Going Grey with Scrap-Creations challenge: Fairy Tales Do Come True!

Happy Tuesday!!!! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!!! I had a wonderful weekend. Friday night I was able to spend some time with the Gymnastic mom's, which is always fun :) Saturday night we had dinner with some great friends, Sunday we celebrated my Godson's birthday (Happy Birthday Brian), and last night, my good friend Kim Howard flew in for a visit. We had a great night, out to dinner and then some coloring! Today, we will be off shopping, and then, sadly, I will have to say goodbye until next time!

Got knomes???? I just adore this image. When I first saw this image from Pink Cat Studios, I couldn't help but think, what a cute card It would make for grandparents from the grandkids,and after taking the kids to see Gnomeo and Juliet, I just had to use this super cute image!

Don't you just love Fairy Tales and their happy endings??? I do, and we have a fanatastic sponsor this week to kick of our challenge. This weeks challenge is: Fairy Tales, and our fantastic sponsor is Pink Cat Studio, who will be offering some FREE digis to the winner of this weeks challenge!

Yet again, you all have WOW the DT and I with all your fabulous spring cards. Holy smokes, you all are so incredibaly creative! It is always so hard to pick the TOP 3! with that being said the TOP 3 from last weeks Spring has sprung challenge are:

Angela:

Lori: Carol:

Fabulous cards ladies! Please feel free to grab the I made Top 3 Badge on the right side of my blog!

The winner of last weeks Challenge: Spring has sprung, generously sponsored by One Stop Card Crafts is:

Here are your random numbers: 98 Timestamp: 2011-03-29 13:13:13 UTC Linda B Please contact me with you info, so I may get your info forwarded! Now, for the Fabuluos DT's Fairy Tale creations! Feast your eyes on these cuties!

Jackie: Kim: Kristine: Marie: Mary: Peggy: Weren't those fabulous? Don't be afraid to head to their blogs and leave them a little love. You will have until next Monday @ 6pm to get your card in for the challenge. We only allow 2 entry's per person. Also, we have new Blog Badges, please feel free to take one and post on your blog. I will be picking the top 3 next week, and I will award 3 people with the new top 3 badge! When posting to a gallery's, please use the key words GGSC57......Have a great day and happy creating !

Pink Cat New Release

Happy Monday and thanks for stopping by on this glorious day. It's a big day over at Pink Cat Studios today. They are releasing 10 new Easter digi stamps, and they are all so cute.

On my card here, I used Lily & Chicks Paint an Egg. Isn't this image so cute. What a great card for a little girl on Easter. I broke out another sheet of We R Memories paper and I have to tell you, I am loving that they have 4 different squares of DP all on 1 12x12 sheet. No paper waste. I also used the Fridays Sketchers for my card layout.

Well, that is all for me today. If you get a chance, you should head on over to the PCS blog and check out what the Design team and some additional guest designers came up with for today's new release.

Also, make sure you check out tomorrows Going Grey with Scrap Creations challenge. We would love for you to join us! Have a great day!!!!

Pink Cat Studio: A Ride for Two

Happy Thursday.....For once, I am sad to see the week coming to an end. I have been on Spring break from school this week and I haven't really worked to much, and I have been pretty productive as far as card making goes. It has been a GREAT week. I am sorry to see it coming to an end.
So it's Thursday and Thursday here at Scrap-Creations = Pink Cat Studio Digi release day. There are 3 new images today. I used the Lilly and Billy bike for two.
I used my new paper by Cosmo Cricket, and I have to say, I don't think there is a sheet of paper in that paper pack that I would use. Fabulous paper!
I also used the sketch challenge over at KLSNS . Again, here is my attempt at trying to multitask with the challenges at hand. I do like when I can get them to work.

Well, That is all for me today. If you get a chance, check out the amazing cards done by Pink Cat Studio DT for today's release. They girls are super talented and always have amazing cards! Have a great day and Happy Creating!

Bloggers Challenge: Happy Birthday

Happy Friday.....Did you have a good week? Well I am thrilled it's Friday, cause I had a very stressful week. I had a HUGE microbiology midterm, and I was freakin out about it, but happy it's over and happy I did fairly well.

