{Belated} Birthday Blog Candy

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For my birthday, I wanted to share some of my favorite crafting items with my blogging friends.   Although I ran out of time to post this before my birthday, I still wanted to give my followers a chance to win these goodies.

 

 

If you read my blog, you know I love designer paper, baker’s twine and washi tape so I put together a little package of blog candy with a few of my favorite things.

The blog candy consists of -

• Five 6x6 paper pads
  • Cosmo Cricket UPcycle
  • Cosmo Cricket Social Club
  • My Mind’s Eye Happier
  • My Mind’s Eye Dwell
  • BasicGrey June Bug

 

• Three rolls of washi tape

 

• A sample of one yard each of 18 different colors of baker’s twine from the Twinery.

  (The colors are Maraschino,  Pink Sorbet, Blossom, Mandarin, Cantaloupe, Lemondrop, Buttercream, Honeydew, Peapod, Caribbean, Shore, Denim, Orchid, Lilac, Flax, Cappuccino, Stone, & Charcoal)

   

So how can you enter to win? 

1. Be a follower of my blog.
2. Share the news with your blogging friends by posting the photo of my blog candy on your blog with a link back here.
3. Use the linky tool below to leave your contact info and a link to your blog.  (Please, no candy only blogs.)

 

The candy will close on September 29, 2012.  I will post the winner on my blog with in a few days after that.  The winner will have 2 weeks to contact me with their mailing info or I will draw a new winner. 

 

 

**Edited to add -

I figured out how to do a button with a grab box.    Please feel free to use this to post  my candy to your blog.  

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Simple Washi

Hello!  Today I wanted to share the last set of notecards that I made for the silent auction, fundraiser at my daughter’s school.   I tried to keep them CAS and I wanted to use some of my washi tape stash.

 

 

Here is a look at the entire set.   Since they are all pretty much the same except for the sentiment, I’ll save you a photo heavy post.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy!   Click on the photo for details.

 

 

Supplies: 

• Stamps:  Mega Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Chocolate ink
• Tools:  Scor-Buddy
• Embellishments:  Washi tape, May Arts Jute twine, misc. buttons

 

Challenges:

• Dutch Dare Card Challenge - 2E, C8 – Clean & simple
• Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #83 anything goes
• Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
• Stamp n Doodle - music on site -  anything goes
• Bearly Mine - 2E, SIO - #54 Add A Sentiment
• Creative Craft Challenges - 2W, 3E -Anything Goes
• Party Time Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #87 Anything Goes
• Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item - #72 Buttons & Twine
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Alway's Anything Goes!
• House of Gilli - SIO - (1st week) Use 2 of your Favorite things (Twine & buttons)
• Love to Create - 3E - Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Heck of a Challenge - M, P1 - (ends Sep-30) Anything goes
• Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 - Anything Goes

Sale at Wings & Willows

Enabler Alert!   Becca is having a FALL SALE in her Etsy shop, Wings & Willows.   Now until the end of October take 40% off any item when you use the code FALLWINGS.  Don’t forget to check out the sale section: New $1 items in there!

This is a little peek at my new favorite, which is just perfect for the season.  You can find Fall Friends HERE.

Some Of My Favorites

It was a crazy, busy week and I didn’t have the time to make a new project to share with you.    So that you don’t miss me too much (LOL),  I thought I would share some of my favorite autumn/Halloween themed projects that I have created in the past using Whimsy and Stars Studio images.  (There are 9 total in the slide show.)

 

 

Autumn Favorites VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

All of these images are available in the Whimsy and Stars Studio shop.

I hope to some new projects to share with you next week.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

 

Don’t forget to check out my blog candy!  Click on the photo to go to the post.

Scrappy Note Cards

Hello!  I was going to post these cards on Thursday but I lost track of time this week.  It has been a bit of a crazy week.  I lost my job of 15 years on Tuesday and I have been busy doing paper work and tying up loose ends.   Although I definitely am not happy that I was laid off, I think this might be the kick in the rear that I need to re-examine my goals and give something new a try.   Maybe I’ll even be able to find something in the crafting world.

 

Anyhow, this is another set of notecards that I made for the fundraiser at my daughter’s school.    I wanted to use up some designer paper scraps that I have been saving.  I like this collection too much to throw out the last few pieces that I had left.  I think I will be turning to this design again in the future to use up some scraps.

 

 

I don’t want to post pictures of each individual card since they are basically the same.  Instead, here is a look at the set of 6 note cards.

 

Happy Friday!   Have a wonderful week end!   Thank you for stopping by.

