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Thursday, October 25, 2012

2 Months Till Christmas Hop!!

Did you know that it is only 2 Months Till Christmas!  Yup I said it, only 61 DAYS TO GO!!!  Are you excited? Have you started making your Christmas Cards yet? How about your shopping?  Have you started?  Well I have already made 28 cards and have a bunch of shopping already completed for the big day!  Please don't hate me, it is only because I am sooooo excited about Christmas and can't wait for it to arrive!  Looking so forward to decorating, wrapping, driving around to look at all the lights and handing out my cards to friends and family.

If you are following today's hop you should have arrived here from the wonderful Kerry's Blog, but if you happend to pop in to see what I was up to, and want to start at the beginning of our fun Christmas hop then head over to my friend Mary's Blog. 

Each person in the hop will have two Christmas/Winter projects to share with you today, and we have some very talented ladies so I am sure you will be inspired and you won't want to miss seeing what they have made for you this month!

Today I have two Snowmen cards to show to you and I also have some Christmas Candy to offer you so be sure to read through the entire post to find out how you could win!

Here is my first card I have for you to see using Whipper Snappers "Snow is Overrated!".....
 SUPPLIES USED:
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used lited below)
* Image:  Whipper Snapper, Snow is Overrated
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa
* Patterned Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Snowfall Collection
* Brown Cardstock: 6x6 Nature Pack fromlocal $ Store
* Sentiment: Hot off the Press Inc., Mittens
* 3 Tone Blue Twine
* Brown Button:  My Favorite Things Buttons, Hot Fudge
* Snowflake Button: Michaels
* Versa Mark Chalk Ink: Night Sky (for around sentiment)
* ColorBox Chalk: Chestnut Roan (for around image, patterned paper and card)
* Fairy Dust Glitter (for bell, snow, snowman and on patterned paper)
* Glue Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the image to show you the Copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIS:  E33, E31, E30
* BELL:  C1
* SNOWMAN & SNOW: BG000, BG0000
* CARROT:  YR14, YR12
* BROWNS:  E29, E27, E25, E23
* BLUES:  B99,B97, B95, B93

So what do you think so far?  Isn't that little snowman just the cutest!!!!  Well don't go anywhere yet, as I have another card to show you using Kraftin' Kimmie's "Frosty Winter Friends" Snowman!.....

 
 SUPPLIES USED:
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used lited below)
* Image & Sentiment:  Kraftin' Kimmie's, Frosty Winter Friends
* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black
* Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey 6x6 Paper Pad, Aspen Frost
* Red & White Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Packs
* Candy Cane Twine
* Creative Memeories Snowflake Punch
* Your Next Stamp, Red Swirl "Glittered Skittles"
* ColorBox Chalk:  Lipstick Red
* Glue Dots
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the image to show you the Copic colours used as well as the Red Swirl Glittered Skittle!.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* BIRDS:  R59, R46, Y19
* SNOWMAN: B000, B0000, 0
* JACKET:  YG67,YG63, YG61 + G28 (trim) + R59, R24 (buttons)
* SCARF:  R59, R49, R24 + G28
* MITTENS:  R59, R49, R24
* BOOTS:  E79,E77, E74, R46, R24
* LEGS: E37,E33
* CARROT: YR18, YR16, YR14

Well that is my 2 projects for you today.  If you are following the Christmas Hop you will be heading over to the talented Tara's blog after me =)  I have included a list of the Hop order below for you in case you get lost along the way.

I hope that you enjoyed my cards today and maybe I inspired you to get started or continue working on some Christmas cards of your own..... 


As promised, here is the Christmas Candy I am offering this month on the hop.  It is a brand new/still in package  Kraftin' Kimmie's, Frosty Winter Friends stamp & sentiment that I used on my second card in today's post.

 
All you need to do for your chance to win this Christmas Candy is to;
1.)  Leave a comment on this post
2.)  Put a picture of my candy on your sidebar linking back to this post.
You do not have to be a follower, but if you like my blog and my cards, I would love to have you as a crafty friend!

