{Hay There!}

   I ordered the stamp set "Cowlik Birthday" while Joann's was having their 50% off sale and I received it over the weekend. I instantly fell in love with the adorable cow, and cute cute critters that go along with this set! I used Copic and Promarkers to color my scene. I also just received the Quickcutz Sun die, and word bubble die in the mail yesterday. I bought them each  on Scrapbuck for $1.00!! The retro barn inspired paper is by The Paper Studio.  Today I am playing along with the current Stampendous Challenge: Summer.  That's it for today, and thank YOU for visiting my blog today!

                                                                      

{Amazing Wonderful Dad}

I decided to play along with this weeks CAS-ual Friday challenge:

  I created my card using stamps from Technique Tuesday, and my KNK Zing. This is my first "alpha-card" and it was fun to create! I went with a denim and red gingham theme.  Both  of the patterned papers I used are by The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby Brand). I finished off my card with machine stitching and bling added to each corner. I hope you like it! Thank you for visiting my blog today!
                                                             
                                                                                       

YNS June Release Blog Hop

                                      


Hello and welcome to the Your Next Stamp June New Release Blog Hop!!! All of the new and adorable YNS images are now available for purchase at the YNS Store ! We’ve put together a fun hop to give you lots of inspiration for these super cute stampsJ The hop starts at Jenny P’s awesome blog and will end on Saturday, June 9th at 12 midnight EST. Here is the complete list in case you get lost:


Jenny P. http://mylittlestampinspot.blogspot.com/

Wendy
Peggy
Jen R.
Kerri
Angela-June Guest
Veronica http://lk2thestarz.blogspot.com/--- You are here!
Diana
Jen D.
Dana
Susan

Karen http://www.yournextstamp.blogspot.com/


 We have some special PRIZES hidden along the hop! Three new release stamp prize packs will be given away to some lucky hoppers, so make sure you comment on all the blogs for your chance to win!


Karen has also put together some special Bundle Deals including the popular “I want it all” YNS Bundle so make sure you check those out!


Now let me show you what I created for the hop!

I used the ADORABLE Jam Jar stamp and matching die, a cute fairie from the "Seasonal Fairies" stamp set, and a sentiment from "Special Delivery". That gorgeous paper is from the DCWV Spring collection. Love it and it matches the fairies so well.  I also created this little cutie for the hop:

I used the "Spring Summer Globe/Jar Accesories set". Oh my it is SO cute! I wanted to give my card a nautical feel to match the dolphin so I used patterned paper from the latest Echo Park collection "Paradise Beach".
Now it’s time to hop on over to Diana's amazing blog! Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hopping!


                                                        

YNS June Release Sneak Peek!

Hello! Today I am thrilled to be able to give you a sneak peak at one of the adorable sets that is being released this month by Your Next Stamp! The oh so cute frogs on my card are from the new release "Spring Summer Globe Accessories". I used the YNS cloud and grass dies to create my card. The lily pads were also created using the cloud die! Make sure you come back tomorrow for our Full Release and the design team Blog Hop! We will also have a party, and challenges with prizes in our Splitcoast Stampers member company forum!

                                                   

{Papertrey Ink MIM-Your Special Day}

   Howdy! I am here with a card for this weeks PTI Make It Monday Challenge: Pocket Cards. I rarely make pocket cards so this was a fun challenge for me.

 I used the PTI sets Rosie Posie, and Beautiful Butterflies. The GORGEOUS paper is from the "Spring Fling" collection by Teresa Collins. I stamped my flower in SU Pink Pirouette ink, and then used an eye shadow applicator and SU Pretty In Pink ink to accent the flower.  The leaves were stamped in Soft Sky.  I hope this weekend has been treating you well, and always always, thank you for visiting my blog today!

