Karber Forget me not!

Happy happy Monday, how are you? Today is bittersweet, it's my last Karber's card as their DT. I can't believed 3 months has gone by so quickly. I had so much fun being on the Karber weekly challenge team. Thank you very much for the opportunity. But don't worry, it's certainly not the last time I play with these digi's. So, stay tune! :)

Back to this Karber weekly challenge, the theme is FORGET ME NOT. Use a tool or something that you haven't use for a longgggg time! So, I pulled out my Koh-i-Noh color pencil, Prismacolor pencils, and gamsol. I colored Jude with them. No Copics involved or harmed during the creation of this card. LOL! Plus, I even added Flower Soft (I love this stuff, honestly I like to collect all the colors, but seriously I don't use them enough)

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Karber Jude Love

Paper: Bo Bunny crazy love collection

Others: Koh-i-Noor color pencils, Prismacolor pencils, gamsol, flower soft, MS border punch, nesties, TH distressing ink, white gel pen, ribbon, and bling

A show called Cutie Pie and more...

Hello hello CCM fans and happy weekend. How about a show called CUTIE PIE featuring our CCM superstars Jordy and Candace? Hehe.. I can't tell you how much I love this stage. You love it too, click HERE to get it. ;)

Stamp used: Puppet Show

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Chi Chi Memories Puppet Show

Paper: Bazzill, Graphic 45 le' romantique collection well groomed

Copics: B21, B41, E000, E00, E02, E15, E17, E27, E33, E35, E42, G16, R59, RV32, RV34, RV69, W0, W2, W4, W6, Y38

Others: Stardust pen, pearls, glitter, Viva glass effect gel in transparent

Shhh, don't tell... here is a sneak peek for the new February stamps! Trust me, you wouldn't be disappointed. I love, love, LOVE the new set. It's so cute! I can't wait until February to show all of you.

Plus...

• New CCM sketch challenge #24 is up, join us for a chance to win some CCM digi's.
• Happy Valentine's Day set is on sale now, get your now! Click HERE!

Baby Buds Designs and By LORi Designs Blog Hop!

Please scroll down for InStyle Stamp Blog Hop!

Today is a DOUBLE BLOG HOP!!! That’s right, Baby Bud Designs and By LORi Designs have teamed up to bring you a big ol' blog hop! What a fantastic line up of extremely talented designers showcasing some pretty adorable images.

Today you’ll find a ton of inspiration and of course a hop isn’t a hop without some prizes right? So be sure to leave comments on every stop!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful creations that both of these wonderful Design Teams have created for you! You won’t be disappointed!

If you get lost along the way the whole list will be posted at each of the Main blogs! Have fun and thanks for joining us today!

BY LORi Designs Blog

Baby Bud Blog

ANDREA

CALYPSO

ANGELA

ILDIKO

ARIELLE

JENN

HANNAH

JENNETTE

JACQUIE

KERRY <--HERE

JANE

LISA

JAYNE

MARGIE

JENNIFER

MARIA

LINDA

TAMMYLEE

MERCY

TANYA

SHERI

STEPHANIE

SHERRYANN

SILVIA

DEBBIE

KRISTA

LORI

Here is my card using Millie from Baby Buds Designs. Isn't she soooo cute and adorable? Since Valentine Day is right around the corner. I just love this V-day paper from B0 Bunny, hope you like it.

Your next stop is Jane!

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Baby Buds Designs Millie, sentiment from Amuse

Paper: Bo Bunny Crush

Copics: C3, C5, C7, R000, R00, R11, R29, R85, RV11, RV32, RV34, spica pen in blossom

Others: Nesties, ribbon, lace, TH distressing ink in spun sugar, flowers, pearls

InStyle Stamps January Blog Hop!

Welcome to the first InStyle Stamps Blog Hop for 2011!!! If you are arriving from Karin, you are on the right track. If not, you can start from the InStyle Stamps blog.