I will post the winner of this Christmas Candy on my November 12th post, so that the winner may receive the prize in time to make some Christmas Cards of their own =)


I WOULD LIKE TO ENTER MY CARDS INTO THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
* Christmas Crafting - Buttons & Twine (Ends OCtober 31st)
* Shopping Our Stash Challenge #74-Out of a Jar or Use a Jar , My Glitter on my first card is out of a jar! (Ends October 29th)



Thanks for visiting me today and I hope to see you again soon!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Krafty Day with Kraftin' Kimmie

Today I am in London, Ontario at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Krafty Day Event!  This is the second Krafty Day that I have attended and I have gotten to know Kimmie a little bit, so I thought that I would make her a card to thank her for hosting this amazing event...

I used yet another Kraftin' Kimmie Lulu stamp for this adorable card as well as I used Kimmie's favorite colour - Purple....
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiment: Kraftin' Kimmie, Lulu and Friends
* Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
* 4.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* Papers:  First Edition Paper 6x6 Pad, Dreamcatcher
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Upsy-Daisy & File Tab
* Purple Flower Button from my local $ Store
* ColorBox Chalk: Pink Pastel
* Glossy Accents
* Sakura Clear Glaze Pen
* Glue Dots
* ATG
 
Here is a close up of the beautiful My Favorite Things Upsy-Daisy.....
 
Here is a close up of the sweet Lulu to show you the Copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E35, E31, YR20
* EYES:  B14
* PURPLES:  V17, V15, V12
* PINKS:  R56, R85, R83, R81
* TEDDY BEAR:  E42, E41, E40, 0
* GROUND:  E40, E43, E42, E41

I hope that you enjoyed this card today, and I hope to have some photo's to show you from the event in the next few days =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Monday, October 8, 2012

You Are Too Sweet To Be Scary!

Look at me, two posts in two days!  Holy crap huh, LOL!  If you missed yeterday's post of the card I made for my friend's new home scroll down after this post to check it out! =)

Today I would like to show you a special card that I made for my wonderful friend Karen.  Karen was such a sweetie to invite me to Thanksgiving Dinner on the Holiday Monday, and I wanted to show her how much I appreciated her including me in her Family Thanksgiving dinner by making this adorable card for her.  Karen just loves Halloween and Ladybugs, so when I first saw this image I knew I had to make her a card using it.
 
 I know what you are thinking, yes it is another Lulu image, but come on, isn't she soooo adorable?
 
Here is a picture of the inside of the card.....
 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Outside Sentiment:  Kraftin' Kimmie, Halloween Lulu Set
* Memento Ink:  Tuxedo Black & Ladybug
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  Echo Park 6x6 Paper Pad, Yours Truly
* Red Embossed Polka Dot & Black Cardstock: from my scraps
* Glossy Accents (on the hair bobbles & antenas)
* Stickles: Black Diamond (spots on ladybug outfit)
* Sakura Gelly Roll Glitter Pen - Orange Star (for handle on the pumpkin)
* Sakura Clear Glaze Pen (on the pumpkin & the eyes)
* I*Rock Tool and Black Gems (x5)
* Fiskers Boarder Punch Treading Waters
* Thank You Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, All Occasion Sentiments
* 3D Pop Dots
*ATG
 
Here is a close up of Ladybug Lulu to show you the Copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49, E59, E25, E21
* EYES:  E23
* BLACKS:  100,C9, C7, C5
* REDS:  R59, R39, R37, R35
* PUMPKIN:  YR18, YR16, YR14, YR12 + Y18 (for the eyes & mouth)


I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
* Heck of a Challenge - Spooktacular (Ends October 31st)
* The Crafty Bloggers Network, Challenge #4 - Anything Goes (Ends October 31st)
* Crafting For All Seasons, Challenge #37 - Costumes / Dress up (Ends October 15th)
* My Sheri Crafts - Challenge #95, Its PickingTime (Include a Pumpkin or Apple) (Ends October 12th)


I hope that you enjoyed today's card and will come back again soon. I would love to hear from you if you have time, your comments always brighten my day =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Happy New Home!

