RCC29 Does this make my butt look big?

Hey there everyone!! I hope you're having a fabulous week!! It'll be a busy one for me but I'll still have a few cards for you.  This week at the Ribbon Carousel Challenge, Laura Davis is challenging us with a sketch.

And here is the deliciousness I came up with.  This is one of my fave stamp sets from Skipping Stones Design called "Sassy Snow".  I've stamped the image in Versafine Onyx Black and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I then watercolored the image with my Tombow Markers.  For the "snow layers" I tore some DP, ran it through my Xyron and then added some Martha Stewart Chunky Glitter. To separate the two layers of DP (in the background) I've added some Dark Pink Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is one of Corinna's dearest friends from the east-coast, Heather Sienkiewycz, an independent consultant with 31!

Heather will send one lucky random participant an Organizing Utility Tote! So perfect for any kind of crafting!

We'd love for you to participate with us this week!!! Don't forget that your creation must contain ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace, thread (basically anything that comes on a spool). ***

Edited to Add:  Corinna has created a new blog for the Ribbon Carousel in addition to the challenge blog!!! Head on over there and subscribe and receive a coupon code!!!

Got Wine?

Happy National Scrapbooking Day, Skipping Stones Design style!! We have put together a Blog Hop with our past and current FABULOUS designers.  I'm so honoured to be invited back as part of the SSD crew for this blog hop!!

If you just happened to stumble upon my blog today, you're  smack dab in the middle of this hop, start at the Skipping Stones Design Blog for the entire hop list.   If you just arrived from Sarah Martina Parker's blog, then you are right place!!

 

For my scrapbook page today (can I just say I am soooooo not a  scrapbooker so this was no easy feat...), I decided to use an old photo of my hubby and I taken the summer after we got engaged at the Childress Vineyards in North Carolina. I've used the SSD set called Margarita Birthday which appropriately had the wine glass (is it half empty or half full....) and stamped it down the side of the page with Close to Cocoa ink.  I then used various sentiments from the set above and below the photo. 

 

 

  Hop along and see all the fabulous Scrapbook pages made with Skipping Stones Design stamps!!! I promise you will like what you see!!!!

 

 

Keep hopping along, run off to Wendy's blog!!

Leave a comment on each blog (some are giving away prizes) and when you have finished, go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design and leave a comment, telling us what you thought of the hop. One lucky commenter will be chosen Wednesday, May 11th to win the Skipping Stones Design may release stamp set!!!

SSD65 A Little Latte

*** If you are looking for my TSG Blog Hop post, please scroll down just a smidge***

Wow has this month ever flown by!!! I've totally enjoyed my time playing this month with the Skipping Stones Design Stamp Tramps!!! Thanks ladies for having me back!!!  You've made this month a lot of fun.  What else has made it so fun?  The fab sketches by Lea Lawson.  I know I'll be using some of her sketches again, that's for sure.  For my card, I've decided to use my fave set called "Funny Coffee".  I don't pull it out enough but it's been a long time fave of mine.  The funny thing is.... I don't even really like coffee.  Crazy I know.... I decided to flip the sketch to get the look I was going for. (although now that I look at my card, I could have kept it right side up. Oh well).  I've stamped the coffee cup from this set with Versafine Onyx Black and then used clear embossing powder.  I then stamped the cup again on DP, so that I could get the blue striped band.  Each layer of DP (Bo Bunny, Deja Views and unknown) has been dry embossed with my Cuttlebug embossing folders.  The main image (coffee cup) and the sentiment have both been popped up for a bit of extra dimension. 

We'd love you to play along with the sketch!! If you play along, make sure to link it up at the SSD blog or using the keywords SSD65 in any online gallery.

Once again, Thank you to Heather and the ladies at Skipping Stones Design for having me back!!!

SSD64 Thank you

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Pumpkin Seed Sentiments! If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Kandi's blog.

 

As soon as I saw this week's sketch I knew I wanted to keep my card simple.  I've stamped the patterned image in Pink Pirouette onto Pink Pirouette cardstock and then made a small banner and stamped Thank You in Early Espresso.  The flower is from an old SU mini (if you can believe it, this is the first time I've used one of them).  I love the simplicity of the card as it shows off the beauty of this new set. 