                                                                     

{Little Little Lightning Bug}

Hello! Today I am posting a card for the current Paper Smooches Sparks challenge. This challenge a photo inspiration challenge. Here is the photo:

  I play the piano so as soon as I saw the challenge this week I knew I wanted to "play" along. Sorry, I couldn't resist. =0)  I used the Paper Smooches set Giddy Bugs to create  my card. I colored him with copic and promarkers. I used my long neglected diamond Stickles to make this wings sparkle!   I'm gonna make this a short one since it is the weekend and I have family visiting.  I hope you have a nice weekend and thank YOU for visiting my blog!

                                                              

{A Beautiful Day}

   Hello! I have to tell you about the conversation I just had with my Husband..We just finished dinner and I was at the kitchen sink getting the dishes ready to be washed and my Husband walked up behind me and said these exact words.."Let me take care of the dishes so that you can go work on your last submission for the Gallery Idol contest, I believe in you!" I am so grateful to have a supportive Husband. Love! 
   Ok, ok, let me tell you about my card! I created this today with the Paper Crafts magazine Gallery Idol contest in mind. I used a set I received in my Stamping Royalty package from Flourishes called "Zinnia". Zinnias are one of my very favorite flowers! I stamped the floral image in light gray card stock from Wausau Paper and  I used Copic markers to color the flowers. The patterned paper is from My Minds Eye. I finished off my card with a little bit of  hand stitching. I hope that you had a great weekend, and if you have not yet checked it out I posted a For Sale list "HERE". Lots of great deals! Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you have a wonderful week!

                                                

Stamp Sale - Thinning Out My Stamp Collection!!

I have way too many stamps and would love to find these sets a new home! Email me at   alwaysctr@yahoo.com if you see something you want! Shipping not included but I will ship in a padded envelope for $1-$2 (more if you buy more then 3 sets) based on zip code in the USA.

Stampin Up Loads Of Love - $11.00

Stampin Up Just Buzzin By- $14.00

Stampin Up Fifth Avenue Floral with matching Embossing folder - $25.00 *hold*

Stampin Up Messages For Mom - $9.00

 

 Stampin Up True Friend - $8.00

Stampin Up Happy Heart Day - $8.00

Stampin Up If The Halo Fits - $6.00

Stampin Up Reverse Prints - $8.00

Stampin Up NUM Family Accesories - $14.00

 Stampin Up Love Ya Bunches - $5.00

Stampin Up Garden Collage - $8.00

Stampin Up Too Terrific Tags - $4.00

                                                                      Stampin Up A Flower For All Seasons - $5.00

Stampin Up For All You Do - $12.00 *hold*

Banner Basics Two- Brand New Never Opened - $10.00

 Flower Patch Collection - Making Memories -  NEVER USED - $3.00 *hold*

A Muse Studio Scrubber (Used once, I like my SU scrubber) - $9.00

Verve - Fluttering By - $2.00
Impression Obsession- Cupcake - $3.00 *hold*

Unity - Girl Of The Moment NUM - $4.00
Unity Homemade 6 Bean Soup - $10.00

Gina K Stamps - Special Delivery Addition NUM - $5.00

Stampendous - Flutterfly Friends - $3.00 *hold*
Stampendous - Two  You NUM - $3.00 *hold*

PSA Essentials - Halloween NUM - $6.00
PSA Essentials- Christmas NUM - $6.00

Hampton Arts - Oh Baby - $2.00 * hold*

Autumn Leaves -  Funky Flowers - $2.00

Fancy Pants Design - Little Star - $2.00 *hold*

Inkadinkado Cling Stamps - Garden Gate - $2.00 *hold*
                                              Fish - $2.00
                                              Butterflies - $2.00 *hold*

Hero Arts - Sew Artsy - $4.00 *hold*

Close To My Heart - All My Love - $5.00  SOLD
Close To My Heart - No Peeking - $5.00

Again email me at alwaysctr@yahoo.com if interested!


                                 

{Special Delivery}

                                                                         
 Hiya! I'm here to show you a card I created using the YNS stamp set "Special Delivery". This adorable set was designed by Jenny Suchin! I had fun mixing and matching papers with this card. I hope that you are having a great weekend and as always thank you for visiting my blog today!