Happy Birthday to me !

Hi all,


Yep, today is the day that my Mama gave birth to me some 44 years ago. Did I just tell y'all my age? Oh well, if you have a 4 y.o. that tells it to every one she runs into, even the cashier at the grocery store, LOL, then you know your age is no secret anyhow,LOL!!

So, in honor of this special day and my upcoming FIRST Blogoversary on the 9th (some of you may have noticed that Blogoversary.com is totally screwed up on my sidebar. I have changed it for like 2 weeks several times a day and it does not count the correct days :C) I have decided to give you all a little something!!! And that little something comes in form of some calorie free candy. How about that?


So, let me show you what is up for one of you peeps out there :D:D

All right, let me tell you what you'll have to do to be eligible to win this yummy 0 calorie candy.

Nothing, absolutely nothing, but leave me some love under this post, but remember if you don't have a Blogger account you will have to leave me your name and e-mail address so I'll have a way of contacting you.

I have tried to provide a little bit of everything in this candy. It has some awesome Basic Grey paper (the 6x6 pads) of Eva and Lime Rickey. To make it easier for you to get started creating right away, I have added all kinds of other goodies as well. Let me see if I can remember all (see when you get older ;D you can't remember all the time where you put your notes, yeah, I wrote everything down and can't find the list, so you all have to excuse me if I forget anything, but either way, I promise, you will not be disappointed.:D:D:D

1 pkg. Prima flowers (bra) with tons of medium size flowers in pink and white

5 meters of sheer pink ribbon

1 pkg. Making Memories (7yds. total) of Vintage Findings

1 pkg. Doodlebug pink rick rack

1 spool of Wrights Cluny Lace in white

1 spool of American Crafts white rick rack

(that's to go with the Eva pad ;D)

1 small bag of lime green Primas

1 small bag of orange Primas

lime green sheer ribbon

1 pkg. of Heidi Grace Ribbon assortment (4 +yards)

1 small bag of assorted buttons

(all of that for the Lime Rickey pad)

1 package of Studio 18 Rhinestones in red

1 package of Studio 18 Rhinestones in pale yellow

1 package of Studio 18 Rhinestones in clear

1 Studi G clear butterflies stamp set

1 Inkadinkado clear mini stamp "Friends"

1 small bag of clear Dew Drops

1 Cuttlebug embossing folder Victoria

1 Cuttlebug embossing folder Divine Swirls

1 assorted bag of Prima Hydrangeas (my all time favorites!!!)

So, what do you think? Can you leave me some love for all of this,LOL?

I will use Random.org to pick ONE winner on the 9. February 2010 at 8PM Mountain Time.

Well, this is it for right now. Thanks so much for stopping by and making this Birthday special.

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Hello and Happy Saturday......

stamping friends!!!! WOW, this week just flew by! Yesterday I received an e-mail newsletter from CPC's (Christian Paper Crafts) and their Fun on Friday challenge caught my eye. See I've had my Nesties for quite some time now and all I have been doing is use them to cut and nothing else. When Cindy was referring to a technique called dry embossing that she saw GinaK. use on her weekly StampTV videos I kind got curious ;D. Well, to make a long story short I went to StampTV watched the video, went back to CPC and read more about the challenge and went straight to town. It was pretty easy to do but I think I'll use another cardboard shim next time to make the embossing pop a little more. Have a look at my CPC FOF#38 challenge

And we know that in all things......

Recipe:

Paper:PTI True Black, SU Sky Blue, Basic Grey Periphery

Stamps: ODBD Scripture Collection 1 Romans 8:28

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Faded Jeans

Accessories: Nesties Labels 9, Fleur De Lis Pendant, Dark Blue Dew Drops, Prima Hydrangeas, Prima Heirloom Willow Leaf, Recollections light blue half pearl brad, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Foam Tape, Tombo Glue

So, what do you think? Does this look cool or what? :D:D.

I love the way this technique frames the scripture even more than just cutting and embossing the Labels 9 die. I think I will use this technique a lot more now...especially since I found out I actually can get some use out of my embossing mat now, where before I never really used it,LOL!!

Well, this is it for me for right now. I have something special up my sleeves,LOL!!! Yep, on Tuesday is my Birthday and a week later is my Blog Anniversary. I suppose you have a feeling what is coming, right? Well, we shall see, so make sure you'll check back... I promise you, you will not be disappointed ;D;D. At least I think you won't,LOL!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Enjoy your weekend and big hugs,

WOW.......

