Memorial weekend Sale!

Happy Friday!
I wanted to let you know that Lindsey has a great Memorial Day weekend sale over at Jacksonbell Embellishments! **Starting Today (Friday May 23rd-Tuesday May 27th,) Promo Code JBE15 will get you 15% off your entire order! **

Have a great weekend!
Erin

Tuesday's Jacksonbelle Challenge

Hi!
Today is Tuesday's Jacksonbelle Challenge. The challenge was to use something you have not used before. I decided to use the clear Inkadinkado set I have not had the chance to ink up yet. I also used some Prima paper from the "Steel Toe Mary Jane's" collection. Let me tell you....the Prima collections are awesome!!! They come with beautiful paper AND a pack of Prima flowers and gorgeous ribbon! I am in love with the ribbon this pack came with. One of the packs I ordered comes with some felt flowers, too!
For this card, I stamped the butterly image in Cool Carribean on white. Then, I stamped the butterfly again on Carribean, Cameo Coral, and Chartreuse and popped them ontop of the original image. I used a strip of the lime green floral patterned paper from the Prima pack over a CC card that I stamped with polka dots. I added a simple sentiment with a pewter clip.
Check out the other DT members for more inspiration!
Lindsey
Maren
Kisa
Lynda
Elizebeth
Beth
Dee
Recipe: be back later tonight....
Have a great day!
Erin

Floral Birdie

I am in love with this bird! I think I must be the last person to get this set!! I finally succumbed!:)
I made this card for the challenge over at the Jacksonbelle Embellishment Forum. The challenge was to use Basic Grey paper, which is easy since it is all so beautiful!! My favorite right now is the Sultry line. I love the pinks and greens! I used the "rock and roll" technique on the bird to get some depth. I used Pretty In Pink and then "rolled" Purely Pomegrenate around the edges. I added a Prima flower, some Pomegrante stitched ribbon, and some brass brads.

Check out the other DT members challenge cards!
Lindsey
Lynda
Kisa
Maren
Lila
Elizebeth
Amber
Recipe:
Stamps: Always (SU), Small Sayings (SU)
Paper: Sultry (Basic Grey) and Spring Moss (PT)
Ink: Pretty In Pink , Purely Pomegrante, and Spring Moss (PT)
Acc: Brass Brads, (SU), Stitched ribbon (SU), Prima flower (JBE), window punch (SU)
Technique: rock and roll

Have a great day!!
Erin

Good morning! I am so excited to participate in my first challenge with the girls from Jacksonbelle's design team! The challenge was to use pink, green, and grey. Pink and green are easy for me....they are my favorite colors! I usually love grey also, but I had such a hard time last night. I tried to add grey in every which way and it was just NOT working. So, I figured I would go with what I liked.



This cupcake set is so cute and easy to use. This is an Inkadinkado (I love saying that!) clear set. I hear that Lindsey will have a bunch of new Inka stamps soon....so check back!
I wanted something festive and fun...I really wanted to start with a scallop square in the gorgeous Sultry paper. Then,I stamped the cupcake on watercolor paper and cut it out. I prefer watercolor paper...it takes the color so much nicer. I am loving my Nesties!!! They are So fun! This card was easy to put together, once I gave up the grey. :)

Recipe:
Stamps: "Birthday Cupcake" (Inka), sentiment (Savvy Stamps)
Paper: "Sultry" (Basic Grey), white (Papertrey), watercolor (Bienfang)
Ink: Pink Passion, Purely Pomegrante, and Old Olive (Stampin Up)
Acc: pink rhinestones (MAMBI), "Star Dust" Stickles (Ranger), ribbon (Michael's), Nesties (Spellbinders)

Check out the other fun cards from the other DT members!
Maren
Beth
Kisa
Amber
Lynda
Elizebeth
Trudee
Have a great day!
Erin

Some exciting news!

I have been chosen for Lindsey Botkin's new design team!! Her store is Jacksonbelle Embellishments. I am thrilled because I really love the brands she carries! She has tons of fun current stuff...Basic Grey, Crate Paper, Stickles, Dew Drops, and much more! Thanks, so much for this opportunity, Lindsey!
Look for some fun stuff coming soon!
{Check the sidebar for projects made with some products from Jacksonbelle Embellishments.}

April Papertrey Blog Hop

Here's my card for Papertrey's April Blog Hop. The challenge was to use the Father Knows Best Paper Collection in small amounts. I am so excited to be one of the featured hoppers this month!
Have a great evening!
Erin

Recipe:
Stamps: Birthday Basics (PT)
Paper: Lemon Tart (PT) Basic Black (SU) Father Knows Best Paper Collection (PT)
Ink: Black (Palette Noir)
Acc: Lemon Tart stitched ribbon (PT), black stitched ribbon (May Arts) buttons (Autumn Leaves)

Good morning!
I have another card for you....I made this one last night and had so much fun



I found the super cute owl set and Basic Grey paper at JacksonBelle Embellishments. I also used my NEW long rectangle Nestabilities!!! Love them! I see threads all the time about where to find them on SCS...... I ordered all mine from Ellen Hutson.
Recipe:
Stamps: Grow a Garden (Basic Grey), Fundamental Phrases (SU)
Paper: Sugar (Basic Grey), Chocolate Chip (SU), Summer Sunrise (Papertrey)
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Old Olive (SU), Summer Sunrise and Toile Pink (PT)
Acc: long rectangle Nestabilities, Summer Sunrise ribbon, rhinestones (Amuse)
Have a great day!

