanted to be sure and celebrate TGF's 3rd Bday in style, so I also used some fun papers from DCWV The Celebration Stack. And that's my card!

TGF is SO excited for today's hop to combine some Greeting Farm alumni (that's me!) along with their current Farmers! Be sure to start the Hop off at the TGF BLOG, because one lucky winner will receive BOTH sets just for commenting and participating in the hop! And just in case you get lost along the way in all of the excitement that is CLEARLY mounting...here is the list:

TGF BLOG
Amber Hight
Tanya Tahir
Kadie Ensley
Kelly Booth
Pam Varnell
Mary Giles
Amy Young
Kim Nath
Anna Maria Nilsson
Jen Shults
Traci Porter
Emma Eads
Becca Fabozzi
Carisa Zglobicki
Denice Bartucci
Kim Yu
Tracey Pickersgill
Jessica Diedrich

That's it for me today, but be sure to head over to Kelly's BLOG to check out her amazing creation! HAPPY TGF RELEASE DAY, Everyone!

TGF is Fairy Bantastic!

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Hey, Everyone!

I am back to fully reveal what may have been just a cloudy snippet yesterday.
Did you see through our little surprise or are you CLEARLY stumped?

Well, wonder no more, because some of the cherished members of the TGF alum, along with the current Farmers are thrilled to bring you a BRAND NEW line by TGF:

CLEAR STAMPS!!!!

Before we go any further, we have to say, these stamps are not replacing our rubber line. We are testing the waters to bring you some fun new designs, and most of all QUALITY stamps! To add to the fun, we also have the opportunity to share some RE-RELEASES, in addition to the NEW releases and are excited to get started with these first two sets!

INTRODUCING.....


BANTASTIC and MY FAIRY PRINCESS

For my card, I've used BANTASTIC to create a background and paired that with Little Oliver from the OA-Ahoy set.

So, what do you think? Are you CLEARLY stunned or could you see RIGHT THROUGH our snippet yesterday? Anxious to try the new line? Well, be sure to leave a comment on the TGF BLOG to see who ELSE is previewing the FUN today. You're sure to see some familiar faces, in addition to our current Farmers and there's a SET OR TWO UP FOR GRABS as well!

See you tomorrow for the official release of our first two CLEAR stamp sets, Bantastic and Fairy Princess. Thanks for stopping by!

TGF is turning 3!

Hey Folks!
Happy Saturday!
I don't normally post on Saturday's but I just had to pop on and share that something delightfully different is coming...to THE GREETING FARM (and as part of the alumni, I get to be included)!

Can you guess what it is? I'm thrilled to be a part of an exciting preview to be revealed TOMORROW, August 14th!

Some of our dearest TGF alum (that's me!) are back along with the Farmers and we have a surprise coming for you! So be sure to tune into the TGF BLOG today and leave your guess as to what that might be! Are we too transparent? ANY idea as to what this special, mid-month release could be? Well, stay tuned and I'll see you back here tomorrow to see if you're still stumped or if you've seen RIGHT THROUGH to what we're about to reveal!

Clearly excited,
~me (kadie) :)

Sparkle Creations Day 3

Hi Friends!

It's day 3 of August previews at Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps and today we're previewing another cutie pie Karber Stamp! Check out Soda Jenny!!

For my card I've paired Soda Jenny with 'A Fair Day' papers from SEI, that pretty much created the perfect scene, so I didn't want to alter them too much. I added a bit a flair using ribbon from Amuse, a few jewel dots, some hand stitching and Soda Jenny's accompanying sentiment. And voila! A day at the fair!

You can check out Soda Jenny HERE on the SCRS blog and all the awesome samples from the links of my fellow DT below. 

And don't forget, all Oliver stamps are on sale this month! Get that cutie while you can! Plus, just by leaving a comment on each of the blogs today, you'll have a chance to win Soda Jenny! Woohoo!

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Store
Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog
Amber Hight
Elena Joldersma
Kadie Ensley
Mary Johnson
Peggy Toole, Sponsorship Coordinator
Piali Biswas
Suzanne Bier, Newsletter Coordinator

Deconstructed Leslie

Hi Friends!
Welcome back to another awesome Thursday challenge for the Deconstructed Sketch!
This week we're at Sketch 14 and I decided to finally get inky with this adorable Karber digital stamp that I've been hoarding.

Actually, I've been meaning to get inky with Music Leslie ever since I saw Charice sing 'Telephone' with Lea Michele on Glee. This stamp completely reminds me of Charice and I can't help but hear that song in my head now every time I see this cutie! Such a great head boppin' beat. :)
For my Leslie card I used these fab Alphabet Soup papers from My Mind's Eye, perfect for the tunes she's rockin out to. I also added just a bit of flare with some Amuse ribbon and Hambly Studios rub-on.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you'll play along with us! Be sure to check out what the Sketch Girls have for you over at the DSC Blog!!

