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!

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!

Happy Wishes

Hi Friends!
It's almost the weekend and I'm so very excited! We get to hang with some dear friends of ours this weekend and I've been really looking forward to that!

I have a card for you today from Claudia and Company, but first I just have to say that I don't know what's up with Blogger and it's driving me nuts! I couldn't upload anything for the longest time...I think I might have to switch to Typepad. We'll see. I'll give Blogger one more chance. :)

None-the-less, I'm here with an Inspiration card for you, using one of the June digi stamps from Claudia and Company. This one is by artist John Grutta and can be found HERE in the C&Co Store.

I really wanted to keep my card CAS today, so that the image would be the focus, but in the end I couldn't help adding a little embellishment. I also did quite a bit of stitching on this card, but it's a little hard to see around the Nestie border.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a WONDERFUL weekend. For more Claudia and Company Inspiration, be sure to pop over to the C&Co Blog!

You Inspire Me

Hiya!
Can you believe it's Monday already? I don't know about you, but the weekend went by too fast for me!! It was a good one though!

I'm back today with a little Inspiration post for Claudia and Company. I have loved this Little Miss Mia stamp (by Jane's Doodles), since the moment I first laid eyes on her! She is so CUTE and so much fun to COLOR!! Love her!

Over the weekend I made a very similar card with the scored border and the plaid center, for my SIL, so when I sat down to make my Mia card, I was drawn to that same CAS layout.

The paper is American Crafts (I think...I have to double check on that) and the butterflies are Martha Stewart Crafts. The sentiment is one of two that's included with Mia from Claudia and Company.

I'm including my other Mia card below--that I'd showcased on release day--so you can see the other sentiment that comes with her.

Thanks so much for popping by today! I'll see you tomorrow for some more fun! Be sure and pop over to the Claudia and Company Blog for more Mia Inspiration!

Summertime Release

Please scroll down for my Deconstructed Sketch post, or click HERE


Hi Everyone!!
Today is the day for postings!! And boy have I got some eye candy for you, because it's Release Day at Claudia and Company! Woohoooooo!

The June release includes 2 digi stamps by artist John Grutta, 1 cling rubber stamp from Jane's Doodles and a brand new cling rubber sentiment set by Claudia herself!! That's a lot to celebrate! And I hope you'll join in on the fun!! Those of you who hit each stop along the hop and leave a comment, will get entered to win a $15 gift certificate to the Claudia and Company Store!! And let me tell you, there's a lot of SA-WEET stuff in the store right now!!

So, let's get started!! You should have arrived here from Tanya's Blog, but if you've just found yourself amidst it all, you'll want to start HERE at the Claudia and Company. And a warm welcome to our Guest Designers this month!!

This is Little Miss Mia up close. She's from Jane's Doodles and comes with 2 sentiments! For her card I've used Jillibean Soup papers and a whole lotta heart!

This is John Grutta's Dolphin and it makes me want to head for the sunshine and ocean waters!! For this card I've used Cosmo Cricket Salt Air papers.

This is the second digi image from John Grutta. He has a nice summer nautical theme going and if you love Seahorses, this is the stamp for you! I used the Salt Air papers again for this card.

And lastly is the FABULOUS mega sentiment set from Claudia, perfect for any occasion. In fact, we all went ahead and made a little notecard set to show just how versatile these stamps are...you don't even need an image to go with!




Thanks so much for stopping by to check out the new release stamps! I hope you'll hop along with us!! Your next stop is one of our Guest Designer's Jamie!!!


Here's the complete Hop List!! Have fun!!
Claudia and Company
Taylor
Joy
Arlene-Guest Designer!
Tanya
Kadie- :)
Jamie-Guest Designer!
Piali
Jodi

A Sunshiny Day

Please scroll down for my By LORi Designs post or click HERE. Thanks!!


Hi There!
How are you on this fine Tuesday?
I hope your day is off to a great start!

I'm back with another fun Challenge for Claudia and Company.

This time Tanya has challenged us to create cards using a different kind of FOLD. I chose to make an easel card. Whoever came up with this fold originally is very clever, because I think it is such a cool idea and makes for a super fun gift of a card!