GSG Color Challenge

Here's my card for the Great Swap Girls very first challenge! It's a color challenge this week. Regal Rose, So Saffron, and Celery. There will be at least one challenge posted every Monday on the GSG blog...so check it out!

Recipe:
Stamps: Stemming From, Fundamental Phrases, and Dotted background
Ink: Regal Rose, Saffron, Celery
Paper: Rose, Celery, and the Spring Fling DSP
Acc: wide rose grosgrain, soft subtles brads, SS button
Have a great day!

Beate's weekend sketch

Here's Beate's weekend sketch ..... I am finally able to participate.
I loved this sketch! I can't wait until next weekend to play again!!!

{I had to use some of the new Cosmo Cricket Honey Pie paper from Jacksonbelle....love it!}

Recipe:
Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Stitched background, and Fundamental Phrases
Paper: Old Olive, So Saffron, Saffron Prints DSP, Cosmo Cricket (Honey Pie)
INk: Old Olive, Ruby Red, Saffron
Acc: Rhinestone Brad (SU), Ribbon Originals (SU), flower punch (SU)
Have a great day!

My first ATC swap!

Here is an ATC swap I did that was hosted by Michelle Giraud (Twisted Chick). I have admired her style for awhile and jumped at the chance to be in one of her swaps!

I noticed the ribbon and ink are a little off in the pic,
but the ribbon and ink do match IRL. :)
Recipe:
Stamps: True Friend, Stitched Exotics, So Many Sayings
Paper:Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White,
Turquoise and Pumpkin Prints DSP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Green Galore
Acc: Wasabi stitched ribbon, green rhinestone (Me and My Big Ideas)

Have a great day!

Cupcakes ....again!

Yes, cupcakes...again! I warned you!
I used the great set by Inkadinkado that I ordered from Jacksonbelle Embellishments last week. She has such a great selection of patterned paper and stamps!





Isn't that a fun stamp set?? I watercolored in the cupcakes with the ink and a blender pen. I love all the fun sentiments that come with the set.
Recipe:
Stamps: Birthday Cupcake (Inkadinkado)
Paper, Basic Grey (Cupcake), Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and watercolor paper
Ink: same as ablove
Acc: Ribbon Su and May Arts, Stickles, rhinestones (Amuse, and Me and My Big Ideas), Basic Grey brads, oval, circle, slit, and scallop punch (SU), red button (SU)

Have a great day!!

Birthday Cupcake

I just love cupcakes! I made this fun card for my sister. I also gave her some stamping goodies for her birthday. (Hi, Lauren!) You can never have too much stamping stuff, right??


This cupcake stamp set from SU is one of my all time favorite sets. I use it a lot. I have recently ordered two other cupcake sets. So, plan to see lot's of cupcakes in the future! :)
I used the slit punch to make the scallop edge (I hear SU's is getting a scallop border punch !!!). I used the Stickles to make sparkly sprinkles...because cupcakes are better with sprinkles! Then, I added a big acrylic jewel for a fun topper.
Recipe:
Stamps: Big Bold Birthday, Dotted Background
Ink: Regal Rose, Lavendar Lace, Apricot Appeal
Paper: Regal Rose, Lavendar Lace, Apricot Print Pattern DSP, Whisper White
Acc: Rose wide grosgrain, Slit punch, acrylic jewel from Michael's, Star Dust Stickles
Have a great day!

Thanks Amuse and Splitcoaststampers!!

Thanks, Amuse and Splitcoaststampers!!
Woohoo!
This is SCS's two year anniversary of their special online newsletter called the Weekly Inkling. They, and many sponsors, offered fun prizes to some of the Inkling readers. There was a random drawing and I won this awesome stamp package from Amuse!!

At the Zoo

Hello!
I have been busy with the kids. Last week was spring break and I think I need a "spring break" after last week!
We all had lots of fun. We went to the zoo on one of the days and had such fun! The zoo was having a special Dinosuar exhibit. I love when they have fun exhibits. After the zoo we went to our favorite pizza place afterwards. Have you ever
been to an Uno Chicago Grill?? It is so good! I highly recommend it if you have one local or if you are traveling and see one.
After lunch we went to the local scrapbook store and I got some great new additions to add to my scrap {addiction} stuff.
Hope you all had fun spring breaks, too!

