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Sneak Peeks Day 2 - For The Birds

Day 2!!!  I'm back with another sneak peek for you today.  This time it's from the wonderful and amazingly talented Diane Zechman a.k.a. Cookie Crumbs.  The set is called For the Birds. 

I mean after a certain age (for me that would be 29) birthdays are just that... For The Birds!  LOL!!!  I am turning the BIG 4-0 soon so I can say for certain (at least for myself) that's my take on birthdays as you get older.  So why not have fun with them?!  Diane's set does just that.

 

This is just one of the cute images from the set.  There is one with a cute kitty that I will share with you another time.  But it's SUPER cute.  You know me and cats.....  This one just happened to go with the patterned paper I had in mind for my card.   The paper is from a new company called Echo Park.  The line is appropriately called Summertime.  Isn't it just bright and fun?!  I picked mine up from my last order from Taylored Expressions.

As you can see the birds have their party hats on and are ready to have some fun.  And that's just what this set is.  Pure fun!  Diane always puts the cutest details in her images too.  Did you notice the little hearts she drew for their tails?  Love it!!!

And I'm sure you will too.  Head on over to the All That Scraps blog to see more samples from the rest of the design team.  They will knock your socks off.  Don't forget to leave a comment while your there.  You may be the lucky receipient of this set!

I will see you again tomorrow with something just as sweet!

Sneak Peeks Day #1 - Special Day

Woot-woot!!!  It's release time at All That Scraps.  I tell you it feels like I was just posting sneak peeks for the last release!  I'm not complaining.  Not at all.  It just makes playing with the new stuff that much more FUN!

Today's card features an awesome set from Diane Zechman, a.k.a. Cookie Crumbs called Special Day.  I love this set.  It's a perfect addition to your stamping collection too.  You don't see many sets like this. 

There's a SUPER adorable bride image that is signature Diane included in this set.  I purposely didn't use it because I have a feeling there will be several samples using her on the ATS blog today. Yes she's that cute!   As you can see I did use one of the wonderful sentiments and this rose.

Here's a close up of the rose with just a touch of Stickles......

I couldn't help but use this lovely paper my dear friend Michele H. gave me.  It's from The Girls' Paperie  and its called Paper Girl.  Can I just say I L*O*V*E* this paper.  It's so girlie and pink - right up my alley.  It goes really well with kraft and dark brown cardstock, which I used here.

I wanted to keep the focus of the card on the sentiment so I only used one major piece and a small little one for the left hand part of the card.  Easy peasy.

Be sure to head on over to the ATS blog to check out the other samples from the Design Team.  And be sure to leave a comment.  One lucky winner will get a set of her own just for doing so.  All new sets will be available on Saturday, May 8th!

See you all tomorrow with another peek!!

More Peeks!!

Did someone say cake?  Check out this yummy slice from the newest set from my friend Diane Zechman, aka Cookie Crumbs.  The set is called Time for Cake.  And who doesn't love cake, right?  Or maybe the sweet frosting.  I know I can never turn down a white cake with strawberries and whipped cream.  Yumm-o!!

There are some really cute and really fun images in Diane's set.  And of course the perfect corresponding sentiments. 

Here's a close up of the liquid pearls I used for the cherry and frosting.....

 

Believe it or not I had everything to make my card already sitting out on my desk.  The only new thing used was my new rubbah!  Are you getting the impression that my desk area is messy?  Well you'd be right!  

I know you want to see what other images are included in the set as well as win your very own set.  Head on over to the All That Scraps blog NOW!!

Happy Stamping!!

 

 

A Challenging Monday.....

No not that kind.  The good kind!  This Monday went much better than last Monday did.  I didn't do anything different, but something just clicked and I made the most of it.  Gotta love it when that happens. 

I started the day like I usually do dropping off DD at school, Starbucks, then home.   Then it was time to scour the internet for open jobs.  Or should I say lack of.... Not good. 