For this FUN FANCY FOLD Challenge, the DT has had a blast getting to showcase some of the fun papers that Claudia has in the store!
And the ones I've used on my card are from one of the brand new Lime Twist paper pads that My Mind's Eye just released (are you surprised that I've used MME?? lol).
I really wanted to showcase the papers in a fun way, so I decided to use Mojo Monday sketch #184, because it had lots of space for me to use several of the different patterned papers.
I've also used this cutie pie Ian from The Greeting Farm, along with a sentiment from Claudia's So Random sentiment collection.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create! You can find the paper and stamps I've used for my card HERE in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the DT have to share for the challenge that's "unfolding" today! (teehee) Thanks again for stopping by!

Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

You're Dino-Mite!

If you're looking for my By LORi Designs post, please scroll down or click HERE. Thanks!


Helloooooo again and welcome to another fun Tuesday with Claudia and Company!

Thanks for popping in today! It's time for another Inspiration Tuesday over at Claudia and Company. On this day the DT will share cards or projects using some of the sampler packs available at Claudia and Company. There are so many fabulous patterned paper samplers at C&Co; it's one of my favorite things they carry...and at such a great price too!

For my card today, I got to play with a newer sampler pack from Bella Blvd called Tails Waggers and Cat Naps. So you'd think I would have used a doggie or kitty-cat on my card, right? Nope, it's a dinosaur! Haha. I have been so excited to use this Dino-mite digi, created by Jane's Doodles, that when I saw the bones and the great colors from this paper pack, I knew it would be a fun combo for this stamp. This super cute digi and the Bella Blvd paper can be found in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the ladies have to share for Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!

Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

Birthday Girl!

If you are looking for my By LORi Designs post, please scroll down or CLICK HERE. Thanks!!


Hi There!
How are you on this fine Tuesday?
I hope your day is off to a great start!

I'm back with another fun Challenge for Claudia and Company.

This time Tanya has challenged us to create Girlie Birthday cards! And a very Happy 4th Birthday to Tanya's sweet DD!!
For this BIRTHDAY Challenge, the DT has had a blast getting to showcase some of the fun papers that Claudia has in the store!

For my card today I've used papers from the Playground Sampler Pack by Echo Park Papers. I really wanted to showcase the papers in a fun way, but also draw attention to the adorable Creeper Jill from The Greeting Farm. Jill kinda reminds me of Rizzo from Grease or maybe Cha-Cha. :) I LOVE these Creepers!!

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create! You can find most of the elements I've used for my card (including the cardstock) HERE in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the DT have to share for Springtime Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by!

Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

Sugar Rush

Helloooooo and welcome to another fun Tuesday with Claudia and Company!

Thanks for popping in today! Since the challenges at C&Co. have gone to bi-weekly, the design team has cooked up something special for you on the alternate Tuesdays. It's called Inspiration Tuesday. On this day the DT will share cards or projects using some of the sampler packs available at Claudia and Company. There are so many fabulous patterned paper samplers at C&Co; it's one of my favorite things they carry...and at such a great price too!

For my card today, I got to play with an oldie, but a goodie in the Sugar Rush Papers from Basic Grey. These papers are so SWEET, that I wanted to try and play up all the sugary goodness. So I grabbed this sweet, sweet Miss Anya from The Greeting Farm and found these yummy lollipops in with my Unity stamps and the card started to take form. Then I threw in a Basic Grey Button and some baker's twine, along with a TGF sentiment and my hand stitching, and voila! Does it satisfy your sweet tooth? heehee.
The Sugar Rush Paper Pack and Kioshi Buttons can be found in the Claudia and Company Store. You can also find a great selection of stamps by The Greeting Farm and Unity Stamp Co. there too!

Be sure and check out what the rest of the ladies have to share for Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!

Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

Fluttering By

Hi There!
How are you on this fine Tuesday?
I hope your day is off to a great start!

I'm back with another fun Challenge for Claudia and Company.

This time Tanya has challenged us to create cards with Butterflies...or as I like to call them...flutterbys. :) And the DT has also had fun getting to showcase some of the fun papers that Claudia has in the store!