If you follow my blog, you know I try to participate in Bloggers challenge of Fridays, and today that is exactly what I am doing.....Today's theme for Bloggers challenge is Birthday, and there are some very special Bloggers challenge players B-day this month, that I would love to say Happy Birthday to Lisa & Gerrie. I had the chance to meet these to wonderful ladies at winter CHA....Happy B-day ladies, I hope you have a great day!!!!!!

For my card today, I used one this weeks Pink Cat Studio's new digi released images. I paper pieced my Girl with the star to match my background paper, and I added some stickles for a little something. Of course I feel like this card is lacking something (prob cause i didn't use flowers, hehehe), but I think it would be fine for a little kids b-day card......What do you think?

Well, that is all for me today, I am hoping to get a few cards done this weekend, but for sure I will be posting Hope Stamps Eternal cupcake challenge on Sunday, so stay tuned..... Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you have a Fabulous weekend (don't forget to change your clocks forward). Happy creating!

Have a Magical Birthday

Happy Thursday.....The weekend is almost here...(thank goodness). This week has been that kinda week when you have so much to do and not enough time, or energy to get it all done.....Do you know what I mean? I have a major Microbiology midterm next week, I had my nursing school interview this week, I have not been feeling well, and on top of that, my daughter has decided that this will be the week when she decides that she no longer wants her name spelled the way it is, and that she is going to try to push my buttons to see how far she can get. I guess this is all part of growing up.....right????

BUT.....on a MUCH happier note, Pink Cat Studio has a NEW digi release today. The release includes sunshine fairies, bunnies, and high flying snowboarding. You have got to see how cute these are ....REALLY!

For my card today, I used the new Lily Sunshine Fairy Digi, and combined it with some of this fabulous Memory Box 6x6 pattern paper. I am also getting pretty good as using up my HUGE stash of Primas, and that is only because I have now paired them up with these sweet blossom petite roses , My new favorite embellishment (hehehe). So, are you curious yet, wanna see the rest of the new images???? Well then, check out what the Pink Cat Studio DT did for the release today. They are all so amazing.......
MacKenzie Bruckler
Maria Bell
Tori Hemingway
Emily Leiphart
Tracey Cuccia
Suzanne Dean

Well, That is all for me today. I hope you are having a FABULOUS week, and I hope time has allowed you many creative hours this week. Thank you for stopping by, and check back this weekend for some VERY EXCITING NEWS!!!!!

Supplies

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio Digi Image....Paper: Memory Box, choc chip SU.....Ink: Copics....Embellishments: Stickles, Brown gems, Primas, petitie roses

Hey Love Bug: Pink Cat Studio New Release

Happy Thursday. Are you having a good week?
my kids are on school vacation this week, so we have been trying to keep them busy. Yesterday we took them to the Boston Museum of Science and saw the new Harry Potter exhibit, which was fabulous. We had a really good time. From the museum my hubby to me to Blick Art Supply (which is located in Boston, and is the only one anywhere near me). So, I finished the day with a little shopping spree.....So fun. I purchased a few more copics for my collection. I just love my markers (hehehe) .

Moving on to today card. It's a big day today. Pink Cat Studio is releasing 3 new Digi images today, and 7 new rubber images today as well. You have got to peak at them, they are soooo cute. When I was making my card, I decided to use Lily Butterfly. I think she is so cute, and I knew that the basic Grey Sugar Rush paper would go great with her. I am pretty pleased with how she turned out. What do you think? I decided to try one of the crunch flowers in the corner. So easy to make. You may be seeing more of those in my future. Wanna see what the Pink Cat DT came up with for samples for these new stamps? You can check them out here. Well, that is all for me today. I am going to leave you with a few pics I took yesterday while in Boston. Have a great day an happy Creating!

Happy St. Paddy's Day with Pink Cat Studio

Happy Saturday......Are you have a good weekend so far? I was successful at getting caught up on my crafting. Well, Valentines card making time is coming to an end (very sad about that, as I love the colors), and now I am moving on to St. Paddy's Day cards. We don't "really" celebrate St. Patricks Day in my house, but my kids do truly believe in leprechauns (thanks to the school they go to), even know I have explained to them often that there is no such thing.
Ok, and now for my card.....I used this weeks Pink Cat Studios newly released "Itty Bitty Bobby - Pot of Gold". I am a huge fan of PCS Itty Bitty Bobby and Betty stamps. They are just so adorable. I used my new pack of Origins Basic Grey (which, originally, I didn't really like, but now love), I added a few embellishments and Viola......