Here is the order:

Kristine

Cathy

Sandie

Taylor

Jessica

Axa

Angelique

Kimme

Jacquie

Karin

Me <--- Here

Jennifer

The theme? Valentine's Day. Here is my project, I made this little heart purse with Tia holding Cuddles. And can't forget the candies, hehe! That's it from me... Your next stop is the amazing Jennifer!

Don't forget to visit the ISS blog for a chance to win a $25 goodie bag from ISS. You have until Sunday January 30th at 6pm PST to finish the blog hop. The winner will be announce on Sunday night.

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: InStyle Stamp Tia and Cuddles

Paper: Bazzill. Basic Grey Curio

Copics: E50, E51, E53, E77, R22, R29, W0, W2

Others: Ribbon (colored with R22)

Best apple!

Hello and happy Thursday! Just chilling at home today, I'll be heading out to CHA tomorrow bright and early. I can't wait to meet all the InStyle stamps ladies and some of my friends from blog land. Yippie, don't worry I will sure take lots of pictures and tell you all about it. Here is a card that I made with Apple Chloe, love her, she is absolutely adorable.

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: InStyle Stamps Apple Chloe

Paper: We R Memory Keepers Show & Tell lunchbox

Copics: BG11, BG78, E000, E00, E35, E39, E49, E49, G12, R27, V99, Y15, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG25, YR12, 110

Others: Marvy scalloped punch, TH distessing ink pad

GRAC#101

Hello and happy Wednesday to you! Just popping in and say hello! :) Got to pack for CHA... Here is a simple CAS that I created for the Glenda's Random Amusing Challenge #101, the theme is to use stripes and polka dots. So, I picked the paper from Sassafras Wee Bundle. The stamp is from Amuse called three cups.

Have a wicked awesome day!

Karber Mondays.

Hello and I hope you had a great weekend. Since, it's Monday... Time for another Karber weekly challenge, this week's theme is DOTS and STRIPS. I have seen a lots of beautiful cards with black, white, and an extra color in blog land, so I decided to give it a try. I hope you like it.

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Karber Best Friend and Amuse love block

Paper: DCWV La Creme matstock

Copics: W2, W4, W6, RV69, 110

Others: washi paper tape, Epiphany crafts flower buttons, bling

Thinking of you...

Hello hello, how's your weekend? Sorry for being so quiet, I have been busy busy working and trying to finish my projects before heading out to CHA. I'm very excited, I never been to CHA before... but I'm looking forward to it, I'll sure keep you posted. If you are going to be there, please do stop by and say hi. I'll be hanging out at the InStyle Stamps booth.

Well, here is a card that I made with the InStyle Stamps Tia and Cuddles which will be releasing at CHA. Love her, she is so so cute, and I love her kitty too.

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: InStyle Stamps Tia and Cuddles

Paper: Basic Grey Marjolaine

Copics: BG0000, BG10, BG11, BG75, E08,, E31, E40, E50, E51, E53, G20, YG0000, YG01

Others: Fabics, TH flower sizzix dies, MS border punch, corner rounder, Basic Grey Marjolaine brads, vellum (for the flowers, then colored with Copics)

Have a happy day!

Time for some Chi Chi love, I absolutely adore this beautiful stage, I wish I'm standing there with the little bears, hehe!

Challenges:

Pile it On - Anything goes

Stamp something - Anything goes

AiFactory - Anything goes

P.S. Don't forget our Sketch Challenge #23 is still going on, click HERE to play along for a chance to WIN some Chi Chi Stamps!

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Chi Chi Memories Puppet Show

Copics: E07, E40, W0, W2, W4, W6

Others: Sticklers in gunmetal, blings

Glenda's Random Amusing Challenge #100

Woohoo!!! Glenda is celebrating her 100th Random Amusing Challenge!!! I love her challenge, I always try to play along. :) And of course, it's the celebration of the 100th Challenge, I cannot miss this. So, the challenge is to use red (Glenda's favorite color) on the card. :)

I kept this sample!!! I have been crazy about kraft cardstock lately. I used my favorite pearlescent poppy ink pad for the party crowd. Cheers!!!