 

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy give-away.  Click on the photo below to be taken to the details.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Communique Curves Sentiments from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Memento Rich Cocoa
• Papers:  Papertrey white CS, My Mind’s Eye Quite Contrary Jack & Jill
• Tools: Sewing machine, Scor-buddy, Stampin’Up 1-1/4” circle punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch
• Embellishments: May Arts Jute twine, misc. buttons

Challenges:

• Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 - Things with wings
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO – Anything goes
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E -  (ends Sep-26) Anything goes
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sep-26) Use a sentiment on your card
• Simply Create - must be digital/papercraft - Always anything goes
• Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - #139 Things with Wings
• Stamp n Doodle - music on site -  anything goes
• Waste Not Wednesday - JFF - always "use your forgotten stuff" (old, scrap DP)
• Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - #53 anything goes
• Creative Craft Challenges - 2W, 3E -Anything Goes
• Papelitos Stamps 3E - #12 Anything Goes
• Use It Tuesdays - 2W, must use hoarded supply's & say what you used - Anything Goes (old, scrap DP)
• Creative Mondays - 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (1st week) 2 different punches or dies
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Pile It On - It`s a Stitch Up
• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - 1stW Use more than one die cut or punch

Happy Fall

Even though it still seems like summer, I dug out my autumn/harvest type decorations over the weekend.  I love the colors of autumn.  My family thinks I’m a little nuts because having a clean house and putting out my autumn decorations makes me happy.   

While I was in the “autumn” mood, I decided to make another autumn themed project using “Blessed Harvest” from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  I wanted to make a coordinating wine bottle tag and a card.   I hope they are not too matchy-matchy.   

 

 

Here is a closer look at the wine bottle tag. 

 

And here is a look at the coordinating card.

 

 

I hope you have a wonderful day!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy.

 

 

Supplies:

Card-

• Stamps:  Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio,  Limitless Labels by Papertrey Ink
• Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate Ink
• Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Mabel paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Stampin’Up edge punch, Copic markers, Papertrey Tiny Tag die
• Embellishments: Jenni Bowlin button, May Arts twine, Hug Snug Mango Orange seam binding, misc. button

Wine Bottle Tag-

• Blessed Harvest (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio, Tiny Tags by Papertrey Ink
• Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate Ink
• Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, My Mind’s Eye Stella & Rose Mabel paper pad
• Tools: Sewing machine, Stampin’Up edge punch, Copic markers, , Papertrey Tiny Tag die  & Wine bottle tag die
• Embellishments:  May Arts twine,  misc. button

 

Challenges:

• Creative Mondays - 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Welcome Autumn
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Autumn Colors
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Lavishly Layer
• Marker POP Challenge (formerly iCopic) - 2E, must use Markers - (1st week) Color Something
• Paper Pretties - SIO - Use Ribbon
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO – Autumn
• PanPastel UK Challenge - 1E, SIO - Autumn/Fall
• Pile It On - It`s a Stitch Up
• The Crafty Pad - SIO - Autumn Colours: Brown, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green (at least 2 colours)
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Crazy 4 Challenges - #C4C154 Anything goes with a fall twist
• Speedy and Friends -#125 Favourite Technique (Coloring with Copic markers)
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -3E, 2W - #52 Fall Colours*
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Our Craft Lounge - SIO – use Twine
• Simply Create Too - 2W - Week 1, Anything Goes
• C.R.A.F.T. - 5E – Autumn
• Delightful Challenges - 1E, SIO – Anything but a card
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO – Anything goes
• Do You Stack Up? - 3E – Kraft & twine
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E -  (ends Sep-26) Anything goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - (ends Sep-19) Anything goes
• Simply Create - must be digital/papercraft - Always anything goes
• Creative Belli - 2W - #152 Autumn (old twine, seam binding and buttons)
• Make it Monday – Anything goes
• MFP SpeedyTV Simple Salutations – Autumn/fall

Leaf Note Cards

Hello!  I just have a quick project share with you today.  I have been trying to make some notecards to donate to my daughter’s school for their annual fund raiser.   This is the first of 3 sets that I have completed. 

Here is a look at one of the cards in the set.  I didn’t include photos of each card because they are all pretty similar.

 

Here is a look at the entire set.   The photo is a little warm.  The coloring in the photo above is more accurate.  Each is lined with Papertrey Rustic Cream cardstock. 

 

 

So what do you think?  Do you think asking for a minimum bid of $5 for 6 notecards and envelopes is too high?  I’m not sure what to put on them. 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Don’t forget to check out my blog candy.  You still have time to enter.