I can't believe it is Wednesday already!!! How are you all doing today? Guess what? I have 2 cards to share with you today. Yep, two and they are CAS ones,hehe!!

For my first card I dug out a Stampin' Up set I bought a couple of years ago called 'Happy Heart Day'. Are you ready?


Love you

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, DCWV textured red card stock

Stamp: SU 'Happy Heart Day'

Ink: Palette Moulin Rouge

Accessories: Nesties butterflies, white satin ribbon, ZVA crystal flourish, tiny crystals from my stash I still have from Japan ;D, Martha Stewart edger punch lace hearts, foam tape

Well, did I tell you too much, this card being CAS? You know this is the perfect card to make when you are short on time as this one only took like 10 minutes if that.

On to my second card.....CAS as well ;D. For this card I used an even older set I bought when I first started stamping from Close to my heart and it is called 'Moments'..To be honest this was the very first time that I inked these words "love" up as Valentine's Day is right around the corner I thought it was the right one to use,hehe. I also used for the very first time a brand NEW embossing folder that I bought from the Romance Bundle over at HSN, but you know I don't even know the name of the folder :C. When you buy these bundles they come in a box of 3 5x7 and 3 A2 folders but neither of them has a name written anywhere. So, if you happen to know the name of this folder..send me an e-mail (my e-mail addy is in the sidebar under the "not so fun stuff")

LOVE

Recipe:

Paper:PTI White, K&Company Ancestry

Stamp: CTMH Moments

Ink: Chalk Box Rust, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accesories: Nesties scalloped hearts, Cuttlebug embossing folder from the Romance Bundle, antique heart button, Dew Drops from the Sunflower collection, white satin ribbon, Bow Easy

So, what do you think of these two oh, so CAS cards?

Well, this is it for me for today...my little one the 4 y.o. is not feeling so well. She needs some "Mommy Time".

Thanks so much for stopping by today...as always it means a lot to me that you take time to come and visit.

Happy stamping and hugs,

Good Monday morning....

my stamping friends. I have a card for you all today that I made for Sharon Johnson's SSNOTIME#123 . For you that don't know about Sharon's weekly challenge....she has some super easy challenges and I am not kidding you...you can whip up a card in no time as the requirements are so easy it really takes "No Time" ;D.

Have a look at my take on


SSNOTIME#123

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Rustic Cream, K&Company Ancestry

Stamps: ODBD Friendship

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye

Accessories: Nesties Labels 9, off white crochet lace, vintage heart button, Basic Grey Opaline pearl flourishes, All Natural Accents mini paper roses, Recollections half pearls, foam tape, crystal effects to attach the button and the tiny flowers

What do you think...did I achieve a Vintage looking card? For you that have been around my blog for a while know that I absolutely LOVE Vintage and most of my cards are that. All of the wonderful laces and romantic looking little flowers and gorgeous papers out there make it so easy ;D.

If you care to find out more about this fun challenge head on over to Sharon's Blog and check it out.

Thanks so much for stopping by and if you have a chance I'd love to find out what you think about this card.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Hugs,

Welcome........

to the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge Team Hop! If you came on over here from Christine Okkens wonderful Blog "ChristineCreations" you are in the right place, if not, you might want to go back to the ODBD Blog and start over. We have lots of fun and a chance to win, so we don't want you to miss out.

But wait, before we get into all of the hopping and huntin' I'll give a little bit of what is happening at ODBD, all right?

See, I had to keep my mouth zipped for the last month or so and now I can finally scream it from the roof tops :D:D:D. Starting on February 6th I will be officially be part of the ODBD Challenge Team, YEAH!!!!!! See, God is good and I tell ya' if you do what he tells you to do, you will be rewarded. My reward is being on this team and being able to spread the word about his goodness through what I love most......stamping. I am forever grateful for being on a wonderful team of very, and I mean that in every sense of the word, TALENTED ladies that shine every time they pick up ODBD stamps. It is going to be 7 of us, including the Glowbug (as most of you know her) herself, Chris Olsen as Team Leader/Coordinator and these wonderful ladies

Christine Okken - ChristineCreations -

Natalie Dever - Dougnat Diaries -

Francie Gumprecht - Francies Fancy -

Sabrina Jackson - (that's me ;D;D)

Patter Cross - Triple the Scraps -

America Kuhn - Cards by America -

Chris Olsen - Twinkles Glow With Stamps -

So, starting on February 6, 2010 we will start our first official challenge as a team, which will be called "Shining the Light" .These challenges are weekly and there is lots of fun planned, so be sure to mark your calendar and come back ;D;D.