Stamps: Amuse party silhouette and Cheers to you.

Paper: Memory box kraft card

Others: Ribbon and bling

Puppy Love

Hi hi, how are you today? Baby Buds Designs is sponsoring Oh Alice! this week. So, here is a card that I created with this little guy Ashton and his best pal Woof Doggie. I have been in the mood of Valentine cards lately, especially I saw the Bo Bunny Crush paper pad. Love it! And I ever used my Cricut (which was collecting dust on my craft table) to cut out some scalloped hearts.

2011 Craft New Year Goal: Use my Cricut more...

I also enter this card in a few challenges:

• Oh Alice! #46 - Queen Alice
• Etsy Inspired Challenge #122, their featured shop this week is Modern Bird and I was inspired by this beautiful necklace called Floating Heart.
• Cupcake Inspirations #94
• Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #50 - Black & White + 1

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Baby Buds Designs Ashton and Woof Doggie

Paper: Bo Bunny Crush

Copics: C1, C3, C4, C5, C7, E000, E00, E02, E40, R29, 110

Others: Cricut sweetheart, pearls, white gel pen

My InStyle Stamps Inspiration Challenge card

Good evening, I'm back to reveal my InStyle Stamps Inspiration Challenge card. As I already told you... I didn't keep it pink! What a twist for me. But I love this Basic Grey pyrus paper, so I was inspired with the 2 candy trees. I chose the paper with lots of trees. Very earthy!

I hope you can play along, click here for more details!

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: InStyle Stamps Tia and Cuddles

Paper: Basic Grey Pyrus

Copics: BG72, BG75, E000, E00, E02, E04, E35, E40, E42, E99, G82, R39, YR14

Others: Stardust pen, dew drops (airbrushed with Copics BG75), flowers, Sizzix flourish die, flowers, glossy accent, Basic Grey glazed brad.

InStyle Stamps Inspiration Challenge January, 2011.

Hello, check out this yummy picture for the InStyle Stamps Inspiration Challenge this month... the yummy chocolate, candies, and the cake!!! It's totally making me hungry.

I can't show you my project yet... However, I was inspired by the two pretty trees... I still cannot believe that I didn't use the chocolate and candies, plus... they are PINK, haha! Oh well, I quess I can't make everything pink!

At the mean time, hop over to the InStyle Stamp blog, play along if you can... you have a whole month to create your card. Plus, you can have a chance to win some goodies too.

Meow meow!

Hello and happy Wednesday! Here is another card that I made with the new InStyle Stamp CHA release, it's called Tia and Cuddles. I just love this set. So so cute! Hope you like it!

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: InStyle Stamps Tia walking Cuddles

Paper: Memory box card, Basic Grey Curio

Copics: BG93, BG96, E31, E33, E35, E43, E47, E49, E50, E53, R22, R29

Other: Ribbons, flower, Basic Grey Curio brads, stardust pen

A little sketch action.

Hello again, thanks for the snow storm... I spent the day crafting away. I decided to play along with the InStyle Stamps Sketch Challenge. Here is the my card, I used the Apple Chloe collection apple. Hope you like it

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: InStyle Stamps Apple Chloe collection Apples

Paper: Bazzill, Basic Grey Pyrus paper pad

Copics: BG72, BG93, E40, E55, E57, E59. R08, YG63, YG91, YR21

Others: TH distressing ink pad in tea dye and antique linen, glossy accent

Thank you so much Elizabeth!

Hello, hope you are having a great day! I'm happy to have a day off today, plus, we also got hit with a snow storm here in New England. It's perfect to stay home and craft the day away, haha!