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Lea Lawson. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. A free stamp set is up for grabs to a lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge! *** Just to let you know - Heather sent me an extra set this month for blog candy so on my blog, I have Bras Vol. 2 up for grabs (I'll be picking the winner next week from everyone who comments on this post).

The next stop on the blog hop is Tammie. Check out the fabulous eye candy she has for you!!

Thanks for dropping by :-)

SSD63 Butterfly Wishes

Hey there everyone!!!  I'm back for week 2 as one of this month's guest designers at Skipping Stones Design.  Lea Lawson has come up with some great sketches for this month and this one allowed me to pull out an older set called "Dandelion Dreams".  I drew my inspiration for this card from the Marjolaine line of Basic Grey.  I love how well it works with the stamp set. I stamped a portion of two of the images in Versamark and then Old Olive ink and then embossed them with clear embossing powder. I then sponged Soft Sky around the edges of the Nestabilities to highlight it a bit.  I'm so glad I had this handy dandy butterfly punch from Martha Stewart. I've pulled it out for so many cards and it always adds that little bit of dimension.  It's a simple card yet I feel like it packs a punch. 

Make sure you check out what the Design Team has for you today. I'm sure it's fabulous eye candy!!

SSD62 A little butterfly

Hey there everyone!!! Now you're probably wondering why I'm posting with the Stamp Tramps of Skipping Stones Design.... well I've come back to the team as a Guest Designer for the month of February!!! I'm excited to be playing with Skipping Stones Design stamps again.  How I've missed playing with them. 

This month, Lea Lawson has come up with some amazing sketches and this one is no exception. I love it!!! And guess who the other Guest designer this month is!! Julie Masse!!! I absolutely love her work so I'm excited to be sharing this exciting adventure with her. 

I bought this set "Always Here" a few months ago and thought that it would be perfect for this week's sketch.  I stamped the image in Versafine Onyx Black and then embossed with clear embossing powder.  Then I watercolored the butterfly with my Tombow Markers. I found the pinks I chose to be a bit too bright so I toned it down a bit by adding some brown.  I then cut out the image and popped it up on the nestie that has been sponged with Pink Pirouette Ink.  

Hope you like it!!! Check back again next Tuesday for next week's sketch.   

Martini Time!!

WOW!!! I can't believe it's now 2011!!! So much happened in 2010 - both good and bad so it's nice to have it behind us.  I feel like my stamping has grown leaps and bounds in 2010 and I can't wait for new adventures and opportunities.  In 2010, I had the honor to serve on a few design teams - Skipping Stones Design as well as Clear Dollar Stamps in which my terms have ended for both. I was Mercy's Guest Muse in August and this was such an honor as well. In September, I became a Junior Trendsetter at There She Goes and then Mid November I was invited to be part of Lori Boyd's By Lori Designs DT.  I'm truly blessed to be part of such an amazing stamping community. I have made so many amazing friends over the last year and for that I am truly grateful!!!  You know who you are and I love you all!!!

My Favorite Things knew how to make my year end just right!!! Check out the post here.

In honour of a new year starting, I decided to make a card using Mercy's last sketch challenge. I'm so sad that I won't have Mercy's inspirations on Tuesdays anymore but I understand the time to move on. 

Now who wouldn't love a little Martini time to bring in the New Year right?  LOL.  I've used the MFT Flapper Doodle set called "Cheers to a New Year" as part of this week's MFT challenge at SCS which is to create a card with a party theme. I\ve watercolored the image with my Tombow Markers and kept the card relatively simple.  I also made this card for this week's challenge of "Celebrating" over at Crazy4Challenges. Who doesn't love the idea of celebrating the new year?  Celebrating friends with drinks?  Martinis anyone???  

Happy New Years everyone!!!!!!!

Card Patterns 93 Hugs anyone?