Today the new team has a lot of fun planned for you with a Blog Hop and Scavenger Hunt!!!!!

You will have the opportunity to meet all of the above named ladies of the team and view their amazing creations and hunt for the item of the scavenger hunt which will be revealed in just a minute!!!

One very blessed hopper who e-mails Chris Olsen all the correct items and places where they found these items will be randomly chosen to win the

Light of the World

stamp set!! Which was the very first stamp set Kelley came out with.

Here is the list of what you need to find on the blogs for the scavenger hunt:

1. red ric rac

2. Psalm 28:7

3. mittens

4. damask

5. palm trees

6. daisies

7. polka dotted tea pot

(please note that all items are on sidebars or heading bars and backgrounds, NOT in the posts themselves!!!!!)

The names of the participating team members are the same as I listed above in the introduction! If you should find missing links, simply check back here for the next person in the list and mention in your comment that you were not able to comment on that person's post. This Hop/Scavenger Hunt is meant to be FUN FOR ALL.... NOT frustration!! It's a game with a chance to win a "Light of the World" stamp set...and we understand if someones blog is "down". Often you can try again later and get on..but if you try and can't leave a comment on someones blog, simply tell us in your end comment who you were not able to get and we will still enter you in the drawing!!

So, all you have to do to be eligible to win is:

1. Complete the hop, leaving comments on EACH blog and return to the ODBD blog and tell us you have visited each blog and left a comment.

2. E-mail Chris Olsen at chrisolsenodbd@aol.com with the names of the items and the blogs you found them at (eg. Kelley - loaf of bread)

3. Do this by Thursday January 28,2010 at 8:00 PM EST.

4. Check back on the ODBD blog on Saturday January 30,2010 to see who the winner is!!

But before you leave I'd like to share with you what I have created for this fun Blog Hop. Have a look

You are the Light....


Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, SU Bashful Blue, PTI White

Stamp: ODBD Light of the World

Ink: VersaFine OnyxBlack, Chalk Box Kraft, Su Bashful Blue

Accessories: Nesties deckled rectangles large, antique copper mini brads, yellow Dew Drop (for the lighthouse light), Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Cuttlebug embossing folder Forest Branches(the negative side is shown to make it look like water)

This is my first card, but I have one more for you ;D. Yep, I just could not contain myself,hehe.

My second card is totally different and I had to take two shots of it...one for the outside and one for the inside of the card. Since I could not get myself to cut up this fabulous DP by K&Company called Blue Awning (I bought like 3 12x12 pads of it...shhh... don't tell my DH ;D) I went with a 5.5x5.5 card.

The Lord is my Light.....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI Kraft, Bazzill shades of green textured card stock, K&Company Blue Awning

Stamp: same as above Light of the World but Psalm 27:1

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Tea Dye, Old Paper, SU Mellow Moss, Certainly Celery, Chalk Box Yellow Cadmium, VersaFine Onyx Black

Accessories: Nesties Circles large, Petite Ovals Large, Jute ribbon, Olive satin ribbon, EK Success Diamond lace edger punch, pearl lettuce Dew Drops, antique copper cross charm, foam tape

Wheew.....that was one LONG post...sorry, but I hope that the Blog Hop/Scavenger Hunt will make up for it ;D.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and make sure you leave each and every one of us new gals some love. To make the time go by faster get yourself a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the amazing eye candy that is waiting on you!! Your next stop will be Patter Cross over at Triple the Scraps

We will see you for our first OFFICIAL challenge on February 6, 2010 bright and early.

Hugs,

Good morning......

stamping friends!!! Sorry, I did not post yesterday..things just got in the way, but I have 2 cards to share with you today, how about that? :D:D

Well, to get this post a moving ,here is the first one. Have you seen this amazing DP by Basic Grey called Origins? Oh my goodness, is this paper gorgeous...so perfect for masculine and feminine cards alike. So here is my first card using this yummy paper and the amazing January release set Baptism/Confirmation from ODBD.

One Lord, one Faith.......

