Sending Summer Smiles

I made this card for the Sketch Challenge on SCS. This card took me forever! How come the simpler the sketch the longer it takes? The paper I used is PTI Polka Dot Parade, Summer Sunrise and Lemon Tart. The ribbon is also PTI Summer Sunrise. The butterflies are Martha Stewart Punches. I also added some lace and Flourishes. The sentiment is from Impression Obsession. Thanks for looking!

Fore You

How cute is this little guy all dressed up in his argyle sweater and golf pants! This is one of the new Stamps just released at Storage Units, Ink & More. There are eighteen fun golf images in this set. All the paper on this card is from Stampin' Up. The big golf ball is cut with a circle Nestie and then put through the cuddlebug. The image is colord with Copic markers. Thanks for taking a peek!

Treehouse Stamps

I am honored and delighted to be a guest designer for Treehouse Stamps. Pop in to the store there is a wonderful Summer Sale going on!

What A Hoot Suink Blog Hop

Welcome to SUINK's first Blog Hop! Five new stamp sets are being released and you will have a chance to win ALL FIVE SETS. The SUINK Design Team will be showing off the new sets with peeks along the hop. The Hop begins at 9:30 am EST.

The first Blog Hop stop is Laura's Blog

To qualify to win, you will need to post a comment on each design team member's blog as you hop around. The last stop on the BLOG HOP will be the Storage Units, Ink & More Blog. Once there, you will need to leave a comment telling us what stamp set you like the best from the new release. A winner will be chosen on June 2nd, so you will need to have your comments posted by Midnight EST on June 1st.

The next stop after my blog is Janna's Blog

This adorable owl is from the new set called You're A Hoot. He or she is colored with copics. The paper is DCWV The Green Stack, Bazzill Orange and Core'dinations Brown. The accessories are Bo Bunny Ribbon, Quickutz Flourish Die, SU Felt Flowers, and Nesties.

Love

I made this card for the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS. This week the honor went to Rox71, you all know Rox, she is the sketch challenge hostess! I chose to case her Wedding Day Card. The paper I used is from The Paper Company called Gold Swirl On Ivory and Making Memories Black Tie. The only embellishment I used was May Arts Silk Ribbon. Thanks for taking a peek!

Flower Bouquet

I made this card for the Sketch Challenge on SCS. The image is Called Flower Bouquet by Me and Carrie Lou. The paper is Prima Nursery Tales. I used Copics to color the image and added Martha Stewart Butterflies. the Ribbon is PTI. Thanks for taking a peek!

SUink Blog Hop

On Monday, June 1st, SUINK will be having a BLOG HOP to kick off their June release. Five new stamp sets are being released and you will have a chance to win ALL FIVE SETS. The SUINK Design Team will be showing off the new sets with peeks along the hop.

To qualify to win, you will need to post a comment on each design team member's blog as you hop around. The last stop on the BLOG HOP will be the Storage Units, Ink & More Blog. Once there, you will need to leave a comment telling us what stamp set you like the best from the new release. A winner will be chosen on June 2nd, so you will need to have your comments posted by Midnight EST on June 1st.

Hinged Happy Birthday

I made this card for the Technique Challenge on SCS. the challenge was to make a hinged card. I usually do not do this challenge but I thought it would be fun to give it a try. Well, I did it wrong, but I had fun making the card! The paper is Basic Grey Lime Ricky and is available at i {heart} papers. The Happy Birthday sentiment is an old stamp and I do not know the name. I also used Martha Stewarts balloon and border punches! Thanks for taking a peek!

Stamping Out Alzheimer's

Kate at i {heart} papers is hosting a challenge on the Stampin' Out Alzheimers forum, and we would love for you to join us. Go there to join and make your $5 donation to get in on all the fun! You can also donate by using the widget in the sidebar of my blog.

"Stamping Out Alzheimer's" is an amazing event that you won't want to miss! A $5 donation you will give you access to exclusive challenges and fun prizes from numerous companies. Jen Tapler and Susanna Boyd have been hard at work organizing this fast-paced, fun-filled week with amazing giveaways and a chance to reach out and make a difference for a very worthwhile cause. At the end of this event, 100% of the funds raised will be donated directly to the Alzheimer's Association to help with their efforts to provide and enhance care and support for all those affected by this heartbreaking disease. Over 40 generous sponsors are participating, so there will be plenty of fun (and prizes!!!!) to go around.

Kate’s challenge is to use Flower Soft, or another medium (flock, glitter, etc.) to texturize a flower, which will be the focal point for your card.

If you'd like to play along, first make your $5 donation and then upload your masterpiece to your photos in the SOA site and tag it with IHPSOA, so we can find it and add it our Challenge album. This will also enter you into the drawing for the Challenge prize that i {heart} papers is donating: a Flower Soft assortment of goodies valued at over $30! Everyone who enters the challenge is eligible - the winner will be chosen at random.

Additionally, all SOA participants are invited to use an exclusive 10% off coupon through May 31 (see ad for code) in our store off all items, including new and on sale items. And, as always, free US shipping on orders $40 and over!

Now for my card! I used Basic Grey Wisteria Paper and added lots and lots of flower soft! The ribbon is May Arts Silk, and the sentiment is from Flower Soft. All of these items are available at I {heart} papers!

Flower Bear

I made this card for the Inspiration Challenge on SCS. The inspiration site was The Little Odd Forest, and just like the name it was a little odd, but it was also a great inspiration site! My cute little bear is from the Stamp Pad Company and he is colored with Copics. The paper is Bo Bunny Mango Luau Coconut, love this paper! Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies
Stamp the Stamp pad Co Flower Bear
Paper Bo Bunny mango Luau coconut, PTI Vintage Cream, Bazzill Orange
Accessories Copics, Nesties, Bo Bunny Flower, Clip, Papyrus Ribbon, Rhinestones