I just want to start off by saying "Happy Thanksgiving" to all my Canadian Blogger Friends!  I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Last weekend my BFF Heather and her hubs moved to their new apartment.  My hubs and I went to checkout their new home this past Friday, and I made Heather and her hubs this card to mark this special occasion....
 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image:  Kraftin' Kimmie, Springtime Lulu
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* 5x6.5 Kraft Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  First Edition 6x6 Paper Pad, New Leaf
* Green Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Brown Rick-Rack Ribbon from Local $ Store
* Glossy Accents
* ATG

Here is a close up of the gorgeous Lulu image to show you the Copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  YR24, Y26, Y23
* EYES:  TG63
* SOCKS & DRESS:  G24, G21, G40, E42, E41, E40
* SHOES:  E42, E41, E40
* LACES & HAIR BOBBLES:  G24, G40
* GROUND:  YG63, YG61, G21, G40
* BIRD:  YG24 + Glossy Accents
* BIRDHOUSE:  E47, E44, E43, E42, BG72, 0
 
I am absolutely in LOVE with all of the Lulu images that Kraftin Kimmie sells - I have them ALL!  She is the most adorable image and so much fun to play with.  I am working on a few other posts with this cutie that you will see soon =)
 
I would like to enter this card in to Kraftin' Kimmie's Anniversary Challenge #2 - Anything Goes Challenge (Ends October 8th). 
 
You should head on over the the Kraftin Kimmie challenge blog to see all the challenges that she is offering for her 3rd Anniversary Party, and you could be a lucky winner of some of her amazing stamps. Also head over to the Kraftin' Kimmie store as she has MANY sales on right now for this special occasion.
 
 
Also entering this card into the following Challenges:
(Ends October 18th)
 
* Cupcake Inspirations, Challenge #81 -Photo Inspiration - I used the colours in the photo as my inspiration!
(Ends October 13th)
 
 
I hope that you enjoyed today's post and I will see you soon with another Lulu cardlater this week :)
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari



Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bearly Mine Mega Blog Candy - WOW!!

Bearly Mine Crafts is offering an AMAZING Mega Blog Candy, and I think you should check it out!

As you can see from the photo, Bearly Mine Crafts is offering products from some AMAZING companies.  You have until November 30th to enter this fabulous prize pack - pop over now to enter your name in the draw!

Hugs;
Shari

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Princess Leia - SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today Sassy Studio Designs is spoonsoring a challenge over at Penny's Papercrafty  where the challenge theme is "More Than 1 Fold"

The card I have to show you today is an easle card and I used a new ``tool`` in my craft room!  I have finally broke down and thought that I would give a try using Glitter Ritz where I `highlighted` my background paper with a Transparent Micro Fine Glitter Ritz Glitter called Blue Highlights.  It adds a special little sparkle to the project that is not easily seen in the photos.
 
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image: Sassy studio Designs, Sassy Princess Leia
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listed below)
* 6.5x5 Card & Envelope
* Patterened Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Camp-A-Lot Collection
* Kraft Cardstock:  Michales 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Crystal Glitter Ritz Transparent Micro Fine Glitter, Blue Highlight
My Favorite Things Die-Namics, Stacking Stars & Fishtail Flag Stax
* My Favorite Things Buttons, Hot Fudge
* Princess Sentiment: CC Designs
* Birthday Sentiment:  Local $ Store
* ColorBox Chalk:  Creamy Brown (around Princess sentiment)
* Zig Glue Pen (to attach stars)
* Creative Memories Precious Elements Silver Metalic Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Glue Dots (to attach buttons)
* 3D Pop Dots (for Princess Leia)
* ATG

Here is a close up of the buttons and the Birthday sentiment....
 
Here is a close up of Princess Leia to show you the Copic Colours used....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN: E11,E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49, E59, E35, E21
* EYES:  E35, E33 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS:  R32, R30 + Glossy Accents
* OUTFIT & BOOTS:  C5, C3, C1, C000, 0 + Glossy Accents on the boots
* BELT: W7 + Creative Memories Precious Elements Silver Metalic Pen + Glossy Accents
* GUN:  W9, W7, W5

I hope that you enjoyed my card today, and maybe I inspired you to pop over to Penny's Papercrafty  to join in this fun challenge this week and maybe even win some Sassy Studio Design images!

