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100,000+ Hits Blog Sweets...

2009-11-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

This post will remain at the top until Nov 15th, scroll down for new posts...after you leave a comment for a chance to win! ;)

I have been promising to post this for days! Sorry it took so long to get it posted...but I hope it was worth the wait! Up for grabs is...
1 June Bug 6x6 Paper Pad
1 June Bug Glazed Brads
1 June Bug Pops
1 June Bug Take Note Die Cut Sheets
1 Basic Grey Stamp Set, Hello
1 Basic Grey Stamp Set, Journal
AND 1 Gift Certificate to Hope Stamps Eternal for $25!!!

Simply add a comment to this post for a chance to win...no need to Follow or answer any questions...feel free to link to the candy, but no obligation! I will draw a winner on Nov 15th at 10 pm MT

Asian Cupcake Inspired...

2009-11-08T21:37:00.004-07:00

Don't be afraid to make a mistake. But make sure you don't make the same mistake twice. -Akio Morita

Hey there, hope you all had a great weekend! I got a little time to stamp in between hanging out with friends and watching football. I pulled out a fun Asian inspired Inkadinkado stamp to work on my Cupcake Inspiration Challenge card, I love the shape of the flowers! I used this week's SCS Sketch for the layout, I wasn't sure what to do about the triangles, but when I tried out these photo corner punches I was really excited about how well they went with the look of the card. I added Stickles all over, because that is the way I roll. :) I also added some half back Silver Pearls just like the ones on the cupcake. The back strip is embossed with a Cuttlebug Folder and then glittered up with MM Glitter paint. (just a touch b/c I had some left on a brush! :D)

Here is a look at the sketch and cupcake challenges:

And here is my card in all it's glory...

I used an Inkadinkado sentiment on the inside and stamped a bit of the image (2nd generation so it wasn't too bright) on the corner...

Make sure to come back tomorrow for the big RECIPE BLOG HOP with Creative Cuts & More! I promise to share a sweet recipe with you all! :) You can click over now and see how you could win an amazing kit just for sharing a recipe!!!

Cupcake Inspiration #32...

2009-11-08T00:02:00.003-07:00

Thanks to Blue Cupcake for this week's Inspiration, I grabbed these because I love the clean Feng Shui look, I think the flowers look a lot like some of the patterns in the Basic Grey June Bug paper line, although I didn't use a drop of Pattern Paper on my one card, I used an Asian inspired stamp by Inkadinkado. I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen (no card this week) ~ Jessica (no card this week) ~
~ Kelli ~ Michelle (no card this week) ~ Natalie ~ Teresa ~

A Big Welcome to Teresa, our Newest Sweetie!!!!

Here's a peek at some of the girl's creation...

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Nov 14th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC32 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration #31 Top 5...

2009-11-08T00:01:00.000-07:00

Wow...great stuff this week ladies! You guys like mushrooms don't you??? :) Me too!!! Here are this week's Top 5!!!

~ Anna ~ Debbie ~ Elena ~ Itzuvit ~ Leah ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we

would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!

Fall to Cosmo...

2009-11-07T14:46:00.006-07:00

You should make a point of trying every experience once. -Arnold Bax
Hello! Happy Saturday!! I finally got around to making a Cupcake Inspiration Challenge card for this week...I am So far behind on Everything I have to do lately....must get on track! I used this week's Fall To Layout for my card and pulled out the Yummy Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Paper and Chipboard.

I popped my chipboard flower up on top of a ring of crystal...MAMBI, maybe, I don't remember? They were blue, but I colored them to match using a Sharpie. Other than that the card is pretty self explanatory...remember you have until 9 pm tonight to link your cupcake inspired card to Mr Linky on THIS POST! Also, don't forget to leave a comment on THIS POST for a chance to win my Sweets!

I was inspired by the soft minty color of the icing, the little daisies and the red and white polka dots...

