Apples for the CCEE Stampers

Lois is the CCEE Stampers hostess for this month.  This week she has challenged us to use APPLES in some way on our cards.  I have been trying, as much as possible, to use my challenge team projects to get cards done that I will actually need in the near future, so this week I went with a b'day card for a young man who will be turning 6 in January (I sincerely hope I got the age right...lol!!).  I went with a kind of school theme as he entered full day kindergarten this year......oh to be so young and innocent again.  Anyhoooooo.....the only stamping involved was the sentiment.  All the others are dps.

Be sure to visit the CCEE Stampers Blog if you are in the mood for apples.  With the air getting a bit crisp around here, it seems the time for some warm baked apple confection......hmmmmm.....guess I should think about baking something????

The CCEEer's Enjoy a Picnic

This is Shirley's last week as our hostess.  She has finished off the month by challenging the CCEE Stampers to create a card/project with the theme 'PICNIC'.  I knew right away I was going to use this digi image from Bugaboo Stamps.  I have had it printed up for ages and this was the perfect challenge as his big juicy hamburger says PICNIC to me.

I used a Memory Box tree die for my tree.  I die cut it on white and colored it with my Copics.  I then used pieces of green designer paper for my ground.  The sentiment is by SU.  I will be using this for a young boy's b'day later in the year, so the inside says "Have a delicious birthday!"  Love it when I can use a challenge to get a needed card done.

Be sure to stop by the CCEE Stamper's Blog this week to be inspired to create a picnic themed card OR to have a picnic of your own.

The CCEE'ers Go Fishing

Shirley aka Shirt is our hostess for the CCEE Stamper's Challenge this month.  She gave us the theme of fishing for this week's challenge.  I automatically went and grabbed this silhouetted fishing scene which I LOVE and haven't used in a while.  I have other fishing related stamps, but this is the one that I gravitate to each time.  I really should know the company that make this fav stamp, but I have forgotten.  If you want to know leave the question in a comment and I will get back to you.  The sentiment is from an MFT set.  The sketch is Wednesday's Sketch Challenge from SCS......which is the reason I am posting this a few hours early...as I am going to also upload it there.  (Sorry, my CCEE friends.....it was a way to do two challenges for today).

Now...be sure to visit the CCEE Stampers Blog.  You are sure to be inspired to go fishing and relax.

Totally Stampalicious NEW Release and Blog Hop

Welcome to the January NEW RELEASE and BLOG HOP!!

This is the 7th Stop of your amazing journey!!

We have FOUR new stamp sets from our fabulous Bugaboo line by artist

Jodie Mackrell!!

Card made using new set called Balloon Critters.

As always we're going to give away some prizes to a few of our lucky hoppers...wanna see what YOU could WIN just by commenting on everyone's Blog?!!!

1st Prize - ALL FOUR NEW SETS

2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certificate

3rd Prize - $5 Gift Certificate

ALL FOUR NEW SETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW AT

TOTALLY STAMPALICIOUS!

Card made using set called Super Dottie.

Oh but wait...it get's even better...

ALL STAMPS are on SALE for only

$5.00

We are having a HUGE Inventory Blow Out sale and will be retiring MANY of our sets so get 'em while you can!

Card made using the set called Johnny Guitar.

Now it's time to hop on over to  Becky's Blog.

Here is the entire line-up just in case you get lost along the way!

Totally Stampalicious
Laurie

Angel
Leanne

Lori

Kendra
Joanne
Becky
Joycelyn

Sue

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Totally Stampalcious Monday PLUS other news

Happy New Year.....AND, welcome to another year of Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenges....plus a sale.....plus an upcoming release......what an exciting time!!!!!

First......our challenge this week was to use buttons and bows....at least one of each.  On this card, using the set called Mons-teriffic, I used three buttons and one bow.  We hope you will join us for this challenge.  To get motivated you will want to see the fabulous creations of the rest of the team at the TS Blog.

Second..... Totally Stampalicious is having a HUGE inventory blowout and will be retiring MANY of their stamps starting today. ALL STAMPS will be $5! Get ‘em before they are gone for good!

Third......Be sure to stop by Thursday night for the start of our new release and blog hop.  As always, prized will be involved!!  It starts at 9 PM on Thursday, so don't forget!!!

Totally Stampalicious Thanks

The challenge for the Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge this week was inspired by Canada's Thanksgiving celebration.  We were to make a Thanksgiving card OR a card of thanks.  Since I have my Thanksgiving stash for this year done, I decided to make a thank you card.  I used The Balloon Kidz set for both my image and sentiment.

Now be sure to check out the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the fabulous creations of the rest of the team.

The Crazies 'Leave' It.......

Andrea gave the Crazy4Challenges a seasonal challenge this week.  She asked us to use leaves on our card/project.  Well......I really have plenty of Autumn/Thanksgiving cards made, so I went with a black and white card, using an unmounted stamp of leaves as a background panel.  The main image and sentiment are by Technique Tuesday.  I did add a bit of piercing to this CAS card.

The Crazies Blog is the place to stop in to see the 'LEAVES'.  You will be inspired, I am sure!!!!