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Papertrey Tiny Tags
• Inks: Close To My Heart Chocolate, Distress Ink Tea Dye
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft & rustic cream CS, BoBunny Forever Fall DP pad
• Tools:  Big Shot, Sweet ‘n Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die, Martha Stewart & Fiskars edge punches, Papertrey Linen embossing plate
• Supplies:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons

Challenges:

• Bearly Mine - 2E, SIO - #52 Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiments - 1E, SIO – Leaves
• Jackson's Digital Expressions - 3E SIO -  Clean & Simple Anything Goes
• Papelitos Stamps 3E - #11 Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Always Anything Goes
• Use It Tuesdays - 2W, must use hoarded supply's & say what you used - Anything Goes (hoarded DP & buttons)
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Fall Fun
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (2nd week) Fall Frolic
• Love to Create - 3E - Ribbon or Twine
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Autumn Colors
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks - Fall Inspiration
• No Matter Which Challenges - M, F - (Sept) Die Cuts and/or Punches
• Pile It On - Patterned Paper
• 2 Sisters - #108 Fall
• One Stop Craft - #198 No floral enbellishements
• * Bloggers - JFF – bring on the fall
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Raise The Bar – M, celebrate fall
• Do You Stack Up – kraft & twine
• SpeedyTV Simply Salutations challenge and Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co – Simple Salutations – Fall
• StampTV Live chat challenge – Fall

It’s Fall

The weather over the weekend was cooler and really put me in the mood for autumn.   On Sunday, I baked some Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip mini-muffins.  Not only did they taste really yummy but they left my house smelling wonderful.   I also had to break out my recipe for Autumn Pork Chops.  Yum, yum, yum!  I just love this time of year. 

I’m not just going to tempt you with my favorite autumn recipes, I also have a card to share with you.  This is a new image from Whimsy & Stars Studio and it perfect for the season.  I LOVE this image.  I also broke out some new autumn-themed papers.

 

 

Although it is a bit hard to tell in the photo, the center part of both pumpkins is layered and popped up to add some dimension.

 

Have a fabulous week!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

P.S.  Don’t forget to check out my blog candy.  Click on the photo below to be taken to the details.

 

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  It’s Fall (digital stamp) from Whimsy & Stars Studio
• Inks:  Distress Ink Tea Dye
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Stampin’Up Pumpkin Pie CS, Neenah Crest solar white CS, Bo Bunny Apple Cider paper pad
• Tools: Copic markers, Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities Label One, Taylored Expressions Chicken Wire impression plate, Cropodile
• Embellishments:  Burlap, misc. leaf ribbon, May Arts jute ribbon, eyelets, Sakura gelly roll pens in gold glitter and white

Challenges:

• Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - (Sept) Distressing
• Craft Your Passion - Blast from the past - Challenge # 109 Torn or distressed edges
• Cupcake Craft - In Stitches
• Eureka Stamps - 3E, F - Fall Fun
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (2nd week) Autumn Colours (ends 15th Sept)
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (2nd week) Fall Frolic (ends 16th Sept)
• Love to Create - 3E - Ribbon or Twine
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Autumn Colors
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Tammy's Scrapin Corner  - 2E on anything goes weeks - Fall Inspiration
• Gingerloft - 2W - (2nd week) Birds of a Feather
• Great Impressions - M, 3E, SIO - (Sept) Sentimental Journey
• Kenny K`s Krafty Krew - 1E, SIO - Autumn Hues
• Pile It On - Patterned Paper
• The Squirrel & the Fox - 2E, 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters - #108 Fall
• Send a Smile for Kids - 2W 2E -  2ndW Cute Fall or Halloween card
• * Bloggers - JFF – bring on the fall
• Clearly Inspired - 2W, 1E, SIO - Week 1, leaves
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Raise The Bar – M, celebrate fall
• My Heart Pieces Digital Stamps Challenge - 2W, 3E -  (ends Sep-12) Lots of layers
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sept-12) Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - Anything goes
• Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes
• My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #73 anything goes
• Heck of a Challenge – Anything goes

And the Winner is…..

Did you vote?    Are you anxiously waiting to find out the winner?

 

 

Your wait is over!  The winner is …   Sunflower Bird!   Head over to the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog to download this little cutie as a freebie while you can. (While you are there, don’t forget to sign up as a follower so you don’t miss out on any future freebies.)  He will be available only until this Saturday, Sept. 8 at Noon (Eastern Time).  After that, you will be able to find him in the Whimsy and Stars Studio store.

 

Here is a card that I put together using this new, autumn-themed image.

 

 

When I think of autumn birds, for some reason crows always come to my mind.   I wish all the crows around my house were as cute as this little bird!   (Did you know a group of crows is called a “murder””?  No wonder they have such a sinister reputation.)

You may be wondering about the other image “It’s Fall”.  Don’t worry, if you love that image as much as I do, it will be available in the Whimsy and Stars Studio store later today.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Don’t forget to stop by the Whimsy & Stars Studio blog to download Sunflower Bird before Saturday.