After what felt like forever on the computer I decided to take a much needed break and get crafty.  Taylor's sketch was just what I needed to get me started.  

 

I really wanted to make another card with supplies I already had sitting on my desk.  I had this elephant from the newly released Valentine Critters from Cookie Crumbs Stamps done.  And since most all of my Valentine/Love paper is already out everything just fell into place. 

And on other news.  There's something that I recently learned that I just have to shout out from the mountain tops!!

My dear friend TINLA is on the design team for PaperWorks Co.  Actually she has been for several months, but didn't tell anyone!   Have you guys ever heard of them?  Their stuff is SOOOO cute. I know I will be making a purchase soon. *wink*  I hope that you guys will join me in congratulating Tinla on this huge accomplishment. I've always known she was one of the best crafters out there.  And it thrills me that she's out there doing her thing with a great company.  In addition to finding Tinla's eye candy on SCS you will also see her strutting her stuff on the PaperWorks blog.   Congratulations Tinla!!!  

Okay I gotta run.  My right hand is starting to go numb from using the mouse.  I hate when that happens. 

Thanks for stopping by!!!   

Couldn't resist playing.... 2nd post today!

Well I told you Diane's set was SUPER cute and I just couldn't resist putting together this little number.....

You likey?  I had this FUN paper from last year but never used it.  I know, story of my life.    I definately went for a different color scheme on this one.  But am pretty happy with the way it came out.  Layout was inspired by one of Taylor's awesome cupcake challenges.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  I gotta get the Christmas tree down today!

Hugs,

 

Snowman Soup Anyone?

Happy Friday!!  Is everyone ready for the weekend?  Any shopping plans? I may do a little.  While I prefer to do 95% of it online, there's just some things you need to see in person.  KWIM? 

I have a card for you guys today.  Can you believe it?  If you're in my monthly ATC group then this card is a bit of a sneak peek. 

I couldn't resist making a card using Diane's newest set - Warm Cocoa Wishes.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this set.  The images are adorable and there are so many possibilities.  This little guy cracks me up.  He's sittin' back in his cup as if he was sittin' in a hot tub.

I used some dark chocolate and kraft cardstock from Papertrey Ink.  LOVE their cardstock!  The patterned paper is from Imaginisce's Polar Expressions line.  Buttons are also from Papertrey Ink- holiday button mix.  I colored him with Copics, added some Fun Flock on the brim of his hat and paper pieced the mug.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you have a *wonderful* weekend!!

 

Sneak Peek - Country Shelf

Welcome back to another day of sneak peeks!!  I just about died when I received my November stamps and saw this one from Diane.  I just love, love, love her new set appropriately named - Country Shelf.

I don't know about you, but a charming shelf with knick knacks will always draw my attention when I'm shopping.  My LSS is actually a crafters warehouse that is jam packed with fantastic and mostly hand made knick-knacks.  As soon as I saw this set I thought of the store.

The card was truly a labor of love.  It took me quite awhile to conceptualize how I wanted this to come together.  Then I thought of my mother-in-law's house.  She lives in Ohio in a real log cabin that my father-in-law built for her just before he passed away.  Yes a real log cabin.  It was something she always wanted and he saw to it that she got her dream home.  I just love her house.  You immediately get that hom-y feeling the minute you walk in the door. And there are a TON of collectibles throughout it on shelves just like this set.  My favorite part are the stories behind the collectibles.  And you know there is always a story!

The patterned paper is from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses collection and reminds me of wall paper.  A run through my Cuttlebug using the distressed stripes embossing folder helped with some texture.  I *had* to stitch the card too so it had more of that homemade feel.  I cut each image out by hand after it was colored and decorated.  Sparkly fun fluff, Stickles, and these adhesive pearls (on the drawer handles) are just some of the things I used.  The pearls were in a recent package from my dear friend Tinla!    Thank you Tinla for always hooking me up with goodies.  I do use them!!!

