Stampers Dream and Friends Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Stamper's Dream and Friends Blog Hop! We have some very special friends joining us today, and I couldn't be more excited! I will introduce them to you right after I show you my card.


The image I used today is My Favorite Things Pucker Up . I stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. Her clothes and table were paper pieced. The rest of the image was colored with Tombow Markers .

The layer behind the main image was cut and embossed using Spellbinders Labels Fifteen Nestabilities . All designer paper is from the Kaisercraft Candy Lane 6 x 6 paper pad.





The border along the bottom was cut with the MFT Double Scallop Die-Namics die. The flower was made with the Rolled Daisy Die-Namics also by MFT.

The blog hop list is below. Aren't there some fabulous designers here? I feel so honored to have them! Please be sure to leave a comment for each and every one of them when you visit their blog post today. One of them has hidden blog candy, and you have to comment on their blog post for a chance to win!

Debbie Olson
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Laurie Schmidlin
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Tosh Leyendekker
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence
Silke Ledlow
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikach
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Joan Ervin
Teresa Kline
Jeanne Streiff
Kellie Fortin
Christina Fischer
Jo Thompson

And here is the blog candy that will be given away. Be sure to check back Thursday evening to see who had the hidden candy, and who the winner is. The deadline for comments is Thursday at 6 pm.


My sincere thanks to all my special friends who participated in our blog hop today, and to each of you for stopping by!

Just A Swingin'

I hope your holiday weekend was as good as mine!!! AWESOME...and even with the long three-day weekend I still ran out of time before I accomplished everything on my list. How does that happen? LOL!

I took a little time to play yesterday using this new Stampendous cling mounted stamp called Tree Swing . How sweet is that!?!

I stamped the image on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine Ink , then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The image was colored using Tombow Markers .

The sun was cut and embossed using My Favorite Things Sunshine Die-Namics die. The designer paper on this card is all from the Pink Paislee Hometown Summer 6 x 6 Paper Pad. The button is from my stash, and the Red Burlap String threaded through the button is from May Arts.

If not before, I will be back Wednesday morning with an important announcement. Until then...

Fairy Good Day

It's a fairy good day here...how is yours going?

I stole a little time to make a card this week. I needed the therapy. LOL! So I chose this sweet little My Favorite Things Believe in Magic Pure Innocence girl. After stamping her on watercolor paper with Onyx Black Versafine ink, I colored with Tombow Markers then added a little Stardust Stickles to her wings and a Mini Rhinestone to her wand.

The pink oval frame is Vibrant Pink Prismatics cut and embossed with a Spellbinders Big Scalloped Oval Nestability.

The border on the inside is MFT's Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namic . The designer paper is from the Kaisercraft Candy Lane 6 x 6 paper pad. And that sweet little White Rose Organza Ribbon on the front is by Maya Road.

And these are the Tombow Markers I used to color the image. I'm pretty proud of myself for remembering to photograph them. Ha!

Gotta run...I'm out the door for my pre-op for Lasik surgery next week. :)

Friendship Is Shelter

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! I am, because it's one day closer to CHA! :)

I used My Favorite Things Friendship Is Shelter clear stamp set on this card. I stamped first on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine Ink then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. Parts of the image were colored with Tombow Markers and the rest was paper pieced.

The die used for the border is My Favorite Things Little Open Scallop Strip Die-Namics .All designer paper is from the My Mind's Eye Jack and Jill paper kit (and it's on sale in the store)! The cardstock is Classic Red Prismatics and Sunflowers Medium Prismatics .

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to come back later this week to see the little surprise I have in store for you. Until then...

A Dream Is...

Happy Thursday everyone! I've been a little under the weather, so I'm going to make this post short and sweet. (I think I'm getting either the flu or a BAD cold! Yuk!)

The stamps used on this card are all from the My Favorite Things Naptime Pure Innocence clear stamp set. I stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

I colored her face, hands and the teddy bear with Tombow Markers then paper pieced her pajamas and blanket.

All designer paper is from the Prima Marketing Annalee 6 x 6 Paper Pad . The stars are MFT's Stacking Stars Die-Namics . The pink cardstock is Intense Pink Prismatics .

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today! I hope yours is a good one!

With All My Heart

Hi everyone! I trust that you all had a Happy New Year, and are ready to get back to work tomorrow! Haha! I had a little time to stamp today, and it was a welcome break from all the holiday UN-preparations, like taking down the tree and UNdecorating the house!
The image I used for this card is the adorable MFT Love You With All My Heart Pure Innocence set. I stamped her on watercolor paper, then again on designer paper from the MME State of the Heart paper collection for her dress and the heart she is holding. The remainder was colored with Tombow Markers using a damp paint brush to blend.