My dear friend Elizabeth gave me the Stylish Blogger Award the other day. Thank you, thank you Elizabeth, you are totally awesome!!! You are so so kind and talented.As I always say... "YOU ROCK!"

So, it's my turn to tell you 7 things about me and pass it on to 15 other bloggers.

1. I'm addicted to buying 6x6 paper pads, especially Basic Grey ones... I like to collect them all.
2. My other craft addiction is the Japanese Washi paper tape. I just can't get enough of them.
3. I love my pillow pets.. I have 2 of them. :) A bumble bee and a frog. They are not just for kids, they make very good nap pillows and a 'back' pillow for my craft chair.
4. I'll be going to CHA in 2 weeks... I never been to one before... but I'm super excited, can't wait!!!
5. I recently found an awesome Korean supermarket called Hmart close by... I have been in a Korean food kick since... Yummy!!
6. I love snacks... and I have plenty of them in the house at all times, hehe!
7. Life is good! I'm blessed with my family, friends, and especially my blogger friends! You guys totally ROCK!!

Now, I have to pass it on to 15 other bloggers... it's way too hard, all my blogger friends are totally AWESOME!!! I don't think I can just pick 15. So, I'm passing it on to all of you.

Karber Mondays.

Hello and happy Monday to you. Here is a card that I made for the Karber Weekly Challenge #21, the theme is RIBBON. And, since ribbons is the star this week, I used a few ribbons. The valentine ribbon, those super cute hearts, and of course... have to have some ribbons on the tag, right? The sketch from Sketch Saturday.

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Karber Lollipop Heart Leslie, sentiment from Amuse dessert first

Paper: Bo Bunny Crush Collection

Copics: C1, C3, C4, C5, C7, E00, E11, E21, R20, R29, R37, RV11, RV32, RV34

Others: Nesties, SU corner punch, ribbons, glaze pens, TH distressing ink in spun sugar

A treat FOR YOU!

Happy sunday! Here is card that I created with one of the stamp from the InStyle Stamps Tia and Cuddles set (which will be releasing in CHA). I knew I already told you... but I'm soooo excited that InStyle Stamps will be at CHA. Woohoo! If you are going to be there, come by and see us, okay!

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: InStyle Stamps Tia and Cuddles and sentiment from Amuse

Paper: Memory Box kraft card and Basic Grey marjolaine

Copics: B91, B93, B95, YG11

Others: Ribbon

hi, friend!

Howdy, so I was a bad girl, hehe! I went shopping at my local scrapbooking store the other day. Ok, I was also very good, I only brought a couple of 6"x6" paper pad and the MFT die-namics. I have been eye-ing them forever... but I wasn't sure what to do with them. After watching a few you-tube videos. I finally brought one I got the pretty flower. Pretty cool, I like. :)

I used the sketch from the Shabby Tea Room #44. And the images are from Baby Buds Designs (Emmy and Meow kitty)

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Baby Buds Designs Emmy and Meow kitty, sentiment hi, friend from Amuse

Paper: DCWV linen closet

Copics: BG0000, BG10, BG11, E000, E00, E02, E50, E53, E55, G21, YR01

Others: MFT die-namics, flowers, chalkboard glimmer mist, glimmer glam in chandelier, TH distressing ink, MS border punch, nesties

CCM Friday

TGIF! Time for some Chi Chi love... and I totally messed up. I wanted to play along the Digital Tuesday challenge which the theme is to use all white except for one image... I was too happy coloring and creating away... until when I was done and ready to link my card. Yea... I have 2 images. Oh well, I have so much fun creating. :)

My inspiration for this card. Well, I love this set (The Puppet Show) which fit the Pile it On challenge, the music background was from Etsy Inspired challenge, and finally the color theme is from iCopic color challenge. I hope you like it.