There are more A-M-A-Z-I-N-G samples over on the ATS blog.  Be sure to hop on over there to take a peek.  And don't forget to leave a comment after EACH post over there to enter yourself in to win the new stuff for FREE!!!

I will be back later with the next Sketchy Thursday challenge for you!!

Sneak Peeks - Ollie & Griselda by Cookie Crumbs

Woo-hoo!!!  It's time! It's time!  Yep time for sneak peeks.  This month's release is packed full of fun.  You won't want to miss out on any of these releases.  There will be plenty of Halloween goodies   and fall images   to suit everyone's taste. 

I am super excited to be able to share with you today's card from Ollie & Griselda a fabulous set by my friend and fellow DT sister Diane Zechman.  And well she has done it again with some FUN, must have images.  When I received this month's stamps I made a bee line for these shoes.  Aren't they FUN?!  Already cut and colored I wasn't quite sure what to do with them.

 

Then while driving I had this idea hit me.  So I started playing around by free hand cutting the bottom of a witches dress.  Then to finish it off with a snazzy belt and my card was born.  Be sure to pop on over to the All That Scraps blog to see some more samples featuring Ollie & Griselda, which include 14 images and sentiments.  You can get your hands on Sept. 7th! Ohh and don't forget to leave a comment when your there to be entered in a drawing for this set!

Deets:

Stamps:  All images from Ollie & Griselda by Diane Zechman, Cookie Crumbs designs

Ink:  Versafine heat set

Paper:  Cardstock by SU! & Prismatics, patterned paper by Imaginisce

Other:  Sewing, Copics, brad from stash, bling from Hero Arts, ribbon and buckle from stash, Cuttlebug dots embossing folder & dimensionals.

That's all for today!  See you all soon!

Sneak Peek - Bumble B. Bear

I'm back with another fun sneak peek!  I have to admit that I squealed with delight when I received Diane's (Cookie Crumbs) set to work with.  She created this adorable set called Bumble B. Bear.

 

I used five of the images/sentiments from the set for this card.  Here's the inside...

 

As you can see I attacked my Stickles supply again.  I just couldn't resist.  There are more samples on the All That Scraps Blog for you to enjoy with your morning coffee.  Be sure to leave a comment if you want to want a chance to win a set of your very own! 

I hope that you can join us tomorrow night for the fun fun release party.  It all starts at 8 pm (EST), that's 5 pm for us California girls! 

Thanks for stopping by today - I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek!

 

Stamps:  All images from Cookie Crumbs Bumble B. Bear sets, Ink:  Versafine heat set, Paper:  Cardstock from SU! & PTI, patterned paper from SU! & Heidi Grace, Other:  scallop border punch from SU!, Copics, Stickles, ribbon from SU! & stash, brads from stash, circle punches from SU!, twinkle sticker by A Muse (on center of flower) and dimensionals

Review - Get Well Critters

Wow what a week, huh?  I'm still in shock over the death of Michael Jackson.  What a tremendous loss to the entertainment industry.  Anytime I hear any of his songs I can remember how old I was at the time the song came out and there's usually a fond memory to go with it.  I mean what tween wasn't in awe of the Thriller video?  And yes I did try to moonwalk in my socks on the kitchen floor! 

Today I get to share with you another image from one of my favorite Cookie Crumbs sets - Get Well Critters.  I just love this chicken. 

 

To create the card I used one of my new key ingredients kits from Taylored Expressions.  This one is called Dazzled.  I paired the kit with another fabulous sketch from Mojo Monday, #88.  This card came together so quickly.  It was nice to have the patterened papers already chosen for me.  That's usually where I spend the most time when doing a card.

Be sure to hop on over to the All That Scraps Blog to see more cards using Diane's uber cute set Get Well Critters.

And be sure to check back early next week for sneak peeks of July stamps being released at ATS!!

Have a wonderful and (hopefully) relaxing Friday!!