This sweet sentiment on the inside is also included in the stamp set. All designer paper is from the MME State of the Heart paper collection. The red cardstock is Prismatics Blush Red Dark , and the ribbon is from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today! I will be back Tuesday with a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Be sure to stop by, okay? Until then...

Bedtime Story

I haven't used one of these adorable MFT images in a while, and this one was calling my name!

The stamps used on this card are from the My Favorite Things Bedtime Story stamp set. Gotta love those adorable little Pure Innocence girls! I stamped twice on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink and embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear Embossing Powder . I colored the little girl on one, and the bed and nightstand on the other with Tombow Markers . I cut out the girl and put her aside to place on the bed after I paper pieced it with papers from the Basic Grey Olivia paper pad.

I added Mini Rhinestones to the nightstand drawers, and one to the pull on the lamp. I cut clouds from my Cloud Trio Die-Namics die and stamped the sentiment on one. The scalloped border on the card was cut using both the Jumbo Scalloped Die-Namics and the Jumbo Scalloped Scallop Die-Namics .

All designer paper is from the Basic Grey Olivia paper pad. The cardstock is from the Pink Prismatics Paper Trio .

I hope your Christmas shopping is going well. I'm off to try and finish mine tomorrow and *start* addressing Christmas cards. It's time, ya know! LOL!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Don't Open Until...

This adorable stamp set is My Favorite Things Don't Open Until Pure Innocence stamp set. What I particularly LOVE about this set is that they included words so that it can be for birthday (as I have used here) OR for Christmas. Gotta love the versatility!

I stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder, then colored with Tombow Markers .


The sentiment was stamped on Prismatics Papaya Puree Medium cardstock, then cut with Labels Sixteen Nestabilities . The layer behind the main image Pink Prismatics cardstock, also cut with Labels Sixteen.

The designer paper is all from the Alphabet Soup Girl paper kit by My Mind's Eye. I added Mini Rhinestones to embellish.

If you are on the Stamper's Dream newsletter list, be sure to check your email a little later today for this month's newsletter and a coupon code. If you aren't on the newsletter list, you should be! I only send one newsletter a month, and I have coupon codes and sales that are ONLY for my newsletter subscribers. You can sign up HERE .

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Birthday Princess

My only granddaughter is SO into the princess thing. She loves ANYTHING princess...pajamas, purses, toys. So I think I really need to save this for her next birthday! It would make her giggle. And that would make me happy.

The stamps are from the Birthday Princess Pure Innocence set by My Favorite Things. Those children are just too, too cute, and so easy to color or paper piece. For this one, I paper pieced the dress and crown, and colored everything else with Tombow Markers . Using my Quickie Glue Pen for an adhesive, I added some Crystal Ultrafine Glitter to the cake, crown and her shoes. Girls like to sparkle, you know.

I stamped the sentiment on Iced Pink Prismatics and cut it out with a Spellbinders Labels One Nestability die. It is layered with Intense Pink Prismatics paper.

The designer paper is from the My Mind's Eye Mary, Mary collection...which sold out before I got a chance to use it! The punch is from Martha Stewart.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today.

Make Mine A Double

I hope you all had a fabulous Mother's Day! Mine was simply AWESOME! ALL my grands were here, both of my sons, and some very special friends joined us as well. It couldn't have been better!

Before everyone arrived I managed to make this card. I had been itching to ink up this stamp since I got them in stock. It's My Favorite Things Make Mine A Double Pure Innocence stamp.

I stamped her on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then colored with Tombow Markers . Her dress was paper pieced, and I added some Lime Stickles to the ice cream. I used Spellbinders ovals to cut and emboss, and the Big Scalloped Ovals cut in Intense Pink Prismatics to layer.

The scallops were made using Spellbinders Big Scalloped Borderabilities . I added lime green Mini Rhinestones to her shoes and just outside the scallops. All designer paper is from the Basic Grey Green At Heart 6 x 6 paper pad.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you have marvelous Monday!

Bon Appetit

I've been cooking again!
Tonight I am going to a painting class with a group of friends. Now it's not what you think. This is a company called Painting With A Twist . We will all be painting with acrylics on canvas while we sip wine and enjoy snacks. Since we are supposed to bring the snacks I made my favorite Gazpacho recipe. My best friend asks me to make this ALL the time! This recipe is low cal and low fat. But we will be eating it with chips like salsa, rather than as a soup. Just use less water than called for in the recipe and spice it up a bit more with jalapenos and Tabasco sauce. Yum-O!


The main image on this recipe is from the Inky Antics set called Prepping Chefs . It was stamped on watercolor paper and colored with Tombow Markers . The Bon Appetit sentiment is from the MFT set called Clearly Sentimental About Food .