Thanks for stopping by! Come back tomorrow for the newest Cupcakes! :)

Misted Unity...

2009-11-05T23:41:00.005-07:00

In order to understand life it is not only necessary not to be indifferent to men, but not to be indifferent to flocks, to trees. One should be indifferent to nothing. -Remy de Gourmont
Happy Friday!!! I actually have a card to share today!!! Shocking, I know! Wait, it gets better! I have TWO cards to share today! :) Today is Blogger's Challenge Friday and this week's Challenge was to use a Technique, any technique and link to a tutorial. It is also Friends with Flair Friday at Unity so I combined again! I chose some of the solid images from Everythings Simply Tiny (OK, next week I promise to use a different set! :D) I used two different techniques for these, they are my favorite techniques for solid images, first I inked the stamps up using the Rock 'n Roll Technique, then I used the Misting Technique to blend the colors before stamping.
The layout is Mercy's Sketch. I added some stickles to the inside of each flower and covered the leaves with Diamond Glaze to give them that Shiny, Tropical look...

For the inside I used more of the Trellis patterned paper and stamped another flower in the corner...

While I was waiting for the Stickles and Diamond Glaze on the first image to dry I broke out the little stand of pine trees also found in the Everythings Simply Tiny Kit and decided to make another card! :) I added a few snowy details with a White Gel pen and some Stickles, then *decorated* one of the trees with Crystal Dots (colored with Copics.) The paper behind the image and on the card base is a Gorgeous Woodgrain from the Nutmeg Paper Pad...

I added a matching tree to the lower right corner on the inside of this one, too...

Thanks for stopping by!!

Welcome Teresa!!!

2009-11-04T23:14:00.004-07:00

I am soooo happy to welcome a new addition to our HSE Sweeties, Teresa Kline has accepted my invitation to join our little group as our roster makes a few adjustments! Teresa was our Guest Sweetie this month, but will transition in as a full fledged Sweetie instead! :) Please join us in saying a Happy Hello to Teresa!

We have a few other new things to announce...New Product, that is...The newest release from The Greeting Farm is now in stock!!! I am in Love with these little ladies and can't wait to ink a few of them up this weekend when my mojo comes back from vacation!! I think Madelynn will look Uber cute paired with the newest Bella Blvd papers, December Details! Max is Perfect for The Boyfriend by Cosmo Cricket!! Check out the other new Bella Blvd line, Honey, I'm Home...LOVE the colors and little house in this line!!

Don't forget to comment HERE for a chance at the June Bug Blog Sweets and link you Sweet Cupcake Inspiration Challenge entries HERE before Sat at 9 pm!

Again...Super Huge Welcome to Teresa, check out her amazing work!!!

Over The Top...

2009-11-04T12:02:00.004-07:00

Thanks so much to Tammy for this fun Blog Award! She sent it out a few days (maybe a week ago...sorry it took so long to post!)

The Rules are:

1. You can only use ONE word!!!
2. Pass this along to 5 of your favorite bloggers!
3. Alert them that you have given them this award!
4. HAVE FUN!!!
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Just ONE word...let's see if I can do it!

1. Where is your cell phone? Home
2. Your hair? Spiky
3. Your mother? Friend
4. Your father? Stalwart
5. Your fave food? Sushi
6. Your dream last night? Forgotten
7. Your fave drink? Coffee
8. Your dream/goal? Independent
9. What room are you in? Cubicle
10. Your hobby? Stamping
11. Your fear? Fire
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Home
13. Where you were last night? Couch
14. Something that you aren’t? Solvent
15. Muffins? Crumbly
16. Wish List Item? Landscaper
17. Where did you grow up? Colorado
18. Last thing you did? Coffee
19. What are you wearing? Clothes
20. Your TV? Recording
21. Your Pets? Loved
22. Friends? Lots
23. Your Life? Hectic
24. Your Mood? Good
25. Missing Someone? Always
26. Vehicle? HHR
27. Something your not wearing? Heels
28. Your fave store? HSE ;)
29. Your fave color? Eggplant
30. Last time you laughed? Earlier
31. Last time you cried? Thursday
32. Your best friend? Caring
33. One place that I go to over and over? Work
34. One person who emails regularly? Edie
35. Fave place to eat? Changs
36. Facebook? Bejeweled!