I would also like to enter this card into the Simon Says - Anything Goes Challenge

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

3 Months Till Christmas Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to our "3 Months Till Christmas" Blog Hop.  Yes I said it, ONLY 3 MONTHS to go!  Whoo Hoo!!!  Each day I am getting more and more excited to start decorating my house but hubs makes me wait till the last weekend in November to get started (usually takes me 2 weeks to get all my decorating completed!)

Today I am the first stop on the hop, so lets get started!  As always I have two cards to show to you today, and the first one I am going to start off with is my colour mediem card and then on to my die cut card where I used the newly released Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby on both my cards.  I am so in love with Lulu that I have EVERY set released of Lulu! 

So here is Santa Lulu coloured with Copics.......
 
Here is the inside of the cards.....

SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiment: Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rhubard Stalk
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  Echo Park 6x6 Paper Pad, Very Merry Christmas
* Green Cardstock: from my scraps
* Embroidered Flower Robbon:  Wrights Creative Classics by Simplicity from Michaels
* Fairy Dust Glitter, Suga Shimmer
* Martha Stewart Extra Fine Glue Pen (for glitter spots)
* ColorBox Chalk: Chocolate Roan
* Stugio G Chalk: Red from Michaels $1.50 bin
* Inside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Merry & Bright
* Creative Memories Silver Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Glue Dots (for ribbon)
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the beautiful Lulu Santa to show you the copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E23, YR24, YR21
* EYES:  YG63 + Glossy Accents
* SANTA SUIT & SOCKS:  R59, R39, R37, R35, C3, C1
* SHOES & BELT:  E49, E47 + Creative Memories Silver Pen
* PRESENTS:  R59, R39, R37, R35, YG67, YG63, YG61
* BELL:  C3, C1 + Glossy Accents

So what do you think of Santa Lulu??  Well before you decide here is my second card showing you Star Lulu and my die cuts using My Favorite Things Die-Namics....
 
Here is the inside of the card.....
 
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiments: Kraftin Kimmie Stamp set, Holiday Lulu & Libby
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rhubard Stalk
* 4x5.5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper: BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Blitzen Collection
* Beige Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Cuttlebug Machine

* Cuttlebug Divine Swirls Embossing Folder
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Star Stax, Stacking Stars & Fishtail Flags Stax
* ColorBox Chalk: Creamy Brown (outside) & Dark Brown (inside)
* Stickles: Golden Rod
* Sakura Gelly Roll Gold Star Pen
* Glossy Accents
* Zig Glue Pen to attach small stars
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the cute Start Lulu to show you the Copic colours used.....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN: E11, E00, E000
* HAIR: E49, E59, E25, E31
* EYES:  B14 + Glossy Accents
* OUTFIT: R46, R29, R27, R24, YG67.YG63, YG61
* SHOES: E49, E47, E44, E42
* STAR:  Sakura Gellyroll Gold Star Pen + Golden Rod Stickles

Here is a picture of the two cards together, what do you think?......
Sorry about the quality of the pictures and them being a lottle onthe dark side.  No matter what I didwith my Ott lights, the dreary rainy weather outside would not let me get a good shot =(
 
Here is a list of all the talented ladies in this months Christmas Blog Hop, there is only 6 lovely ladies playing along this time around so please do pop in to see what amazing Christmas projects that they have made to show you..
1.) Shari: http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/ (you are here!)
2.) Tara: http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ (offering Candy for you)

I hope that you enjoyed my Christmas cards this month and I hope that I may have inspired you to get started on your cards for the very close approching holiday season! Please join us next month on the 25th for our 2 Months Till Christmas Blog hop, where I will have some Christmas candy to offer you =)
 
Now it is time for you to pop on over to see what Tara has made for you, and also to offer you some lovely candy!
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sassy Studio Designs September Releases - Day Two

I hope that you are having a fabulous Sunday! Today at Sassy Studio Designs we are showing off to you day two of the new September Releases available in the Sassy Studio Designs store now!  If you are following the hop today you should have arrived here from the talented Jovan`s Blog.
 
Be sure to pop over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog to start at the beginning of the hop as there are prizes to be won from the new release. There will be randomly selected comments chosen from different blogs, and winners will get 2 images of their choice from this release. There is also a special at the Sassy Studio Designs store goingon now...buy 5 images and get a 6th one free!
I was asked to showcase the new Sassy Pin Up Bunny image, but I am also going to show you the new Sassy Pin Up Cat image as well.  I decided to make something different than a card to show you, I decided to make Halloween banner as the theme to the September release is ``Halloween Party``! 
 