Hug me!!!  I swear that's what this snowman is trying to tell us...  hehehe... I made this card for this week's Card Patterns Sketch and I have to admit I love how it turned out. I know, I know... You're sick of the Echo Park DP aren't you?  I've used it on so many cards but it's my all time favorite Christmas DP so you'll be seeing it again... Sorry!!!  One of the things I like about it is that it is so versatile and the colors are great for a non-traditional girl like me.  I rarely make Christmas cards that are red and green but instead use fun colors.  You'd understand if you saw my Christmas Tree (It's white and reminds me of the Charlie Brown Tree) with bright ornaments (hot pink, lime green, purple and turquiose blue).  The snowman is from the Skipping Stones Design set called Sassy Snow.  It's such a fun set and I've been able to use it a few times already. I pulled out my Tombow markers for this cutie pie of a snowman. Hope you like it!!!!

SSSC93 Now listen to this...

LOL... I love how this cute little snow girl has her hands on her hips. Do snow girls have hips?  Hehehe.. Well this girl sure does.  It seems like an appropriate card considering we are getting our first snow as I write this post.  I made sure I knew where my scraper for my car is,  got my winter boots out, bought a new toque (wool hat - I remember when I lived in North Carolina and everyone called toques- toboggans...), bought some new long sleeve shirts (who doesn't love a bit of retail therapy right?). Now I just have to find a pair of gloves and a new scarf to match my new toques. 

Oh right... you're here for my card aren't you?  Just got a little side tracked with the snow falling.  I've used a new release from Skipping Stones Design called "Sassy Snow" and the sentiments from it are hilarious. My favorite one is the one that says "Does this snow make my butt look big?"  LOL.  I kept a sentiment off this card because it was one of the cards I made for someone who asked me to make 20 Christmas cards for them to send out.  Because I didn't know the recipient, I thought it was better not to put the sentiment on.  The layout I've used is from Karen Giron's Sweet Sketch Sunday from this week.  I'm getting it in just under the wire.  Can I just say I'm really enjoying the Snow Days Crate Paper DP?  Loving it!!! 

Well I'm off to Starbucks with my mom for our Saturday ritual and having a bit of girl time!! See you tomorrow.

Blogs for Boobies Bidding ends today!!!

Hi ladies!!! Do you remember this card from last week?  I participated in the Skipping Stones Design's "Blogs for Boobies" Bounce to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  Today is the last day to bid on everyone's cards including mine (bidding ends at 8 PM MST).  My card currently has a bid of $6.  Can we get it any higher? 

For a list of all of the participants, go the Skipping Stones Design post  so that you can see what wonderful eye candy all of the ladies have come up with.  There are some absolutely amazing cards from some of the most amazing people!!!

Thank you so much for making this fundraising effort a huge success!!!

Blogs for Boobies Bounce

Hi there everyone!!! I'm back....  back for Boobies that is!!!  When I left Skipping Stones Design at the end of my term, I let Heather know that I definitely wanted to come back for this amazing "Blogs for Boobies Bounce"  which is intended to raise funds for the Susan G Komen Foundation with the thought that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  We've decided to start ahead of time so that the money can be donated in October.  If you just happened upon my blog by chance today, make sure you go back to the beginning at Heather's  Blog. You should have arrived from the absolutely amazingly talented Ashley Cannon Newell (who is also this month's sketch artist at Skipping Stones Design).

For my card today, I've used "Bras Vol. 1" which is such a fun set.  Heather has just released Bras Vol. 2 in support of this blog bounce. My image has been watercolored with my Tombow Markers.  As you can see, I really wanted to play with the Pink theme knowing that it is the color for Breast Cancer Awareness.  I'm lucky that I have been fortunate enough to not have any family members with Breast Cancer but I know how important research for it is.  In some way, each one of us knows someone who has been diagnosed with Cancer at some point and I'm sure we've all lost a loved one to the disease. Just this year, my Father-in-law died of Pancreatic Cancer which has affected my husband in ways I never imagined. 

There are three ways you can help support this amazing cause along with the rest of the amazing ladies who are participating in the Bounce both today and tomorrow.  Each card that is posted either today or tomorrow will be up for auction on each individual's blog.  It's an allstar line up of ladies (I'm sure I'll be bidding on a few cards myself).

1 - Go shopping! For every stamp set that you purchase during Sept 15th through the 23rd SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation. Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about. 

or

2-Bid! If you see a card or a project that you like bid on it in the comment section of the blog post. WE DO ASK THAT THE MINIMUM BID ON A CARD IS $5 AS THIS MONEY WILL BE GOING TO CHARITY. See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions. If you are the highest bidder September 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN the card/project that you bid on.

or

3 - Tell your friends about the "Blogs for Boobies Bounce"!!!!