I'm supposed to pass this on to five of my favorite bloggers...they may have already been tagged and/or not Do tags, but you should check these girls out!!!

Tammy
Michelle
Jessica
Colleen
Elena

Don't forget that all Martha Stewart products and ALL Inkadinkado stamps are currently On Sale until they are Gone...help me make room for New lines!!! :)

Also, you have until Sat at 9 pm MT to enter the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge!! And comment HERE to be entered in the Blog Sweets Drawing!!!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #31...

2009-11-01T00:03:00.002-06:00

Good Morning...can you believe is November already?!?!? How was your Halloween?

Thanks to Jen's Cakery for this week's Inspiration!!

Make sure to check out what the Sweeties came up with this week!! Here are a few peeks...

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen ~ Jessica ~ Kelli ~ Michelle ~ Natalie ~ Tammy and Teresa (our Guest Sweetie this month!)

A Big Welcome to Teresa who is our Guest Sweetie this Month!!!

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Nov th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC31 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration #30 Top 5...

2009-11-01T00:01:00.000-06:00

Good Morning! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and that you made it thru Halloween safely and without to much of a belly ache ;)

So here are this week's Top 5 Colorfully Sweet Cards...

~ Anat ~ Elena ~ Irit ~ Jodi ~ Teresa ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we
would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!

Tammi's Halloween Card Kit...

2009-10-31T11:50:00.005-06:00

There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. -George Carlin
Happy Halloween!!! Hope everyone is having a Super Spooky Day!!!

Today marks the end of the Halloween Card Kits, this one is from Tammi...Super cute, although I had a hard time coloring the cat, I can never get an orange tabby to look right, so he doesn match the paper, but you know what...I like it anyway :)

The paper is Eerie by Basic Grey again...I think we were all thinking on the same wavelength! 3 out of 5 kits had Eerie paper! :) I added lots of Stickles and a few Black (colored with Copics) half back pearls as well as a Spider Web edge (thanks Tammi!)

Have a Wonderful, Safe Holiday and don't eat Too much candy! ;)

Joy to Unity...

2009-10-30T16:50:00.003-06:00

Joy is the feeling of grinning inside. -Melba Colgrove

I am So sorry this is up so late...I thought I would be able to get it up a lot sooner, but I needed some couch time, I am still Shot from this cold/flu whatever!

This is my creation for this week's Friends with Flair Blog Hop for Unity, check the Unity Blog for the master list of participants.

I used a textured card base, part of an eyelet lace card by Martha Stewart and Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey for the base, then I stamped the Joy stamp from Everythings Simply Tiny using Wild Wasabi on white CS, I added a jewe l to the center snowflake and then decided to add jewels to the eyelet border as well. I matted the image with a Scalloped Square Nestie that I cut and glued to fit the size I wanted. The card is finished off with a Big ribbon bow...Thanks for stopping by again today! If you are looking for the Halloween Blogger's Challenge card scroll down one post!

I'll try to be back later tonight or tomorrow with the 100,000 Hits Sweets!!

My Halloween Card Kit...

2009-10-30T12:00:00.005-06:00

"Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou," I said, "art sure no craven,
Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the Nightly shore
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!"
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore." -Edgar Allan Poe
Happy Friday! I am home today recuperating from a fever...body aches are gone so I am hoping I am on the mend. :) Today I am sharing my kit for the Card Kit Swap I particpated in, as you have seen mby my previous post and you will see tomorrow, the other girls went Cute...and I had tons of fun with their kits, but I went a little more spooky...I used Basic Grey Eerie paper and an Inkadinkado stamp called Crow's Gate.

