Raise the Bar

Friday already and the weekend is on the horizon.

Sure hope you have something fun planned.

Todays challenge at Raise the Bar is a nautical theme....

make anything as long as it's nautical.

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all

of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,

as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:

Anita - Thanh - Joni - Jan - Wanda

here is my card -

details:
Stamps: A Light Unto My Path - SU
Paper: black, white, night of navy
Ink: night of navy, black
Misc; dimensionals, impression plate from PTI, twine, pearls

Thanks for stopping by today....
Remember, my store is opening next Saturday on May 7th,
the my first challenge on the blog May 10th!
Keep an eye out for the links....
or find us on Facebook....search for Paper and Such

Paper Cupcakes

Time for another challenge over at the

Paper Cupcakes Blog

The challenge this week is to make a

multi fold card.

How fun, because I don't normally make these.

The image I used on my card will be available in May.

Sorry to tease you like this because it's such an awesome

image....but you only have a few more days to wait.

Paper Cupcakes Store

Head on over to the store and find some other image

that you love until this one is available.

Stamps: Peonies in a Bottle (available in May), PTI sentiment
Paper: kraft, chocolate chip, white, BG Sultry dp
Ink: versafine black
Misc: pearls, nesties, copics

Thanks for stopping by today!

Raising the Bar with Unity

Hi blog friends...time for another

Raise the Bar Challenge

This week it's a nautical theme,

use blue, white and stripes

This also coincides with todays Friends with Flair at Unity!!

Head over there for all the details...its all new this week!

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all

of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,

as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:

Anita - Thanh - Joni - Jan - Wanda

here is my card -

details -

Stamps: Unity KOTM 10/09

Paper: Websters Pages Yacht Club, white

Ink: Soft Suede

Misc: Cork, twine, clip

Circus Fun with Sweet 'n Sassy

Happy Wednesday everyone!

I love today's card, and it was SOOOOO easy to make

I decided to use some of Korin's colored digi's

I used the

Circus Fun Set

It was way cool to have the image colored for me!

I thought this imaginisce paper was perfect

with the image!

Card Details:

Stamps: Circus Fun digi from SNSS (sentiment from imaginisce)

Paper: Aqua Mist, Kraft, White, imaginisce dp

Ink: Versafine black

Misc: nesties, border punch, ribbon

FYI on that lovely ribbon...you'll soon be able to find it in my store,

which will be opening on April 30th....hopefully!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great day!

Paper Cupcakes

(BIG NEWS at the bottom of this post!)

Happy Monday everyone!

Time for another Paper Cupcakes challenge.

This week our challenge for you is to use

orange, yellow, and green

perfect colors for spring!

Head on over to the store and see what

all Nina has to offer!

Paper Cupcakes Store

My Card:

Card details:

Stamps: Hello Sunshine and Variety Tickets by Paper Cupcakes

Paper: kraft, white

Ink: just printer ink!


Reminder  --  I am opening an online store!!  Grand opening is set for
May 7th.  I'll have a nice selection of papers, ribbons, embellishments 
and stamps to start out.  Please stop by and check it out!!
Keep and eye on this blog for the link to the store!!!
You can also find me over on Facebook
search for Paper and Such!


There will also be a brand new challenge to go along with my store!
The very first challenge will be held on May 10th!!!!

Raise the Bar

Time for another Raise the Bar challenge.

This weeks challenge is to use a tree....for Earth Day.

I decided to pull out one of my Ippity sets that I haven't used in so long!

Don't you just love this tree??

This also coincides with todays Friends with Flair at Unity!!
Head over there for all the details...its all new this week!

Now you can head on over to the Raise the Bar blog and check out all

of the creations.....and be sure to check out the entire DT,

as I'm sure you won't be disappointed in what they've done this week:

Anita - Thanh - Joni - Jan - Wanda

Card details:
Stamps: Happy Home - Ippity (I get my Ippity from JenMarie)
Paper: My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose - Mabel, Kraft, White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip
Misc: bloomers, nesties, dimensionals

BIG NEWS!!
Keep your eye on my blog, I'll soon be opening an online store!!!
That's right, I've taken the plunge!!!  You'll be able to get this gorgeous
MME paper from me, as well as some lovely bloomers from
Websters Pages.  I'll be carry a nice variety to start, but hope to
increase my inventory as the store grows.  I hope to see you "in"
my store when it opens next month.

So keep an eye on the blog or search for me it on Facebook.
The store will be called Paper and Such

CASE Study

Wow, Thursday already!!