I have to say that I am in a huge distressing phase right now. I feel like everything should be distressed. I think it was CHA that got me into this. I did a lot if makin takes and they distressed everything. There is even a new tool (the Zutter), which distress for you. No worries, I already pre-ordered mine (hehehe).
Well, that is all for me today. I am off to work. I hope you have a fantastic weekend and Stay tuned tomorrow for Hope stamps Eternal cupcake challenge! Happy Creating!!

Bloggers Challenge-Candy Hearts

TGIF......Wow, what a week. This is my first full week back at my "normal" schedule. I have been desperatly trying to get back into the swing of things here, but finding it hard. I am still exhausted. I guess the time change from Cali did me in.

Today is Friday and Fridays= Bloggers challenge. Although I have been away from Bloggers challenge, I am trying to get back into it on a regular basis. This weeks challenge was a Red, Black, and White challenge. At first I was clueless as what I would do, but then I had remembered that I had bought boxes of candy hearts to alter. (yep, I see holiday items and think, hmmmm what can I do with that). So, I took some scraps and put them to good use on these candy box covers I made. I used this panda Digi stamp from Pink Cat Studio and made these very simple covers. I plan to give these to my daughters Gymnastics team, as there are only about 7 of them.

Well, I need to keep this short, as I am running out the door to get my son to Karate and my daughter to Gymnastics, but if you are looking for a challenge to play in, you should consider joining us, we would love to have you. Needing inspiration, check out the ladies of the group. They are very talented.....you can do so by clicking on the link on the right side of my blog. Have a great weekend and happy creating.

Frog Kisses & Challenge

Happy Thursday.....I hope it has been a great week so far. I know it has been a busy week in my world. I am still trying to adjust to my schedule after being away for almost 2 weeks. Man, you need a vacation after a vacation.

How about this Frog????? isn't he super cute? He is one of 5 new images released by Pink Cat Studio today. The minute I saw him I knew I needed to make a card with him. He just has cuteness written all over those cheeks and big eyes. This is image was a lot of fun to work with. He is simple, but simple that he was fun to color and practice my shading with my copics, and I gave him a little 3D to add to him. I printed the image twice, colored the top balloon and the flower twice, cut, and pop dot, and Viola, you have a little added something. A little something to make your card POP. Had I had time, I would have like to play with some of the other images. Maybe this weekend.


So, did I mention a challenge????? Well, here is how it will work. Valentines day is just around the corner, and I love Valentines Day. Not for all the lovey dovey stuff, I just love all the candy and all the pretty things at the store (hehehe), so my challenge to you is this: Use any of the Pink Cat Digi Stamps and create a Valentines "something", a card, a treat box, a valentine, whatever you want, as long as it has to do with Valentines day. You have until Saturday Feb 13th to create your project, and what you have to do is leave me a comment with a link to your project/projects. I will then draw a winner using random.org and give the winner their choice of 5 Pink Cat digi stamps, which you can find here.

So, what are you waiting for??? head to your happy spot and start creating.....(hehehe). I am hoping you take me up on this challenge. I can't wait to see what you create. Have a great day and go ahead and play :)

Supplies
Stamps: Pink Cat Digi
Ink: Printer ink, copics to color
Paper: I used scraps, so I forget (0000ps)
Access: MS heart punch, nesti, ribbon, pop dots, stickles, and white pen

Pink Cat Thursday & Leaving on a jet plane!

Happy Thursday.....Today is the big day. My BF & I are leaving for CHA in California. I am feeling very excited, and a little bit nervous as well. Why nervous you ask, well, I have never left my kids this long, and my daughter woke up today crying about me leaving, which just makes me feel Soooo bad. I know my hubby will be able to handle all that goes on while I am gone, but I am going to miss them. I am a WICKED home body, and to say a little bit of a nervous person (hehehehe). So, to say that flying across country and leaving my family for 6 days makes me a little nervous, is putting it lightly. BUT....in the same note, I am so excited. I have never been to California, nor have I been to CHA. I am REALLY looking forward to soaking up all that this trip is offering (once I get over the plane ride, yep, I am afraid of flying). Most of all, I am looking forward to finally meeting all the ladies I have met on-line. That will be the best part, except the fact that I will be wearing my flip flops for 6 days (hehehe).