Challenge that I entered:

Pile it On - It's all around cute children

Etsy Inspired #21 - La Pomme

Tip Top Tuesday - anything goes

iCopic Color Challenge #12 - White, yellow, pink

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Chi Chi Memories Puppet Show

Paper: white cs

Copics: E0000, E000, E00, E02, E33, E35, E43, FY1, RV0000, RV23, RV32, RV34, Y06

Others: nesties, glitter, pearls, ribbon, and embossing folder

My little BLOG CANDY!

To all of wonderful blogging friends,

I completely forgot my 2 years anniversary being on blogger in November... But I quess it's better late then never. I can't believe it has been 2 years already, I met sooooo many wonderful people (you), who are talented, and absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm a very very lucky!

So, I decided to give out a little blog candy... my favorite colors!

• Memory Box cards (3 of each colors)
• Amuse cards (3 of each colors)
• Pink and green buttons
• Tim Holtz floret mini mask
• Stickles
• Mini calendar pads
• Ribbons
• ... a little extra surprise. :)

I will randomly draw a winner on February 1st, 2011.

Requirements to win the candy... Be a follower and left me a comment!

Can you see me?

Hi hi, can you see now?

Time for another super fun Chi Chi Memories sketch challenge! What an awesome sketch, I love it!!!

And here is my card... I'm loving the new set called Puppet show. With all the apple trees, the little bear and princess Candace can play hide-n-seek all day! Fun!

Hop over to CCM Sketch Challenge to play along, you are free to use the sketch, but to eligible to WIN the prize, you have to use CCM images. If you don't have any CCM images, you can get the freebie HERE.

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Chi Chi Memories Puppet Show

Paper: Memory Box card and Bo Bunny a gift of love flirty dots

Copics: BG96, E000, E00, E02, E50, E55, E57, G20, G40, G82, R22, R24, Y21, Y28

Others: CM circle punch, ribbon, CTMH alphabet letters stamps, stardust pen

InStyle Stamps Color Challenge

Hello and happy Wednesday!!! And I hope you are having a wonderful day. As for me in New England, we got hit with a northeaster! We got over 16 inches of snow....

Oh well, let's talk some craft goodness, check out this beautiful butterfly, it's stunning!!! And it's the color theme for the InStyle Stamps Color Challenge this month, we are using these gorgeous colors.

Hop over to InStyle Stamps blog for more details!

Love those PEARLS...

Two posts today, please scroll down to see the 2 news Baby Buds below!

Click HERE!

Welcome back, today is also Karber Weekly Challenge too, and this week's theme is to use PEARLS!!! My first card, I picked up this gorgeous paper on clearance, what a deal! I kept the colors soft.

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Karber Outlandish Girl Balloons, sentiment from Amuse

Paper: Memory box card, SEI, Shabby Green Door on the wings of a dream dp

Copics: E000, E00, E42, E55, E70, E71, RV000, RV91

Others: Pearls, white gel pen, glaze pen

For my second card, I can't help it... Since Valentine Day is coming... I have to use some hearts and pink. Sweetheart Leslie is so so cute and she is sending you some kisses. :)

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Karber sweetheart Leslie

Paper: SEI

Copics: C00, C4, C5, C7, E000, E00, E02, R46, R81, R83, R85, 110

Others: 'red' fun flock, pearls, washi paper tape, nesties

Check out the Karber's blog for more details about this week's challenge!

Introducing two NEW baby buds.

Hi hi,

Allow me to introducing the 2 newest baby buds from Baby Buds Designs, meet Max and Molly! This adorable duo is now a part of the Baby Bud Family and you can get them at the BBD Etsy Shop now.

Plus, BBD Challenge #4 is up and will run until February 23rd, 2011 at noon EST. The theme this month is friends. The winner will receive 3 digi's from Baby Buds Designs. So go on... Hop over to the Baby Buds Design's blog!

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Baby Buds Design Max and Molly

Paper: Sassafras Wee Bundle and Neenah (sprayed with glimmer mist Chalkboard cotton candy)

Copics: E000, E00 E02, E40, E55, E57, R39, E59, R81, R83, RV0000, W00, W0, W2, Spica in sand, silver, and blossom

Others: Sizzie flourish, flowers, pearls, glossy accent

More calendar action!