Photo c/o Glee

Shopping Time

Helloooooo and welcome to day 1 of the August previews for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps!!
This month we have another great selection of your fave Karber and SCRS characters!!
And today we're starting you off with a sneakie peek of Shopping Millie.

For my card I've used papers from DCWV called Hippie Chic and paired them with ribbon from Impress and a button from Basic Grey. The sentiment also comes with this stamp. Millie is colored in Copics.

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Shopping Millie. Sparkle will be giving away a Shopping Millie to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Millie post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Store
Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Blog
Amber Hight
Elena Joldersma
Kadie Ensley
Mary Johnson
Peggy Toole, Sponsorship Coordinator
Piali Biswas
Suzanne Bier, Newsletter Coordinator

Ahoy, From Riley!

Please scroll down for my Sparkle Creations Challenge card or click HERE. Thanks!

Hello Friends!
I'm back with a super fun card that I made for this week's challenge at Riley and Company (RILEY1611)!
My sweet friend, Kelly has challenged us to create a Riley card or project using her Oceans of Fun theme!
For the challenge we are to use a boat, ocean, beach, etc and include the colors red and blue.
I decided that my little Toasting Riley was going to be celebrating in style on a Riley and Co. Cruise. So this card shows Riley through his State-Room porthole. :) I've used Echo Park Papers, Amuse Ribbon and jewel dots to bring this little scene to life. Oh, and the sentiment is TGF.

SUCH a fun challenge!! Thanks for stopping by to take a look!
See you tomorrow for a Sparkle Creations sneak peek!

Sittin' on the dock of the bay

Hi Friends!
Happy Tuesday! Are you having a good week?
I'm excited because I get to share another Sparkle Creations Challenge card with your today!
This week the challenge is to create a card or project using a Sparkle Creations stamp and inspired by the below photo.

So for my card I decided to use Traveling Josh and place him 'sittin' by the dock of the bay,' enjoying his last few moments of Summer vacay.
I've paired Traveling Josh with papers from My Mind's Eye and used a Basic Grey Button, Amuse Ribbon and Martha Stewart Punch for embellishments. The sentiment is Amy R from All That Scraps.

I hope you'll play along with us this week. As always there's a free stamp up for grabs to one lucky winner. AND all Oliver stamps are on sale this month! PLUS August previews start tomorrow, so look for those. Until then, be sure and pop over to the SCRS blog to see the awesome DT samples!

Feeling Tickled Pink

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Hi Friends!
Welcome back to another awesome Thursday challenge for the Deconstructed Sketch! This week we're starting off August in a fab way with Sketch 13 and a Sponsored Challenge!! Woohoo! You've been eagerly waiting, haven't you? :) I know I have!!

Our sponsor this month is Tickled Pink Stamps. They are an Australian based online company that stocks a range of popular and well sought after stamps from many companies all over the world and is always so excited to be supplying you with everything cute, quirky and PINK. They now have their very own Lil Lolita and Lil Lads along with the cute Lil Pinkette range.
(and the Lil Lolitas are some of my all time fave stamps. Check out my very first Lil Lolita card HERE).

For my card, I've used Lil Lolita Christina; colored in Copics. And she just happens to be fashioned after the Lil Lolita artist herself (drawn by herself too, of course)! And I've colored her hair red, but I'm pretty sure that the awesome Owner of TPS, Kelly, is the red-head of the bunch. :) You can find her Lil Lolita Kellita in the store too!
For the Lovely Christina's card, I've paired her with papers from the My Mind's Eye Stella Rose collection and then added a chipboard embellie and rub-ons from Kaisercraft. You might even be able to spy a bit of Stickles and a jewel dot in there too.

The prize for one lucky participant this week, will be the winner's choice of either one rubber stamp OR 2 digis from the Lil Lad, Lil Lolita or Lil Pinkette ranges! Awesome!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you'll play along with us! Be sure to check out what the Sketch Girls have for you over at the DSC Blog!!

Bookworm

Hi Friends and welcome back for another FUN week at Sparkle Creations!

Today's Challenge is an ANYTHING GOES Challenge! Woohoo! The sky's the limit!!
To play all you need to do is use any Sparkle Creations stamp that you fancy, combine it with a card or project, and then post to the linky on the SCRS Blog.
And as always, there's a stamp prize up for grabs to one lucky participant!!
I hope you'll play along with us!

For my card I've used Reading Millie, a Karber stamp available in rubber at SCRS. She's one of my absolute faves, because I love to read!! I've paired Millie with some fun school time papers from DCWV and then added a bit of Curry Ribbon from SU. And that's my 'anything goes' card!
Be sure and pop over to the SCRS Blog and check out all the awesome DT creations!