Aren't these dinos neat?


The alligators are real :)


Here are some of my new stamping goodies. Don't you love new designer paper??


I'll be back tomorrow with a new card and some BLOG CANDY this weekend!
Have a great day!

Ribbon Flower - Papertrey's Blog Hop Challenge

I read about PaperTrey's fun Blog Hop Challenge and decided to play along! This month the challenge is to use ribbon as a focal point on your card.
I made a ribbon flower with PT's new Berry Sorbet polka dot ribbon. I love this new color...so fresh and springy!! I used this neat tutorial from Martha Stewart.

Here's my card and a closeup of the ribbon flower...



Here is a list of the participating bloggers on the PaperTrey Blog Hop Forum. Check out the other blogs ....there are tons of creative ribbon inspired cards!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Bodacious Bouquet, So Many Sayings, Beautiful Blooms (PT)
PaperTrey: ribbon
Paper: Berry Sorbet and white (PT), Basic Black (SU)
Ink: Certainly Celery (SU), Brilliance Black
Stamps: SU
Acc: rhinestone stickers (Me and My Big Ideas), Large rhinestone brad (SU)


Thanks for looking !

Kassie's Tea Party

I had a Tea Party for Kassie's 5th birthday. I had hats and gloves for each of the girls.....they kept them on for maybe, 5 seconds!
Don't the cupcakes look yummy??? My mom and sister made these. They were strawberry, lemon, and vanilla with homemade buttercream frosting. They were delicious!! And, the best part? There were a lot left over! YUM!
We served a pink and a green punch. Chicken salad and turkey mini croissants, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches cut into flowers, strawberries and cream, and fruit and cheese kabobs.
There was a table set up where each girl could make her own bracelet and a table where they could color and glitter "tea" inspired coloring pages. I just printed off the computer from various sites.
I made the little favors for the girls to take home...I found the little jars at Michael's. I filled them with pastel M&M's
The girls looked adorable and we all had a great time!







**Thanks to all who helped me and the moms who let their little ladies share Kassie's day!**

Have a great day!

Hello! Here are the gifts I made for My DD and DS's teachers. They are both wonderful and have been so good to my kids this year. I wanted to thank them with a nice Easter gift! They both love Dunkin Donuts coffee. So, I made these cute gift card holders and inside is a DD gift certificate. I think they will enjoy getting a fresh coffee before starting their day. I know I do!

I was inspired to make this cheery card with the lavendar and saffron by Sharon Johnson. Check out her beautiful bunny card here.

Recipe:
Stamps: Springtime Smiles (I still love this set!), Polka Dot background, Paisley background
Paper: So Saffron, Lavendar Lace, Whisper White
Ink: So Saffron, Lavendar Lace, Noir Palette
Acc: gingham ribbon from Michael's, dimensionals

Have a great day!

Criss Cross Card

Hi!
Here is a card I made for a recent stamp camp. I used the tutorial on SCS found here. The tutorial is written by Beate Johns who is an incredible stamper!
I think this is such a fun card! I used markers on the flower to get the pretty
tie dyed effect.

Recipe:
Stamps:True Friend
Ink: Purely Pomegrante, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Old Olive, Purely Pomegrante, Whisper White, Bali Breeze DSP (love it!)
Acc: felt flowers, brads, wide olive grosgrain ribbon, Large eyelets, markers, tab punch, circle punches, dimensionals
Tools: CropADile
Have a great day!

7 Random Things

Hi!
I was recently tagged by Kristin and Stephanie.
Here are 7 random things about me...
1. I collect teapots
2. I collect Agatha Christie books
3. I could eat chips and salsa every day. My husband makes THE best salsa!
4. I do not eat any seafood
5. I have only been out of the south once and that was to go to Utah for a SU convention! (I know...I need to get out more!)
6. I love to read....I usually finish reading a book the day I start it.
7. Some of my friends call me "Martha". Last week a friend called me and said "Hi, Martha. I was wondering if I could go ahead and put out my Easter decorations". {{Hi, Heather!}} And, This Sat. I gave my DD a Tea Party birthday party and a friend asked me if I made the hats {{ Hi, Lori!}} (I gave each of the girls a "tea" hat and gloves). Too funny! I am really not that talented!

Anyhoo, probably more info than you wanted! Please stayed tuned I will have some actual cards for you next week! I will also have some pics from Kassie's birthday party.
I'll tag Monique, Jackie, and Maren.
Have a great day!

Cool Carrots!

I found this cute little box of Lindt chocolates at Target. They are wrapped to look like carrots...So cute! I made a simple belly band and tag to make it more special. I found this cool carrot stamp on Ellen Hutsons site
Recipe:
Stamp: Karen Lockhart
Paper: Scenic Route, watercolor
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Palette Noir Black
Acc: SU! Wasabi stitched ribbon, blender pens, linen thread
Have a great day!