"How to place a bid"

Step #1
Find the comment section of the blog that shows the "Blogs 4 boobies" card or project that you want to buy. *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific "blogs 4 boobies" post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid.

Step #2
Once you are in the "blogs 4 boobies" comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project.

Step #3
Next to your $ bid please type in your email address. During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid. Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.

Step #4
Watch and wait.

Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait. If someone out bids you then you may bid again. Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time September 23rd.

* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rd of September. If/when the blogger re-post their project then the bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section.
 
"What do I do once I place a bid"


Watch and Wait

The "Winner of the Auction" Will be the highest bid (that includes an email address) in the comment section of the MOST RECENT blogs 4 boobies post as of 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 23rd

Things to keep in mind:

Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published. So bid high. You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.
 

THE NEXT STOP ON THIS BOUNCE IS ANN KRANITZ. 

Thank you so much for bouncing by my blog today!!!! We hope you can help us raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer. 

MTSC87 Does my Butt look big?

WOW! I can't believe we are over half way through the month of August - where has this month gone?   It's Tuesday already - wowza! And we know what that means this month right??? It's Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge (MTSC87).  This sketch had me so inspired and I had a ton of fun making this card!!! I know that I'll be using this sketch again and again! Mercy always has amazing sketches that allow for CAS or nice and fancy. 

I made this card with a set from Skipping Stones Design called Sassy Snow.  It was a special offer a few months ago but I have a feeling you'll be able to find it once we start getting closer to Winter.  Now I have always loved snowmen so when I saw this set, I knew I wanted to play with it again.  This snow"woman" is just too funny?  How many of us ladies stand with our hands on our hips and ask our hubbies if we look big in what we're wearing right?  And thankfully, we have smart husbands who know what the right answer is!!! The clear dew drops are meant to be part of the "thought bubble" extending out to the sentiment. The main image has been watercolored with my Tombow Markers - if you haven't tried them you really should. I know that Copics are all the rage but Tombows are so much fun.  How many of us have a stash of DP that we don't want to dig into and we just hoard?  I've been hoarding this My Mind's Eye DP since it came out (I looked on the back of it today and realized it's from 2008).  I absolutely love the colors in the DP because I'm a non traditional girl when it comes to Christmas colors.  You won't see me with much red and green but instead fun colors. Each layer of DP has been run through my Cuttlebug with different folders for a bit of texture and the edges have been sponged with Soft Sky. 

Mercy and her Muses have great eye candy for you today so check them out. 

Mercy Kerin (our awesome leader)
Cindy Haffner
Crystal Birr
Jackie Pedro
Jessica Diedrich
Julie Lacey
Pam Speidel
Pam Varnell

3 Christmas cards down... and many more to go!

SSD035 Sweet Birthday

Hey there everyone!!! This is going to be a long blog post but definitely worth it. What's better than new stamps and a sale?

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design’s DT Blog Hop to celebrate the release of two new stamp sets, ""Friendly Fruit" and "Timeless Textures" (see pics below). If you just happened upon my blog today, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived from Chelsea's blog.

If there is a break in the hop, go back to Skipping Stones Design to see the master list. Just to let you know, I'm the last on the hop today but I hope you enjoyed seeing all the amazing eye candy from our DT and our Guest designers.

Now, you're probably thinking... my card doesn't look like it's used the new sets and you'd be right...  Sometimes getting things from the US to Canada takes a little bit of time (it ranges from under a week to more than two weeks to get things) and my new sets are somewhere between South Dakota and BC.  Maybe the Customs agents are stampers? What do you think?  I bet they're having a stamp party with my new sets!!!

For my card, I've used today's sketch which you can find on the SSD blog.  I wanted to play with one of my sets I have that had yet to see ink called Buns n Crunches.  I thought about the fact that there is a chocolate chip cookie in the set and the sketch had a circle shape as the main part so why not make a chocolate chip cookie?  I've used some of my Circle shaped Nestabilities and then used my Scallop Circle Punch to create the part of the cookie that looks like someone has taken a bite into it.  All layers have been sponged with matching inks to the cardstock. I used some Cocoa colored half back pearls as my chocolate chips.  This card was a fun one to make!! And almost looks good enough to eat right?