Happy B'day, Girlz....from Totally Stamaplicious

The title says it all!!!  The Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge this week was to make a b'day card for a girl.  I went with one of the newly released sets, called Balloon Kidz Girl.  The sentiment is from an older TS set.

Hope you will stop in to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to check out the b'day greetings created by the rest of this fabulous and friendly DT.

A Very Exciting Blog Hop and Release Today!!!

 

The Totally Stampalicious Design Team is so very excited to be joining in this combined blog hop/new release event with the Ribbon Carousel Crewmates.

 

 

Card made using set called STELLA WAITRESS.

Ribbon by Ribbon Carousel

 

 

The Totally Stampalicious Design Team will be sharing cards made with the 4 new sets being released today.  They will also be featuring some of the ribbons and twine available at Ribbon Carousel.  You will find ribbon on each of my cards, used in different ways.

 

Card made using the set called BALLOON KIDZ GIRL.

Ribbon by Ribbon Carousel

 

Now, lets talk prizes!

The Ribbon Carousel will be giving away a $20 gift certificate to the Ribbon Carousel Store and Totally Stampalicious will be giving away their 4 newly released September stamp sets! 

 

Card made using set called Johnny Skateboard.

Ribbon by Ribbon Carousel

 

Enjoy the hop and be sure to leave some blog love along your way to be eligible for the prizes! Winners will be announced Saturday night at 8:00 PM EST. 

 

Card made using the set called BALLOON  KIDZ BOY.

Ribbon by Ribbon Carousel

 



The Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge this week is an easy one.  We were to use ribbon/bow.  This challenge is also a preview of our upcoming blog hop and release.  This month's release will break with tradition and be on WEDNESDAY.  There is a reason for this change.  The Totally Stampalicious Team will be joining the team from Ribbon Carousel to have a really exciting blog hop for YOU!!!  Be sure to check it out!!  Remember...it will be on WEDNESDAY, the 12th!!!

Now be sure to visit the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the creative use of ribbons and bows!!!!

Anything Goes with the Totally Stampalicious Team

Welcome to another Totally Stampalicious Monday!!!!  As the title said, this week's challenge was wide open......Anything Goes!!!!  I used  the Football Brat set.  He just makes me happy!!! Such a cutie he is!!!!

Be srue to stop in at the Totally Stampalcious Team Blog to check out the fabulous creations by the rest of the team members AND to see how you too can play right along with us!

Crazy4Challenges

Welcome to the Crazy4Challenges challenge!!  Kelli Jo is our hostess, and Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps is our sponsor this week.  I was lucky enough to receive this stinkin' cute digi image from KK to play with for this week's challenge.  I must apologize for not having the stamp's name, but I accidentally tossed out the paper with the name.  However, I am sure that when this posts, the stamp is probably featured on the Kraftin' Kimmie site as it is a new release.

Our challenge this week was to use real or faux stitching on our card/project.  I went for the faux!!!

Now....head on over to the Crazies Blog to check out the fabulous creations of the rest of the team, many of whom will be using KK images this week.

Bugaboo Chirstmas in July Blog Hop

If you are looking for today's Crazy4Challenges card, click HERE

(after checking out this blog hop, of course)!!!

Welcome to

 Bugaboo's

 Christmas in July Blog Hop!!!

I am so pleased to be joining in with Bugaboo's Christmas in July Blog Hop..  I hope you enjoy the journey!!  I KNOW therre will be inspiration and humor along the way, as well as there being lots of wonderful stamps for you to peruse.  Have fun!!!

You should have arrived here from Lola Cordova's Blog

If you happen to get lost along the way, you can head on over to the Catch the Bug Blog for a complete map of the Hop!

For my card, I used this adorable digi image from Bugaboo called Poppi Xmas Candycane.  If you omment on this post,  YOU could WIN this image!!

Now, after leaving a comment on this blog, be sure to hop on over to Lori Padberg's Blog to see her clever and wonderful creation.

I wish you happy hopping and good luck!!I   Remember ....you have a cchance to win at each hop stop along the way.  Be sure to leave comments as they are your 'tickets' to possible winning!!!

Be sure to check out the Catch the Bug Blog for a week long Christmas Celebration of challenges and prizes!!  It'll be fun and you will have a stash for the holidays!!!

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The Crazies follow a Recipe

The Crazies this week went '3' Crazy.  We had to use 3 flowers, 3 designer papers, 3 buttons, and 3 pearls.  I used this sweet little ballerina from our sponsor Totally Stampalicious.  Isn't she just the sweetest!?!

Now be sure to check out the fabulous creations by the rest of the team at the Crazy4Challenges Blog.

Totally Stampalcious New Release and Blog Hop

If you are looking for today's CCEE Stampers Challenge card, please click here.  Please, however take a moment to check out our blog hop and new release.


Welcome to the 5th Stop of the Totally Stampalicious JUNE NEW RELEASE and BLOG HOP!

Card made using set called  Clyde Bug.

 We have FOUR BRAND NEW STAMP SETS from our fabulous Bugaboo line by artist Jodie Mackrell!!  The sets are AVAILABLE NOW at Totally Stampalicious!

Card made using set called Girlz Rock.

