A Mad Hatter of the Modern Type

This card was created for today's Teapot Tuesday Challenge on SCS.  As always, we have a 'theme/story' and a 'destination'.  The destination for our cards this week is a fellow SCS'er.  Joyce has been battling cancer for 13 years. On November 10th, Joyce had surgery that lasted an unbelievable 15 hours. Although this surgery was necessary to battle her cancer, the result of it has been life changing for Joyce. She has been left with side effects similar to those of a stroke including impaired speech and a diet of soft and pureed foods.   The Tea Party ladies are sending cards to Joyce to make her days a little brighter.  I chose this image by Totally Stampalicious as Joyce is a Red Hatter.  The sentiment is by Impression Obsession. 

If you ever have some spare time, you might want to join us at the Tea Party.  As a card maker, you will find great joy in brightening the day of people  you will never meet.  It gives your day a special glow to bring a bit of sunshine to someone else's day.

A Challenge and a Boxing Day Sale

Totally Stampalicious is having a Boxing Day Sale for ONE DAY ONLY!

They are offering

15% OFF EVERTHING IN THE STORE!

Simply use code

BOXINGDAY

in the coupon section at the checkout to receive your discount!

SHOP HERE NOW!
*****Sale ends 12:00 midnight (EST)*****

If you're in the mood to create, head on over to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to play along in the

RECYCLE IT Challenge!

You just never know when you could win a prize!

My recycling project was done with a fabulous box which came with some absolutely deeeee-lish chocolate-covered strawberries sent by a dear SCS friend. I am savoring the treats and decided to reuse the box.  Thought I might be able to actually fit some cupcakes in the box as a prize.

I used the digital version of Cupcake JJ as I needed her to fit to a specific size.

Now let's see what you can recycle and use in a new creation!!!!

Have a great day!!!

Faux and Fun

This card was done for this week's Totally Stampalicious Blog Challenge.  I used their recently released set called New Truck Gus.  He is quite the character (and probably just like someone you know.)

Be sure to go to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to check out the work of the Design Team, of which I am proud to be a Guest Designer for November and December.  Remember the goal this week is to use faux techniques:  faux ribbon, faux stitching, faux brads, faux buttons......faux whatever you want.  I created some faux brads by punching out smaller circles and 'building' them up with Diamond Glaze.

NOW....here are an assortment of cards I'd like to share with you......

.....from the Sketch Challenge at SCS

A late entry for last week's CAS Sketch Challenge on SCS.

Another holiday card.

All images on all of these cards (with the exception of the Totally Stampalicious card) are from SU.

Thanks for taking a moment to stop in and browse.  I know that your time is very valuable always, but especially during the holiday season.  If you left a comment, accept my sincere appreciation.

Have a great day,
joanne/jojot

CAS and Totally Stampalicious

Well...I had two issues with this one......

FIRST.....CAS cards are the hardest cards for me.....I really struggle, but I actually was pleased with this VERY simple card.  However....that takes me to issue number two......

SECOND.....I could NOT get a good picture of this card.  I tried all sorts of tricks, but this was the best I could manage.  So you are going to have to imagine that this card is CRISP WHITE and really does POP.

The one thing that I had NO ISSUES WITH were the stamps.  This set, ATTITUDE RUBY, makes me smile every time I use it.  AND......now that we are into cold weather, I totally live this sentiment!!!

Now please join us in making CAS cards.  Get the details on the challenge at the Totally Stampalicious Blog.  You will also be able to check out the creations of the DT there as well.

Gift Packages -- Totally Stampalicious

The challenge for the Totally Stampalicious Blog this week is to create some gift/treat packaging.  I used a tutorial on SCS to create a 2-5-7-10 box.  I tweaked it just a bit, but stayed true to most of the measurements and directions.  I used the stamp set from Totally Stampalicious called Let It Snow Stella.

I hope you will join us in creating some packaging for a gift or two or three for the holidays OR for any occasion for that matter.  Be sure to visit the TS Blog to get details on how you can play along with us.

A NOT-CHRISTMAS Holiday Card

I used this fun image from the Totally Stampalicious Cupcake JJ set to make my Valentine. Our original challenge was to make a holiday card but NOT a Christmas card, but because of the chaos of the season, it was changed to ANYTHING GOES.   My sentiment is computer generated when I was doing the original challenge.  There are actually a few fine and sassy sentiments that go with the set.  I used my Nestie Hearts and a MS border punch and small heart punch. Other than that, you can surely see what I did to create this one. JJ just cracks me up.

Now be sure to go to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the work of the fabulous design team. I am so thrilled to be playing with them as a Guest Designer for November and December. We would love for you to play along with us.
Totally Stampaliicious Blog Link

Black Friday Sale at Totally Stampalicious

Totally Stampalicious is putting two fab sets on sale for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only.  The price will be $9.95 AND will include the digis as well.  The two sets are Willameana and the Snowman. For this card I used the actually stamp of Willameana.  However, I must say that I LOVE having the digi stamps as well.  They are easy to resize and make fit wherever you want.