Aren't these new releases great? I can't wait for mine to arrive as I have ideas floating around in my head for cards to make.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another great creation from Kim Kesti. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch. Just remember to use the keywords SSD035 if you are uploading to any online galleries or link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. We'll be looking soon for Guest Designers and a DT calll soon will be going out so you never know....

Did I mention a sale? Why yes I did!!! Heather has PMS.... Hehehe... Actually she's having a PMS Sale! The more stamps you buy, the bigger the discount.

P.M.S.~ in this case~suffering from the NEED to Purchase More Stamps!

Here is how it works:
Buy 1 stamp set save 5%, Coupon code: PMS1
Buy 2 stamp sets & save 10%, Coupon code: PMS2
Buy 3 stamp sets & save 20% (total savings $8.70) Coupon code: PMS3
Buy 4 stamp sets & save 25% Coupon Code: PMS4 for a total savings of $14.49 ~that's like getting one FREE
Buy 5 stamp sets & save 30%, Coupon Code: PMS5 for a total savings of $22.10 ~that is like getting 1 FREE and another one half off!!!

What to do: Put the stamps into your shopping cart as normal. When you are checking out there will be a box where you can type in a coupon/discount code. This is where you type the letters PMS and the number of stamp sets you purchase. For example if you are buying three stamp sets type in PMS3 into the box.

*This sale will last until Monday August 2nd at midnight

On a personal note, this will be my last post as a member of the Skipping Stones Design "Stamp Tramps". I've loved being a part of this DT and will treasure the friendships I've made with the girls and the opportunities I've had to work alongside some of my stamping idols who have been Guest Sketch Artists and Guest Designers.  I love the stamping community - there are so many of us and it's amazing how many friendships can be formed through the use of technology. To my fellow Stamp Tramps:  I'll be gone from the DT but I'll be back to participate in blog hops in the future. It's been a blast with all of you!! I'm going to miss you all!! But don't worry... I'll stalk your blogs to see all of your amazing creations!!

SSD034 You're a cupcake cutie!!!

Hey there Cupcake Cuties!!  It's Tuesday so you know what that means... It's Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday and Kim Kesti has wowed us again with another great sketch!!! I'm loving the sketches this month and many of them, I'll be using again!! They're amazing. Thanks Kim for such greatness!!!! 

For my card, I've used the set called Cupcake Cutie. This set is cute and allows for a variety of cupcakes and the sentiments are fun too.  I love how well the Nook and Pantry Basic Grey DP goes with this set.  It definitely enabled me to keep my card simple and let the cupcake speak for itself.  The base of the cupcake was stamped with Versamark and then Close to Cocoa and embossed with clear detail embossing powder.  For the top of the cupcake, I stamped with Versamark and Regal Rose and then cut it out.  I added a button at the top to resemble a "cherry". I know what you're saying... that cherry isn't red... and you'd be right! Can I just say I'm glad to see Wild Wasabi back in the SU line up? Can you believe I still had a completely un-opened pack of it!!!

Our Guest Designers, Dina Kowal and Heidi Van Laar have some great eye candy for you as well as the rest of the DT. Make sure you check it all out.

If you create a card using this week's sketch, make sure you link it to our blog as Heather has goodies for the winner each week!!!

SSD032 I thought of you and smiled

Hey there everyone!!! It's the first Tuesday of the month so we all know what that means!!! It's Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday and we have a new sketch artist and guest designer.  We have the amazing Kim Kesti of Papercrafts with us this month as our Sketch Artist and Dina Kowal as our Guest Designer. How amazing!!!!

Kim created a great sketch for us to use this week and I hadn't used the set Whispering Wings yet so I decided to pull it out.  I've stamped the image in Memento Rose Bud on circles a total of 4 times and in the center of each of the hearts I've placed a matching rhinestone.  I love this DP and I've had it so long and I've never used it but thought it worked perfectly with the colors I've chosen today.  Hope you like it! 

We'd love for you to play along with us.  If you are posting it to an online gallery remember to use the keywords ssd032.  Check back next week for another great sketch.