 

 

To check out my blog candy, click on the image below!

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Sunflower Bird (digital stamp) by Whimsy and Stars Studio
• Inks:  none
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Copic markers, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities circle dies
• Embellishments: Hug Snug orange seam binding, Divine twine baker’s twine, misc. buttons, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup die cuts

 

Challenges:

• Deep Ocean Challenge - 2W - #33 Things With Wings
• LEJ Designs SIO -  #19 Autumnal
• Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge 1E, SIO - You Leave Me In Stitches
• Papelito's Stamps 3E - Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly -Anything Goes
• Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item - #69 Beautiful Bows
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Always Anything Goes
• Tuesday Alchemy -Anything Goes
• Use It Tuesdays - 2W, must use hoarded supply's & say what you used -  Use That Ribbon  (Old ribbon, twine & papers)
• Craft Your Passion - Floral Images
• Digi Makeover Challenge - SIO, must use digi - Button Up!
• Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Autumn Colours
• Lollipop Crafts - 2W - (1st week) Fall Frolic
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Stamp and Create - M, 1E/week - (Sept) Anything Goes
• Stamp with Fun – Button
• Tammy Scrapin Corner - 2E on anything goes weeks- Anything With Wings
• The Pink Elephant - Use Patterned Paper
• There's Magic in the Air - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Things with Wings
• Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E - Anything Goes
• Unique Crafters Challenge - M, P1, 3E - Anything Goes -
• One Stitch At A Time - SIO - Use a Digi
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Anything Goes
• Send a Smile for Kids - 2W 2E -  1stW Cute Fall or Halloween card
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• Pause, Dream, Enjoy – You're So TWEET (birds or chicks)
• Inky Impressions - SIO - anything goes
• My Mum's Craft shop - 3E - #73 anything goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #92 Sewing
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sept-12) Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images - SIO, 2W - Anything goes

School Daze

Happy Tuesday!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  We really enjoyed having an extra day off this week for Labor Day. 

Today is my daughter’s first day of school.  I can’t believe she is in 5th grade!  It seems like yesterday when I was sending her off to Kindergarten.   In the spirit of sending her off to her first day of middle school, I made this card for her using Bitty Love from Paper and Such.

 

Once again I was trying to do a bit more of a CAS card than my usual style.  I had to go back and layer the apples to give it a bit of dimension because I just couldn’t leave it as it.   I have to admit I originally envisioned a single layer card but that was just too much outside my comfort zone.  I love when other people make single layer cards but I just can’t do it myself.  

Julie made a big announcement on the Paper and Such blog last night.   She has made the difficult decision to close the store.  Of course she is going to have a big sale!  Right now, you can get 30% off everything in stock. 

 

While you are here, don’t forget to check out my blog candy!

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Bitty Love from Paper and Such
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Antique Linen
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, October Afternoon Schoolhouse & Detours papers
• Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Provo Craft Seeing Spots embossing folder, Close To My Heart corner punch, Stampin Up edge punch, Fiskars edge punch
• Embellishments:  October Afternoon Report Card sticks, Tim Holtz paper clip, Twinery Charcoal baker’s twine (available at Paper & Such), misc. button, Jenni Bowlin malted milk paint dauber, Zig Pure Red pen, Copic black multiliner, Copic markers & colorless blender

Challenges:

• Critter Sketch - Back to School is Cool
• Fashionista Challenge  - M, (Running 3wks) - (3rd week) Card for a Child
• Incy Wincy Designs - Back to School
• Love to Create - 3E - Back to School
• Make it Monday - always Anything Goes
• Stamp with Fun – Button
• Always Something Creative - P1, JFF - Enrollement/back to school
• Desert Island Crafters - M, 2W, P1/15 - choose 3 or more from the list (pens <to color with>, alphabet, apple for teacher)
• Doodle Challenges - P1, M,  3E - (ends Sept-12) School Days
• Ladybug Crafts - M, P1, 3E - Anything Goes
• Natalie and Amy's Challenge - M, P30 - Anything Goes
• Scrappy Frogs - M - (Sept) Back to School
• Catch The Bug - 3E, SIO -  Anything Goes
• Just Some Lines 2W, SIO - 2ndW Back to School
• Inspire Me Fridays – Always Anything Goes
• CCEE Stampers - 1E, JFF – back to school
• Do You Stack Up? - 3E – back to school
• Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (ends Sept-12) Anything Goes
• Pixie Dust Studio - SIO - the bell is ringing - back to school
• Creative Belli - 2W - #151 back to school
• Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
• The Perfect Sentiment - must have sentiment on front - anything goes
• Papelito's Stamps 3E - Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly -Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door 3E - Always Anything Goes