Okay, moving on to these SUPAH sweet new images from Pink Cat Studio. The minute I saw the Ladybug, I knew that was the first one I wanted to try. I think she is just sooo cute, and she makes a great image for almost any occasion.



For my next card, I used one of the new robot images. I do have something for these robots, They are super cute, and they have ones for boys and girls and they have different saying, which you can plug in. If you have kids, I know you're starting to think about class valentines, and how cheap would it be to print out these digi images and have your child color them.......Sounds good to me.



Well, I need to keep this short, as I still have to finish packing and go get my nails done. I will be posting product updates and pics from CHA all week, so stay tuned.

If you would like to see what the VERY talented Pink Cat Studio DT created this week, click here. Have a great day and Happy Creating!

Pink Cat New Release: Happy Valentines Day!!!

Happy Thursday........It's a Pink Cat new release today. Oh my goodness these images are so "stinkin" cute. I am having a great time playing with all these new images.... Are you making Valentines Day Cards, or Valentines for your kids? The images that Pink Cat Studio has released in the last two weeks are amazing. You should check them out. Do you need some inspiration?? The Pink Cat Studio DT has made some amazing cards for you this week. You can check them out here:

Emily Leiphart
Inge Groot
Kerry Donovan-Casey
MacKenzie Buckler
Maria Bell
Mariska Van Der Veer
Suzanne Dean
Tori Hemmingway
Tracey Cuccia
Vicki Garrett

Well, this has to be a quick post today. I am preparing for my nursing entrance exam tomorrow, and trying to get the house sorted and pack for CHA next week. I am super excited to finally meet my online buddies....Yahoo. Well, I must go study. Have a wonderful Day. Happy Creating

Pink Cat Studio is releasing their Brand new Paper Piecing products. Check it out!

Today Pink Cat Studio is expanding yet again! Last September it was Digi Stamps and today it’s Paper Piecing Projects. These fun projects are great for card making, scrapbooking and any kind of 3D crafting. The project files are formatted for those who like to cut and paper piece by hand and for those who have an electronic cutter.
Check out these fun new projects here: http://www.pinkcatstudio.com/Digital/PaperPiecing/NewPaperPiecingProjects.htm

Melissa is also having a fun contest and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to the PCS rubber or digi store! To enter the contest you will download a free Paper Piecing Project and then make a fun craft with it, anything you like. So not only will you get to try a Paper Piecing Project for free, you could also win some PCS goodies.
Visit the PCS blog today to find out about how to enter the contest and get your free Paper Piecing Project.

I am hoping to get to play with these paper piecing templates as well. If you decided to play, make sure you come back here to let me know, so I Can check out your creation.

Happy Creating!

Pink Cat New Release & Three Clover Thursday challenge

Happy Thursday......I am so excited to show you my card today. Why you ask? well, I struggled with this card for so long. I had my image colored and ready to go, but I just wasn't sure on my paper. Well, after much back and forth, I decided on this paper, My Minds Eye. I wanted my card to have a manly touch to it, and that is why I pulled in the green/blue. I also used this weeks Mojo Monday sketch challenge. Yahoo, 2 challenges in one. Love it!

What do you think of the new image? It is available in Digi only, so if you love it, you can get it today......

Be sure to check out the Pink Cat Studio blog for more images and contests.

THREE CLOVER THURSDAY CHALLENGE

This weeks Three Clovers Challenge is to make a card that has to do with your New Years Resolution. Well, my New Years resolution is to weed out everything that makes me unhappy, whether it be a person, place or thing. One of the biggest things that makes me unhappy is my weight. I have battled a weight issue most of my life and I have decided that this is it. The weight doesn't own me, I own it. I am the one that needs to control my weight, and with that comes better eating habits and more exercise. So that is the theme of my card today. This card will be heading to my good friend Pia, as the two of us are always on a diet.

So, if you get a chance to play, go ahead a create a card and visit Kerry over at Three Clovers Designs to sign up. We would love for you to join us.