BLOG CANDY WINNER: I put all of the entrants (minus the DT members comments) and then put them in a bag and out came Camishel's name.  Please email me with your address so I can get your Bras Vol#1 set to you.

Camishel said...


That card is very Cullenish..hehe! Love it!!

SSD031 I want to be a Cullen

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design’s Blog DT Blog Hop to celebrate the release of two new stamp sets, "Fangs or Fur" and Chocolate Vol. 2. This is our "sweetest" release yet, whether you're a Twilight fan or a chocolate lover, we have something for you!! If you just happened upon my blog today, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived from Chelsea's blog.


I have to admit something...  I am not a Twihard... I haven't read a single Twilight book yet... I haven't seen any of the movies.... but from what I understand the ladies love these guys!!!  I may just have to get the books over the summer to see what the hype is all about.... Might I become a Twihard - you never know...

What I do know is that the DT has been swooning over this set for a couple of months now so of course in honor of Eclipse coming out Wednesday, I had to use this set.  Love the image and the sentiments are just too good.  I decided not to color the image because I wanted a crisp clean look to the card and let the red pop.  What do you think?  I'm just happy I know what some of the book covers look like so I figured this was a safe color combo. 

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another great creation from Teri Anderson. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch. Just remember to use the keywords SSD031 if you are uploading to any online galleries or link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. We'll be looking soon for Guest Designers so you never know....

Make sure you leave a comment as there will be blog candy up for grabs!!! I have "Bras Vol. 1" in my stash to be given away!!!

Just thought I'd let you know that I'm the end of the blog hop, so head over to Skipping Stones and get your "fangs" on! Did you see some of the Twihards cards?? Did you notice who joined us for this exciting blog hop??? Jodi Collins!!!! OMG!!!! Now if that isn't stamping royalty I don't know what is.  I love her cards, her blog, her style, it's fantastic!!! I've been talking with Jodi the last couple of days through email and she's convinced me I need to read the books...  Twilight here I come!!!

Want a peek at some great pecs??? Skipping Stones Sneak Peeks

Check it out!!! Skipping Stones Design has come out with two great sets....Who doesn't love a bit of Chocolate??? Or those fabulous pecs on Jacob!!! YUMMY...  But they aren't officially on sale until next week... Want to know how you can get them this week?

Buy 3 sets and get your PREORDER FREE!

That's right get it BEFORE you can buy it!!!! Here is how it works: Purchase ANY three stamp sets available now at Skipping Stones Design. When you are checking out there will be an option to leave a note to the seller. Please leave  a note saying whether you'd like Fangs and Fur OR Chocolate #2 FREE. The Pre order stamps are shipping right now~ONLY with this promotion. I am sorry but you can not buy the single sets until June 29th.
 
Check out what the team has come up with these great sets!! Mine haven't arrived yet but be sure to check out my blog next week where we'll be having a blog hop celebrating this release.  (no card from me today... the last week has been a crazy one and I didn't have a chance to get anything made for today). 
 

SSD029 Aloha... Wish you were here....

Aloha.... Wish you were here!!! Me too actually!!!! It's Tuesday so you know what that means... It's Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday and Teri Anderson came up with an amazing sketch this week. It was a challenge though that's for sure.  I wanted to have a bit of fun with my card and our weather has been weird this spring... I know I live on the Wet Coast but come on.... We'd like a little sunshine now and then!  It's a day of sun, a day of rain or we get 10 minutes of sun and 20 minutes of rain and it flips back and forth - kinda like a game of tennis!!!

As soon as I saw this week's sketch I had an idea that I wanted to make a sun out of DP as my backdrop and the blue DP represents the sky.  Nothing too exciting about the sun... just cut a square and then placed a pail (I couldn't find my circle cutters - gee... Is that a sign I need to clean my craft desk???) and cut out the circle. For the sun rays I simply cut squares and then cut them in half and placed them in behind.  I tore up some sandpaper to make the frame which is part of the sketch.  I've watercolored the tree from the set Tropical Birthday with my Tombow Markers and then cut it out and popped it up.  This card was a lot of fun to make.  I like a challenge and that's what Teri gave us this week.

If you like the sketch and want to play, make sure to link it up at Skipping Stones Design or if you place it in an online gallery, use the keywords SSD029.

Thanks and have a wonderful day!!!