Hello, I have been busy busy busy.... need to make more calendars. Just want to pop in and say hello and show you one of my favorite image from the Sugar Nellie Manga collection. This is Manga Kids, aren't they soooo cute? Awww....

Off to color some more

A gift for my kitty...UPDATED with my kitty's pic!

Hello and happy Saturday to you. I have something cute and sweet for you today. I'm so so excited that InStyle Stamps is going to release new RUBBER STAMPS at CHA!!! Woohoo! Did you see them yet? No, you can check them out HERE! They are cute, cute, CUTE! I have a chance to play with this adorable set called Tia and Cuddles. Here is a little gift for my kitty Stewie. I filled the baggie with his favorite food.

Update (Catherine, this is for you... my "little" cat is not so little, haha!

A picture of my kitty Stewie with his favorite sock monkey bed :)

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: InStyle Stamps Tia holding Cuddles

Paper: Basic Grey pyrus and MS cardstock

Copics: BG72, BG75, E000, E00, E02, E13, E41, E42, E43, E44, E97, E99, YR12, YR14

Other: Nesties, MS border punch, TH distressing ink in rusty hinge, Viva glass effect gel in transparent

Love at first sight!

Hello and happy Friday!

Here is a card that I created with the new January set from Chi Chi Memories called Puppet Show!!! I love this stamp set so so much! So cute!!

Here is the Puppet Show set! I love, love, LOVE this set, especially the stage!

And the Castle is a FREEBIE! You can get it HERE!

My story begins... the sweet little Princess Candace who lives in a sand castle. One day, a handsome Prince Jordy and his pal little Bear traveling along in their journey. Prince Jordy noticed there is a beautiful princess inside the castle. He was in love... and of course, they lived happily ever after! :D

I hope you like my little story... I quess I will stick with my day job... not much of a writer, haha!

Challenges:

Fab -n- Funky - Anything goes

Pile it on - Brand Sparkling' new

Digital Tuesday Challenge - Anything goes

Goodies that I used:

Stamps: Chi Chi Memories Puppet Show and Castle

Paper: Little yellow bicycle Autumn bliss bronze brocade, ms cardstock

Copics: B91, BG0000, BG96, E000, E00, E31, E33, E34, E35, E55, R29, EV23, Y11, Y13

Others: Stardust pen and little hearts

Hello Daisy!

Hello and happy Wednesday! I have something sweet for you today, this cutie pie is from Baby Bud Designs and she is called Daisy. I used the sketch from SCS #314 and I also enter this card for a few of challenges.

Pile it on! PIO#1 - Brand Spankin' New

SCS #314 - sketch challenge

Catch the bug challenge - anything goes

Mad for Markers - anything goes

Creative Inspiration - something new

Goodies that I used:

Stamp: Baby Buds Design Daisy

Paper: Bazzill and Memory Box Enchanted

Copics: B52, BG0000, BG10, BV02, BV13, E000, E00, E02, N0, N2, V000, V01, V12, YG00, YG01, YG03, YG23, YG63, spica pen in mint

Others: pearls

Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

InStyle Stamps First Sketch Challenge of 2011.

Hello and here is the first InStyle Stamps Sketch Challenge for 2011!! I hope you can join us this month and play along. For more information on the challenge, you can find it here!

There are lots of good stuff going on over at InStyle!!! You have to stay tune!

What's new?

• Have you meet all the Design Team ladies? We have 3 teams: Chicks, Chickies, and Chicklets...
• InStyle Stamps is going to CHA!!! Yes, yes, and I'm going!!! Woohoo!
• InStyle Stamps will be releasing rubber stamps!!!
• and more....

Plus, they will be showcase the new release, so hop over to InStyle Stamps Blog!