For my card I used the Get Sketchy layout, after I was completely done I realized I really should have used the dark purple paper with webs, but this is what I ended up with...

Thanks for stopping by, I'll be back later with my Unity Friends with Flair post as well as the 100,000 Hits Sweets!

Delay...

2009-10-29T23:04:00.001-06:00

There is a bit of a delay on my Halloween Card Kit, Blogger's Challenge, Blog Candy and Unity Friends with Flair posts...I am currently suffering from body aches and 101* fever...hoping it is Seasonal Flu, but not holding my breathe.

Kim's Halloween Card Kit...

2009-10-28T23:26:00.003-06:00

From ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties and things that go bump in the night, deliver us! -Scottish Proverb
Today is Day 3 of the Halloween Card Kits and today is Kim's kit. Kim chose a TAC stamp called Spooky Girls...she isn't very spooky, but boy is she cute!! (Kim is a TAC Rep if you are interested in any of their products!)

Kim combined the sweet little image with Eerie paper from Basic Grey along with Olive Green and Light Purple CS, sorry i don't have the product list here with me at the moment. I colored the image with Copics and added a touch of Kohr-i-noor pencil to the hat to help me with my inability to color things black with Copics. I also used the pencils to create a little sky and grass, as well. I added Stardust Stickles and White Gel Pen accents after cutting the image out with a circle nestie. The layout I used is Mercy's Sketch this week...I replaced the scallops with Martha Stewart's Drippy Goo! :)

Don't forget to take a peek at the other adorable little Witches the Swap Girls created...

Anna
Debbie
Kim
Tammi

Thanks for stopping by! Come back a little later for some SWEETS!!! :)

Debbie's Halloween Card Kit...

2009-10-27T23:31:00.006-06:00

'Tis now the very witching time of night, When churchyards yawn and hell itself breathes out Contagion to this world. -William Shakespeare Hello there, this is the second installment of the Halloween Card Kit series...this kit was put together by Debbie (the Swap Hostess.) I LOVE the image she sent...BewitchedaTude by Stamping Bella. The paper is Memory Box Twilight and is soooo gorgeous! I colored the little witch with a combination of Copics and Kohr-i-noor pencils to make the black look more natural, I was Trying to channel Paula with my coloring and the night sky and even added the little sprinkles of glitter like she does. I definitely didn't get up to Paula's standards, but I really like it anyway! :)

I am giving my procrastination away here by using this week's SCS Sketch for the layout, she posted it early last night and I was able to get this done, why do today what you can put off 'til tomorrow, LOL :)

The black swirl of pearls is a Zva Flourish that I cut up to meet my needs and colored with Copic Markers. I went over the buckle on her hat and her dress with a Sakura Stardust pen...

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the other swap cards!!!

Anna
Debbie
Kim
Tammi

Anna's Halloween Card Kit...

2009-10-26T23:13:00.003-06:00

Nothing contributes so much to tranquillize the mind as a steady purpose -Mary Shelley Good Morning! Today is the first post in a series of Halloween Cards I will be posting this week. I participated in another super fun Card Kit Swap...it is sort of like a Long Distance Showbox swap, the difference on this is that No One sees the original card until after we all make our own, so you get a different card from each participant with the same materials. It is a really fun way to play with new and different papers and stamps. Like this little cutie, the image is a digi stamp from Pink Cat Studio...a super cute image that I didn't buy for myself, so this way I get to play with it!

I was excited to see this particular kit because it fit so well with my Inspiration from this week's Cupcake!!! I looked at that chocolate candy covered delight and immediatly though CANDY!!!! :)

I went pretty simple with the layout to show off that super cute candy paper, I just added a little spiderweb ribbon and a few Black Crystals. The image is colored with Copic markers, of course. :)

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to check out what the other Swap girls came up with and keep an eye out for the rest of this week for more Spooky Goodness on our blogs!