 As always we'll be giving away PRIZES as well to THREE lucky Hoppers!!!

 1st Prize - All 4 New Sets 
 2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certficate 
 3rd Prize - $5 Gift Certificate

 All you have to do is Hop along with us and leave your comments along the way and maybe YOU could be a WINNER!!!!

Card made using the set called  Sean Dog.

 So are you ready to see the latest and greatest?!!! You're not going to be able to resist these!!!

Card made using set called Stella Computer.

 Now it's time to hop on over to the wonderfully creative and friendly Stacy's Blog see what AWESOME-NESS she has for us!!

Here is the entire line-up in case there are any glitches along the way!!

Totally Stampalicious
Bonnie
Diane
Leanne

Joanne

Stacy

Angel

Kendra

Dawn

Lori
Jessie

Laurie

Becky

Joycelyn

Sue

Shaping Up with Totally Stampalicious

Are you ready for another Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge???  This week the challenge is to get 'shaped.'.....Well, actually it is to use any shape other than a normal A2 or square card.  I used my Spellbinder dies to create my card.  I used this sweet balleriina set from Totally Stampalicious' Bugaboo Line.  She makes me smile.  The card itself is pretty easy-peasy.

Now you need to get on over to the TS Blog to see the fab creations of the rest of the team AND to see how YOU can play along with us.  Remember we have more inspiration than ever as the DT has new and fabulous members.  Check them out at the blog.

Totally Stampalicious Release and Blog Hop

If you happen to be looking for today's CCEE Stampers post, please click HERE!

NOW.........on to the Blog Hop.........

Card using the set called Mildred Bingo.

Welcome to the 2nd Stop of the Totally Stampalicious MAY NEW RELEASE and BLOG HOP! We have FOUR BRAND NEW STAMP SETS from our fabulous Bugaboo line by artist Jodie Mackrell!!

The are AVAILABLE NOW at Totally Stampalicious!

Card made using set called Ballerina Brat.

 As always we'll be giving away PRIZES as well to THREE lucky Hoppers!!!

 1st Prize - All 4 New Sets 
2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certficate 
3rd Prize - $5 Gift Certificate

Card made using set called Gus Mantastic.

 All you have to do is hop along with us and leave your comments along the way and maybe YOU could be a WINNER!!!!

Card made using set called A+ Bears.

 Now it's time to hop on over to the fabulously creative Stacy's  Blog to see what AWESOME-NESS she has for us!!

Here is the entire line-up in case there are any glitches along the way!!

Totally Stampalicious

Joanne

Stacy

Angel

Kendra

Dawn

Lori

Jessie

Laurie

Becky

Joycelyn

Vicki

Sue

For the Guys

The Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge for this week was to make a masculine card.  Well, I am in need of some kid's cards, so I went with a masculine card for a young 'un.  I used one of the newly released sets from Totally Stampalicious in their Bugaboo line to create this card.

Now be sure to step on over to the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see the other fabulous masculine creations by the team AND to get the deets on how YOU can play right along with us.

Holiday Stash Grows

If you are looking for my Crazy4Challenges card, see post below or click HERE.

My stamping time has been somewhat limited lately, so whenever I have a spare moment, I try to add another holiday card to my holiday stash.  Today I have two cards to share.  The first was done with a sketch from My Time Made Easy, a challenge blog.  I also entered it into today's Inspiration Challenge on SCS.  It uses stamps by Stampscapes, Serendipity Stamps, and PSX.  The snowflake was made with a Spellbinder die.

This second card was made using a very old, retired SU set..  The sentiment comes from another SU set.  The snowflakes were from a Martha Stewart punch.  I had bought this set in my pre-Copics days and had never been happy with any coloring of any of the images.  Here I kept the coloring to a minimum and somewhat monochromatic, and I do like it.

Well, thanks for stopping by.  Hope you have a fabulous St. Pat's Day and a wonderful weekend.

Springing into Totally Stampalicious Monday + the Pups

I haven't shared a picture for a while, so here are the pups.  Angel, who is a little over a year old, is on the right.  Teddy, who should have been called FANGS, is on the left.  He just recently had a trim on his face, ears and paws so currently his eyes and facial features can be seen clearly.  He is such a cutie........and such a bundle of energy!!  Teddy has totally recovered from his recent surgery......being 'fixed' AND having an umbilical hernia taken care of.  For some reason, both of these cuties, rescued from Tennessee, came with umbilical hernias.  Oh well....all is fine now.......other than trying to get Teddy to relax and take life at a slower pace!!!!

Now onto the Card Challenge........

For the Totally Stampalicious Monday Challenge this week, we were asked to 'think spring'.  Well, this sweet little set (Ava Flowers)  from the TS Bugaboo Line came quickly to mind.  She is just the sweetest!!  My fav thing on this card is my ribbon embellishment, mainley because I have had the MFT button die and the Memory Box slide die for a while and just had never used them.  Today was the day, and I think it is just the sweetest embellie for this sweet scene.  What do you think?

Now be sure to head on over to the Totally Stampalicious Blog.  If you are ready for spring like I am, you will find some 'springy' inspiration from the rest of the fabulous DT.