Here is my project that I made to show to you today.....
SUPPLIES USED:
* Sassy Studio Designs Images:  Sassy Pin Up Bunny & Sassy Pin Up Cat
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Markers (colours used listedbelow)
* Cardstock:  All from 6x6 Paper Pads purchased at a local $ Store
* Cuttlebug Machine & Mini Monsters Candy Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Jumbo Fishtail Banner STAX
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Jumbo Banner Day Stax (the scallopped top on the banners)
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Designer Lables 4 Stax (for the sentiment and behind the images)
* ColorBox Chalks:  Lime Pastel & Charcoal
* Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black & Grape Jelly
* Spiderweb Stamp: Michaels $1.50 Bin
* Spiders & Sentiment:  Inkadinkadoo Clear Stamps
* Fairy Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer (for bunny tail, garter, earring & cat shoes)
* Glossy Accents
* Ribbon:  Michaels CelebrateIt Basic Narrows
* Hole Punch
* Squishy Scissors (I never knew you could fall in love with a pair of scissors!!)
* 3D Pop Dots
* ATG

Here is a close up of the sentiment banner......
 
Here is a close up of the Sassy Pin Up Bunny Image.... 
 
Here is a close up of the Sassy Pin Up Cat Image....
 COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49, E59, E35, E21
* EYES:  G24, G21 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS:  R32, R30 + Glossy Accents
* BUNNY OUTFIT:  R32, R30, C3, C1, C00, 0 + Fairy Dust on the tail, earrings & garter
* CAT OUTFIT:  W9, W7, W5, R32 + Fairy Dust on the shoes
 
I hope that you enjoyed today's post, and now it is time to head over to Soma's Blog to see what amazing project she has made to show you today. Good luck on the hop!
 
I would like to enter this project into the following challenges:
* Chocolate Coffee Cards Challenge #22 - Sweet Treats (I have embossed candy onmy banner)
* Heck of a Challenge - Anything Goes
 
Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari
 

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Firefighter Honey - SSD Sponsorship Team

Hello, thanks for visiting today!  Today I have a card to show you that I made for a challenge that Sassy Studio Designs is sponsoring over at Party Time Tuesdays where the theme to the challenge is to make a project using RedGold and Orange.

Here is my card I made for this challenge....
SUPPLIES USED:
* Image: Sassy Studio Designs, Firefighter Honey
* Kodak Hero Printer
* Copic Xpress Paper
* Copic Markers
* 6.5 x 5 Card & Envelope
* Patterned Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad - Apple Cider Collection
* Burnt Orange Cardstock: frommy scraps
* Brick Wall Tim Holtz Embossing Folder
* ColorBox Chalk:  Chestnut Roan (for the brick wall)
* ColorBox Chalk: Tangerine (for around the Pattern Paper)
* Versa Color Ink: Canary (for around the outside of the card)
* Happy Birthday Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, All Occasion Sentiments
* Hot Stuff Sentiment: Hand Written
* 3D Pop Dots
* Glossy Accents
* Stickles: Silver
* ATG

Here is a close up of the image to see the copic colours used....
COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E29, E27, E25, E23, E21
* EYES:  E25, E23, E21 + Glossy Accents
* LIPS: R29, R24, R22 + Glossy Accents
* UNIFORM:  Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, R29, R24, R22
* POLE:  Creative Memories Precious Element Silver Metalic Pen
* BOOTS:  C9,C7, C5 + Glossy Accents
* BADGE:  Silver Stickles


I would also like to enter this card into the following challenges:
* The Crafty Pad Challenge #188- Autumn Colours
* Papertake Weekly - Autumn Colours
* Shopping Our Stash - Emboss it! (My Brick wall is Embossed)
* Sweet Stamps Blog - Shades of Autumn
* Card Makin' Mamas - Be Punny! (My Sentiment/Firefighter, Hot Stuff! LOL)
* Crazy 4 Challenges - Anything Goes, with a Fall Twist (I used fall colours)


So what do you think? I would love to hear from you =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;
Shari
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