The cardstock I used is Classic Red , Classic Yellow and Intense Kiwi Prismatics. The little green button is from the Tiny Tropical Buttons collection. The Red Burlap String is from May Arts.

This is the gazpacho I made for tonight, and my recipe card in the Recipe Album I made from a Cardkeepers Kit . I have SO been enjoying my album, and I am making good progress in filling it up with my most favorite recipes!

Thanks for stopping by today. Be sure to let me know if you try to Gazpacho recipe.

My Umbrella

I just can't seem to get enough of these adorable Pure Innocence stamps from My Favorite Things!
This one is called My Umbrella . The moment I saw her I just KNEW it was the perfect image for the My Mind's Eye Jack & Jill paper collection. So I paper pieced the umbrella, raincoat and boots. The red stripe paper layer was cut and embossed using my new Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals .

The scallop on the bottom of the card was made with Spellbinders Jumbo Scalloped Borderabilities . I added two Red Rhinestones to accent.

The Yellow Ruffle Edge Trim is from Maya Road. The cardstock is Classic Red and Kiwi Prismatics .

I hope you're having a glorious Sunday. The weather here is simply gorgeous! Did you set your clocks forward?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Fairy Sweet

Did you know that Stamper's Dream now has stamps from My Favorite Things ? We have the latest release in the store, and their Pure Innocence girls are here too!
This image is from the February release, and is called Fairy Sweet Jolline . I stamped it on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder, then colored with Tombow Markers . To get the sparkle on her wings I used my Quickie Glue Pen then sprinkled on Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter .

The texture behind the sentiment is Pink Wired Net from May Arts which I cut using a circle Nestability. The flower was made with punches, and I added a pink rhinestone in the center. I also added a small Mini Rhinestone to her necklace.

All designer paper is from the Sugar Rush paper pad. The cardstock is Vibrant Cobalt and Frosted Pink Prismatics.

Thanks for stopping by today. I will be back soon with something new.

Love Birds

Are you ready for some football? Today is the big day...and I can't wait to see the game! Being in Louisiana, you MUST know who I'm rootin' for! Who dat!!!

Okay...on to my card. If you haven't noticed, Stamper's Dream now has My Favorite Things clear stamps in stock! The new release is in the store, and the Pure Innocence girls will be here soon. LOVE those darling little girls. :)


This card is made with the Love Birds clear stamp set. I but both the birds AND the tree on my clear block to create my scene, then stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink. I stamped just the birds once again on Sugar Rush designer paper, then cut them out and adhered them over the main image.

The tree and grass were colored using Tombow Markers and a damp paint brush.


The sentiment was stamped on Sugar Rush designer paper. ALL designer paper used is from the Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper pad. The cardstock used is Vibrant Cobalt and Intense Yellow Prismatics.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you have a SUPER Super Bowl Sunday!

I will be back early tomorrow morning with another HUGE announcement. Until then...

Holiday Hoot!

I made this card Sunday evening for MFT day...which was yesterday. Yikes! I forgot to post it! See what I get for planning ahead? Then forgetting that I planned ahead? LOL!

These adorable little stamps are from the My Favorite Things Christmas Owls clear stamp set.

I stamped with Onyx Black Versafine on watercolor paper, then embossed using JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The stamped image was colored using Tombow markers.

I added Stickles in Frosted Lace , Lime , Yellow , and Candy Cane .

The designer paper is from the Memory Box Christmas Brights paper collection. Since the paper is reversible, I used the reverse side of the green dotted paper for the red dotted panel in the center. The ribbon is from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I have another card ready to post, so I will be back soon.

Call me! Featured Stamper Challenge

When I can make the time I always enjoy the Featured Stamper challenge at SCS. This morning when I saw that today's Featured Stamper is my friend susiestampalot there was no doubt that I was going to play along! A HUGE congratulations to you Sus! What a fabulous and well deserved honor! I am sooooo excited for you!


My card is actually kind of a combination of two different ones Susie made using the MFT Call Me stamp set. You can see hers HERE , and HERE .

I used the same stamp set, but changed parts of the layout and the color combination.


The MFT Call Me main image was stamped on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

All designer paper is from the Inque Boutique Always In Bloom paper pad.

I paper pieced the chair, then used Tombow (water based) markers to color the rest of the card,

The flowers are Prima Sprites , and the center of the pink flower is a Robin's Nest Dew Drop adhered with a Mini Glue Dot .

I hope you are all having a great weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Under the Weather?

I received a shipment of stamps from My Favorite Things this weekend! Even though I have both of the new sets in stock, I have never played with this one, so I decided to take a few minutes today to ink it up!

This set is called Rain or Shine , and it's one of my MANY favorite from MFT!

I stamped it on watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The raincoat is paper pieced from designer paper using the Memory Box Sugar Collection . The circle background paper is also from the same paper pack.