For my card today I've used papers from one of the Stella Rose paper pads from My Mind's Eye. I really wanted to do something different to highlight the image, so as I sat down to create, I remembered something fun I'd seen a few weeks ago. My friend, Jeanette had used vellum on the inside of one of her cards and this reminded me that I had some that I hadn't played with in a looooong time. Thanks to Jeanette for inspiring me!

I printed the image out on vellum and then placed it over some patterned paper. Then I gave the immie a touch of color and set it all in motion with some bordering and stitching. Then I tied it all together with some wrinkle ribbon, (made by one of my DT teammies, Sherry) and a big ole flower from Prima.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create! You can find most of the elements I've used for my card (including the cardstock) HERE in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the DT have to share for Springtime Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by!

Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

Claudia and Company's May Release

My Minds Eye Lime Twist, Hip Hooray, and American Made

The Greeting Farm's May Release

Basic Grey's Sweet Threads and Lauderdale

A Release of Flora and Fauna

If you are looking for my post for THE PINK ELEPHANT, please scroll down or click HERE. Thanks!!


Hello! Happy May 2nd (again)!!
Did anyone honor the May Day tradition yesterday and leave flowers on someone's door step? I remember doing that when I was young...of course it was a great hoot to ring the bell and run! :)

Well, instead of leaving flowers for a neighbor, I'm going to leave them for YOU (blogger style), because it just so happens that today is Release Day over at Claudia and Company and there's lots of May Flowers to go around!
Today we get to showcase two new stamps by C&Co artist, John Grutta. They are available today in the Claudia and Company Store, along with lots of other new product!

And it wouldn't be a release without lots of fun samples and a chance for you to win!! So be sure to check out all of the great DT samples. You can start HERE on the Claudia and Company Blog!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope your day is filled with sunshine and flowers!!

Inspiration Tuesday

Helloooooo and welcome to another fun Tuesday with Claudia and Company!

Thanks for popping in today! Since the challenges at C&Co. have gone to bi-weekly, the design team has cooked up something special for you on the alternate Tuesdays. It's called Inspiration Tuesday. On this day the DT will share cards or projects using some of the sampler packs available at Claudia and Company. There are so many fabulous patterned paper samplers at C&Co; it's one of my favorite things they carry...and at such a great price too!

For my card today, I've gotten to play with the beautiful Baby 2 Bride Papers. These papers are so lovely, that I wanted to try and use as many as I could. So I came up with this fun layout and as I was selecting which of the patterns to use, I realized the colors of these papers also worked really well for Easter! And so in light of all the bunnies and colored eggs that were hopping around the last few days (Canadian Easter was yesterday!), I decided to create this fun card.
The Baby 2 Bride papers and Coral Satin Ribbon can be found in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the ladies have to share for Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!

Piali

Jodi

Joy

Tanya

Taylor

Claudia

Deets: Stamps used on my card are from Wax Fruit Company and Papertrey Ink (sentiment). Tag is Martha Stewart Punch

Keeping It CAS

Hi There!
How are you on this fine Tuesday?
I hope your day is off to a great start!

I'm back with another fun Challenge for Claudia and Company.

This time Joy has challenged us once again, but this time it's to create Clean And Simple cards. And the DT, has had fun getting to showcase some of the fun Sampler packs for our CAS samples!

As you can see, mine is a bright and spunky shade of fuchsia in the beautiful LUSH collection from My Mind's Eye. I decided to clip off just a smidge of each of the patterns, in order to highlight as many of the papers as I could. I also needed a stamp that would help make those papers pop, so I chose this fun stamp from Unity Company. I stamped the image twice and popped it up on the card, but it's hard to tell from the photo. :) I also added a little coloring to the hearts to match the fuchsia in the papers. And the last thing I did was hand draw a border to close it all in.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create! You can find all of the papers I've used (including the cardstock) HERE in the Claudia and Company Store.

**note** while the Unity stamp I've used is an older one and not available in the store, C&Co does have a great selection of other Unity Stamps to choose from!

Be sure and check out what the rest of the DT have to share for Springtime Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by!