Time for another CASE Study challenge...

I used one of my newest stamps for this card - it's a

Unity itty bitty stamp, and I love it.

I had this idea to use a page out of the phonebook, so I went in

search of a phonebook.  Problem was, we didn't have one!!!

I had to bring an old one home from work!

Card details:

Stamps: Call Me - itty bitty from Unity

Paper: Real Red, White, phonebook page

Ink: Versafine black, ranger distress antique linen

Misc: rhinestones

Time for another beautiful card from this months muse...

Silke Ledlow

Now it's your turn, if you haven't played with us before, its very simple. Just get some inspiration from Silke's card (above): It can be the colors, layout, techniques, or whatever, and use it on your sample. You could also CASE the entire thing. In other words, there really aren't any rules except to have fun!

Be sure to check out everything the wonderful

CASE Study DT has done this week.....they always amaze me with their talent!

Iwona (Chupa)

Amy

Andrea

Cristina
Jean

Julie (you're here)

Lenet

Melyssa

Sue

Teneale


Our sponsor this week is -

 by Lori Designs
the winner will receive a $10 gift certificate for her store

I love her stuff....wish I could play!!  :(

thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Paper Cupcakes

Time for another Paper Cupcakes Challenge!

Which also means it's Monday!

(yuck)

It was a long, exhausting weekend for me....hope yours was

better than mine.

The challenge this week is to use some fabric or stitches

on your card.  Think outside the box and have fun with it.

Paper Cupcakes Blog

Paper Cupcakes Store

My card:  I wanted something simple and quick...

so I chose to do a card Julie Lacey style....

which meant....NO COLORING!!!

Card details:

Stamps: Beached Boat from Paper Cupcakes

Paper: kraft, white, night of navy

Misc: twine, button, dimensionals, fabric

Try a card without coloring once.....it's so rewarding!

Raise the Bar

It's Friday....this week flew by for me, which is a

good thing I suppose.

It's time for another challenge over at Raise the Bar....

the challenge is to make a card with a chick, duck or a baby bird.

Remember to check out the other bartenders creations as well -

Anita - Thanh - Joni - Jan - Wanda

For my card, I pulled out an old TAC set, and I  honestly
don't even know the name....sorry, but it sure is a cute one!

Card details:

Stamps: TAC set (do not know the name though)

Paper: MME Stella & Rose dp, white, kraft

Ink: Versafine black

Misc: burlap, maya road pin

Thanks for stopping by today!

Birthday Blog Hop for Korin

It's sweet Korin's birthday and we decided to do a little blog hop in her honor!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KORIN!

I hope you have a FANTASTIC day!!!

here is my birthday card, made with the new-yet to be available

(but you will want to pre-order it immediately)

Happy Birthdays clear stamp set

This was a super easy card to make!

I chose coordinating inks and just started stamping!

Be sure to hop along today, someone will win

3 digis of their choice!

Good luck!

Sweet N Sassy stamps blog

Janette Olen

Tammy Maynard

Sandy Domelle

Kim Schofield

Monika Davis

Carol Longacre

Jessica Fick

Julie Smith - You are here

Ceal Pritchett

Lorie Ames

Taylor Usry

Jessica Stockmeyer

Melissa Craig

Amber Hillman

Stephanie Serrano

Neva McMullen

Joni Mastronardi

Mary Faus

Paper Cupcakes

Happy Monday everyone!

Time for another Paper Cupcakes Challenge

The challenge this week is to use flowers....

see those flowers on my little cupcake....ain't they cute?

You can check out all of the Paper Cupcake Digis here

and of course make sure you check out what the DT has done

you can find the links here:

DT Links

Card details:
Stamps: Designer Cupcake from Paper Cupcake
Paper: kraft, white, MME Hazel dp
Ink: Versafine black
Misc: nesties, rhinestones, copics, piercer

Thanks for stopping by!

Raise the Bar

Happy April Fools Day everyone!

Short and sweet post for me....since my router decided to die,

its almost midnight and I'm SICK TO DEATH of dealing with

technology for the night!!!

Todays challenge at Raise the Bar is to include some type of "weather"

on your card.

Make sure you check out what all the DT members have done as well!

This is how I feel lately.....like it's just been raining on my - literally and figuratively!

So I just say

LET IT RAIN!!!!

Card details:
Stamps: SNSS - Let it Rain
Paper: SU dp, white
Ink: Memento
Mis: Nesties, copics