I colored the dog, boots and puddle using Tombow markers, then added Stickles Glitter Glue to the dog's sweater. The rain boots have a layer of JudiKins Diamond Glaze on them to make them look shiny.

To embellish, I added Hero Arts Gemstones and a little organdy ribbon from May Arts .

Did you notice the watermark on my cards? and how it matches my blog and store logo perfectly? It was a gift from my friend Kurtis . Wasn't that super sweet of him? He even gave me instructions on how to use it. I have needed to learn to watermark my card for ages! Thanks again, Kurtis! I appreciate it so very much!

That's it for me tonight. I'm off to put chicken on the grill and package some shipments for the mailbox tomorrow.

Thank you for stopping by!

Life's A Beach!

I took a little time this morning to play along with the SCS Featured Stamper's Challenge. I haven't been able to play the last couple of weeks, and it's my favorite challenge on SCS. Today's featured stamper is the fabulous and talented Mary Jo Albright! She makes some awesome cards!

The card I chose to CASE can be seen HERE . I loved her card, as well as her layout...so I used it for today's creation.

The main image is Inkadinkado's Fun On The Beach . I stamped it on watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then colored using Tombow markers and a blender pen.

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things Twisted Sentiments stamp set. I guess this just goes to prove that ALL the sentiments aren't twisted! LOL! The layers behind the sentiment were cut and embossed with my Nestabilities circles.

For the row of paper piercing along the top I used my new Tim Holtz Design Ruler . There are several very cool things about this ruler, but my favorite is the 12" row of holes that are spaced exactly 1/8" apart. And since the ruler is see through, you can see where you're going, and don't have to move it to pierce a long line. Love it!

The ribbon is from Textured Trios, which I found at Michaels. The brads are actually blue, even though I think they look a little black in the photo.

Thanks so much for all your sweet comments and emails about my studio. I LOVE this room, and it's my favorite place in the house! I will post more pictures later in the week.

Gotta run....chicken is on the grill and I'm starved!

Thanks for stopping by. I will be back tomorrow with something new.

Until then....

Flower Flourish - SC159

I made this card for today's sketch challenge on SCS. If you've never played along, I strongly encourage it. You can find the SCS Challenges HERE .

I was DETERMINED to use this designer paper. It's the Basic Grey Lily Kate collection. I bought a 6 x 6 pad of it quite a while ago, and don't think I've ever used any of it. Those colors really just aren't "me" but I'm going for it anyway! Tonight's the night! LOL!

The stamp I used is from a Hero Arts set called Solid Flower Flourishes . I colored on the rubber with my Tombow markers, then spritzed with water using a JudiKins Fine Mister and stamped on white cardstock.
The sentiment is from a My Favorite Things set called Bundle of Bouquets . I stamped it with VersaMagic Pretty Petunia ink, then cut it out using the smaller SU! oval. The larger SU! oval is the purple layer behind it, and the layer behind that one is another SU! punch.

The ribbon is a two sided lavendar and green ribbon from May Arts.

Update on Cuttlebug Folders - Since I've had quite a few inquiries, I called my distributor today to see when I could expect the new Cuttlebug folders. They have been on pre-order since October! I was told that Provo Craft has decided not to release them until CHA, which will be in mid February. BIG bummer! :-( But I wanted all of you to know so you can plan accordingly.

I will be sending a Nestabilities order on Friday, so if anyone wants me to include something in this order, please let me know as soon as possible.

So....that's it for me! I'm off to make something for dinner, then answer some emails. I also have some stamps to package for tomorrow's mail. THEN I'm going to take a little nap. LOL!

Thanks for stopping by!

Three Cupcakes....

As most of you know, my favorite thing to do on Sunday is participate in the Featured Stamper's Challenge at SCS, and I indulged myself again today.

The Featured Stamper was Danielle (aka dlounds). She has a great gallery, and you can view it HERE .

The card I chose to CASE can be seen HERE .

I kept her general layout, but changed the stamps and designer paper. All stamps are from the My Favorite Things stamp set called Icing On The Cake . I have used this set several times already...love it!

I stamped using Versafine Onyx Black Ink (my fave), then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.
The images were colored using Tombow markers, then cut and embossed with my circle Nestabilities. I added Stickles Glitter Glue to the pink icing for sparkle. The cherry on top has a drop of JudiKins Diamond Glaze for dimension.

The designer paper is DejaVu Sharon Ann Collection called Little Dots. I think it's one I found on a shopping trip to Dallas a couple of months ago.

I think the rest is pretty self explanatory, but please feel free to email me if I left out something I should have told you.

I trust that all of you are enjoying your holiday weekend. I hope to take down my tree tomorrow and try to get my house back in order. And of course, I MUST have a little stamping time!

More tomorrow....thanks for stopping by!