Piali

Jodi

Joy

Tanya

Taylor

Claudia

October Afternoon's 5 and Dime

Echo Park Paper's Summer Days and new 6x6 paper pads

Prima Marketing's new April Release

The Girls Paperie Jubilee, Kitch, and Vintage Whimsy is back in stock

Stitched with Love

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun Tuesday at Claudia and Company! Thanks for popping in today! Since the challenges at C&Co. have gone to bi-weekly, the design team has cooked up something special for you on the alternate Tuesdays. It's called Inspiration Tuesday. On this day the DT will share cards or projects using some of the sampler packs available at Claudia and Company. There are so many fabulous patterned paper samplers at C&Co; it's one of my favorite things they carry...and at such a great price too!

So for my card today, I've gotten to play with the beautiful Baby 2 Bride Papers. I cut up some of the patterned paper and pieced it back together to form a different arrangement of the papers. Then I used my cuttlebug to emboss over the top and give it a quilted look/feel. I've also used Coral Satin Ribbon, a Prima Floret and Pearl Dots ; all can be found in the Claudia and Company Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the ladies have to share for Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by and have a GREAT Tuesday!

Piali Jodi Joy Tanya Taylor Claudia

Monochromatic to the Max

Hiya!

I hope your Tuesday is off to a great start!
I'm back with another fun Challenge for Claudia and Company.

This time Joy has challenged us all to do cards using only one color (or shades of the same color). And the DT all got to play with a different shade of the beautiful LUSH collection from My Mind's Eye.

As you can see, mine is a bright and spunky shade of fuchsia.

I decided to go fairly simple, in order to highlight the papers, so I chose this fun stamp from Unity Company. I've also added just a little flare by using one of the C&Co. Up/Down sentiments for a tag around the jar; brought together with baker's twine and a little crystal charm that I found in my stash.

I hope you'll join us for this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create! You can find all items (except the charm) used on my card HERE in the Claudia and Company Store. **note** while the Unity stamp I've used is an older one and not available in the store, C&Co does have a great selection of other Unity Stamps to choose from!

Be sure and check out what the rest of the DT have to share for Springtime Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by!

Piali Jodi Joy Tanya Taylor Claudia

October Afternoon's 5 and Dime
Claudia and Company April Release
The Greeting Farm's April Release
Webster Pages Bloomers, Sparklers, Push Pins, Trendsetter and more

April Release--No Joke!

Hello and welcome to April Release Day for Claudia and Company! Today a set of 4 Spring Scene images are being released by artist, John Grutta. And if you're hopping today, one lucky winner will win this set, just for stopping by and commenting on all of our blogs! I'm not jokin! *wink* So, let's get this party started. If you've just arrived, you'll want to start at the Claudia and Company blog HERE. And a warm welcome to our Guest Designer this month, Sarabeth!! For my two cards today, I've used two of the Spring Scene stamps and papers from both Basic Grey (Lusicous) and My Mind's Eye (Stella Rose-Gertie). Other items used on my cards are Martha Stewart flower punches, Nesties, baker's twine, kaisercraft pearl dots and May Arts wrinkle ribbon. You're next stop on the hop is Piali

Have fun and Happy Friday!

Inspiration Tuesday

Happy Tuesday and welcome to another fun Tuesday at Claudia and Company! Thanks for popping in today! Since the challenges at C&Co. have gone to bi-weekly, the design team has cooked up something special for you on the alternate Tuesdays. It's called Inspiration Tuesday. On this day the DT will share cards or projects using some of the sampler packs available at Claudia and Company. There are so many fabulous patterned paper samplers at C&Co; it's one of my favorite things they carry...and at such a great price too!

So for our cards today, we've all gotten to play with the yummy Jillibean Soup Chilled Strawberry sampler pack! For my card I've also used a few of the Puddle Jumper Stamps--Emma, Lucas and Hannah, (designed by the Fabulous LORi Boyd); all can be found in the Claudia and Co. Store.

Be sure and check out what the rest of the ladies have to share for Inspiration today! Thanks again for stopping by!
Piali
Jodi
Joy
Tanya
Taylor
Claudia

Copics new 2011 Colors 12 piece set
The Girls Paperie Jubilee, Kitch, and Vintage Whimsy
Fancy Pants Its The Little Things
Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden, Soiree, and Hometown Summer
7 Gypsies Camden 6x6 paper packs
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue and Attic Treasures