I sincerely hope that you all had a fabulous day yesterday and that you will take some time out today to visit the Totally Stampalicious store.  Not only to see these two sets that are on sale, but to see the fabulous stamps they have recently released.....such fun and sassy stamps.

Another Stampalicious Challenge

This week's Totally Stampalicious Challenge is to make a card/project with a hot beverage involved.  I used the digital image from Coffee Brawd with the image from Miserable Stella.  The rest is pretty easy to see.  I just love Stella....she just reminds me of so many people I have met and enjoyed!!!  Love the sense of humor connected to these images.  They make me smile and sometimes that is such a precious gift.

Now....head on over to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the caffeinated, de-caffeinated, hot cocoa, hot tea, and maybe even hot toddy creations of the rest of the team.  AND......we would LOVE for you to play along....and you COULD win a prize....OR you could get to be a Guest Designer like I am this month!!!

Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop --New Release

(If you are looking for my CCEE or Stampin B's cards they can be found by clicking  HERE.)



Welcome to the SECOND STOP of the Totally Stampalicious

 November Release Blog Hop!!  I am so excited to be playing along as their Guest Designer for November and December.

We have FOUR New Sets from the Bugaboo Line by the incredibly talented Jodie Mackerell!

All 4 fabulous new stamps sets are available NOW at

Totally Stampalicious!!

So are you ready to get HOPPIN'?

As always, we've got some great PRIZES to give away!

Be sure to leave comments on all the Design Team's posts and maybe YOU could be a winner of one of these

AWESOME PRIZES!!

1st Prize - All 4 New Stamp Sets

2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certificate

3rd, 4th and 5th Prizes - $5 Gift Certicate

Here's a peek at some creations I made using the new sets.  After looking at them, I know you will have a smile on your face 'cuz they are giggle producers!!!

This first card comes from the set called ATTITUDE RUBY.

This second card uses the new set CUPCAKE JJ.

This card uses the set called NEW TRUCK GUS . 

This card comes from the new set called MISERY STELLA.

This last card also uses the set called ATTITUDE RUBY.

Each of these sets have a variety of sentiments to be used with each image.

Now it's time to HOP on over to the very talented Cindy Haffner to see what FABULOUS creation(s) she has come up with for us!

I have also included the entire blog hop roll just in case you have gotten lost along the way.  BE SURE to visit each team member's blog and leave a comment so you will be eligible for the prizes. 

NOW GET HOPPING!!!!

Totally Stampalicious

Joanne Grzelak - The Inky Ocean Gazer

Cindy Haffner's Corner

Monique - For The Love of Paper

Lynnor - Just Add Glitter

Laurie - On the Bright Side

Becky - Stampin' For Fun

Patricia - Stamping With Kokirose

Joycelyn - Stamps 'n' Coffee

Vicki - Summerthyme Studio

Stacy - Twinshappy

Sue - Coffestamper (SCS Gallery)

Buttons and Snowflakes

I was able to combine my CCEE card and my Stampin B's card today...which was a FABULOUS thing as I have had a busy week.......and thanks to all of you who made my birthday special through cards, well wishes, surprises, and 'cheers'.  I am still celebrating!!!!

Cindy Haffner is our CCEE hostess and she challenged us to make a card using buttons.  All those black 'dots' are NOT brads, they are tiny buttons.

I was the hostess for the Stampin B's this week, and I challenged the team to think "Snowflakes, Snowflakes, Snowflakes".

My image and sassy sentiment come from a set by Totally Stampalicious (who, by the way, will be holding their new release blog tonight starting at 9 PM Eastern.)  Stella just totally cracks me up.  She is so irreverent and 'honest'.  Hope she brings a smile to you!!!

Now, take the time to visit each of the team blogs to see the fabulous creations full of buttons and snowflakes.  Here are the links to the blogs.  Links to the members individual blogs can be found in my sidebar to the left.

CCEE Blog
Stampin B's Blog

A Stylin' B'day Challenge

This is my first official post as the November Guest Design Team member for Totally Stampalicious.  It would be fabulous if you could play along with us!!!  For my card I used the set called Old Brawd.  She just gives me a giggle every time!!!!  And....just in case you were wondering, the inside sentiment is.........'on the internet'.......just cracks me up!!!!

The challenge this week is to use Paper Piecing.

Now be sure to go to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the work of the Design Team AND learn how you can also be a player in this challenge.



A Totally Stampalicious Day

I am so excited to have been chosen to be Totally Stampalicious's Guest Design Team Member along with Irene, who I was lucky enough to meet face to face this summer.  How cool is that!!!!

Today I have two cards to share with you.  They are for the challenge going on at the Totally Stampalicious Blog.  For the challenge you are to  use BLUE.  If you have Totally Stampalicious Stamps they would be thrilled to see you use them, but if not, they still want you to play along and link your card to the blog.  And...you might be enabled to get some stamps...cuz they are fabulous. 

Now...take a moment or two to check out Totally Stampalicious, and hopefully we will see your fab creations on the blog.