Recipe:

Paper: SU Chocolate Chip, PTI Rustic Cream, Basic Grey Origins (available at the ODBD store)

Stamps: Baptism/Confirmation

Ink: SU Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Nesties Megabilities curved rectangles, Recollections golden half pearls, EK Success edger punch Scroll, golden cross charm, Cuttlebug embossing folder Victoria, chocolate satin ribbon, foam tape and double sided tape

Where this card is a little more earthy, my next card is totally different and has a very girly feeling to it and yes, I used yet some more Basic Grey DP, you all know that I am huge sucker for Basic Grey...their papers are just awesome (no I am not getting endorsed by them....just LOVE their products:D). For this second card I used the Wisteria pad...I know it has been around for a while, but it has such gorgeous papers, I am still hoarding it, LOL!!!

Have a look at my

Fear not, for I AM WITH YOU....

Recipe:

Paper: PTI White, Basic Grey Wisteria, Textured card stock in a buttercup color

Stamps: Isaiah 41:10 from the Scripture Collection 1 set from ODBD

Ink: SU Bashful Blue

Accessories: Nesties Labels 9, recollections half pearls, Prima E line flowers in white, Prima Heirloom leaves, 3 D glue dot, foam tape, double sided tape

So, what do you think? A little bit of everything, right?

Creating these two cards was absolutely therapy for me as I was able to whip these babies up Friday night, while my DH was in Phoenix attending a special church service with our Pastor and the choir. It felt so good to be stamping..while my girls were stamping with me (for a little while, then I sent them to bed) and waiting up for my husband. God is so good...I tell ya!

Before I go for now I have some exciting new to share with you all that are happening over at ODBD starting at 8 AM on Saturday. Yes, this coming Saturday the 23rd. The brand NEW Challenge Design Team will be introduced and not just that.....you will have the chance to participate in a fun scavenger hunt/ blog hop ...plus, but shhhhhh don't tell anyone YET...there will be a special prize!!! But you'll have to go over to the ODBD Blog on Saturday to find it out more!!!

Only 2 more DAYS!!!!!

All right....I've got you all excited and I showed you 2 cards...I am off for right now. Have a fantastic day...it looks like it is going to rain again here...but that is a good thing, right? The perfect weather to whip up a card or two,LOL!!

Thanks for stopping by...I love it when you come and visit me.

Hugs,

Hello on this beautiful Tuesday.....

my stamping friend!!! As I have promised you I will be sharing a few more cards with you all this week that I made using some amazing sets by ODBD that were released this month. Since I showed off 2 a little more masculine cards yesterday, I am changing gears a little and share some feminine cards with you. You will love, love, love the DP I've used on them. Kelley started carrying some gorgeous S.e.i. papers and they are truly amazing. Have a look at my first card to see for yourself


Whoever Believes







Recipe:


Paper:PTI White, burgundy textured cs (unknown), S.e.i. Juliet flocked/velvety DP, S.e.i. Juliet First Kiss DP





Stamps: Baptism/Confirmation ODBD Mark 16:16

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Aged Mahogany


Accessories: Nesties Fleur De Lis, Nesties Labels 9, Kaiser half pearls in rose, lots of 3D foam tape



You can not really see it in the photo, but both of the DP's have the same flowers on them so they go really, really well together. The BG DP is the velvet DP and truly feels like fabric and the one under the Fleur De Lis is kind of shiny looking and so gorgeous. As you can imagine it almost hurt to cut this gorgeous paper up ;D;D.



All right, on to # 2 for today for this card I chose some more Juliet DP in shades of rose, white and grey/silver....just like the other day with the simple "God Bless You" card here .


But for this card I brought out some yummy satin ribbon and some glass beads, LOL!!



God's Love



Recipe:
Paper: PTI White, PTI Scarlet Jewel, S.e.i. Juliet DP

Stamp: Confirmation Set ODBD Romans 5:5

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Aged Mahogany

Accessories: Nesties Labels 9, white satin ribbon, handmade hat pin with glass beads in pink/silver, silver heart charm, frosted Dew Drops, double sided tape, foam tape

What do you think? Totally different from yesterday's cards yet I used the same stamp sets, pretty cool how versatile these sets are. Kelley has outdone herself on this release.

Thanks Kelley, love those sets!!!!

Well, I have a busy day ahead of me, so I'll have to go, but make sure you'll check back later this week for some more eye candy ;D;D.

I will also try to take a picture of some YUMMY Blog Candy that I will be offering as my Blogaversary is approaching fast!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Have a fabulous day.

Hugs,