Tammi
Anna
Kim
Debbie

A Golfer's Day...

2009-10-25T23:37:00.006-06:00

No matter how good you get you can always get better and that's the exciting part. -Tiger Woods
First things first...I am on CLOUD 9 today!!! I was Shocked Saturday night when I started getting LOTS of comments on my SCS cards...come to find out...I am this week's FEATURED STAMPER!!!! :D How exciting!!! I couldn't believe it, I am So thrilled! Plus, I just saw my stat counter here on my blog and it Sped past 100,000 hits over the weekend!!! Stay Tuned for some Yummy Blog Sweets!!!

OK, on to my card...

I was asked to make a masculine birthday card for a golfer, luckily I still had an image from a friend of Stamping Bella's Golfafella. I pulled out my Basic Grey Archaic paper and used the Oz Sketch from last week and here is what I came up with...I used a rub on for the sentiment inside...looking at it now it is too Green, but oh well! :) Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back later with the 100,000 Hits Sweets!

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Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #30...

2009-10-25T00:10:00.004-06:00

Welcome to the last of the Halloween Cupcake Inspiration Challenges...this week we are going for my favorite part of Halloween...ok, maybe 2nd favorite, right after dressing up in a cool costume...CANDY!!! How can you go wrong combining Candy and Cupcakes???? SWEET!!! This cupcake was suggested by Tammy's friend Beth L (well, she suggested a different picture by the same bakery, I just chose the photo that showed the Whole cupcake) Thanks to Star Bakery for this week's Inspiration!!

Make sure to check out what the Sweeties came up with this week!! Here are a few peeks...

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen ~ Jessica ~ Kelli ~ Michelle ~ Natalie ~ Tammy and Ida (our Guest Sweetie this month)

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your
creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Oct 31st at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC30 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration #29 Top 5...

2009-10-25T00:09:00.000-06:00

Good Morning! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! I'm getting a bunch of stuff done around the house that has been neglected, even rearranged furniture!!

So here are this week's Top 5 Witchy Cards...

~ Elena ~ Maureen ~ Libeeti ~ Piali ~ Cassie ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we
would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!

No Layers...

2009-10-24T18:19:00.003-06:00

Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come.- Chinese proverb
Another week I am a day late on my Blogger's Challenge...I actually had my card done yesterday, but my camera batteries were shot and then I forgot I hadn't posted it until 5 minutes ago! OOOPS!

This week's Challenge was to make a card with no layers, just the card base. I pulled out my Fabriano notecards, my Go-To paper for no layer cards. I paired that with Wintery White Pine by Inkadinkado and used the Misting technique. I added Lots of Stickles and a little star on the top and finished it off with a sweet little Verve sentiment and a few crystals...

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to come back tomorrow for the New Cupcake Inspiration Challenge...and make sure to link up your Witchy Challenge cards to THIS post by 9 pm tonight (you have 2 hours!) to be considered for the Top 5!!!

It's a Cupcake Party...

2009-10-22T08:58:00.000-06:00

The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. -Jon Hammond
In case you missed the Newsletter (sign up HERE if you want product and sale News from Hope Stamps Eternal) we have a NEW line of stamps available...and Boy, are they Adorable!!!! These stamps are clear polymer and come from Stampavie, the designer, Tina Wenkle, has an eye for cute!!! There are Mice, Opossums, Birds and Raccoons and they are so so sweet!

I grabbed the Mouse, Bird, Ladybug Cupcake first, because...well, because I LOVE cupcakes, of course!!! :) The image is colored with Copic markers and shimmered and shined with Stardust Stickles and Diamond Glaze. The papers are all scraps, the stripe is from Pink Paislee, but I am not sure where the green is from, sorry! For the inside I used an Inkadinkado sentiment that I thought went well with the streamers from the image...
Here is a shot that shows the shimmer and shine a little better (click to see a bigger view)
Supplies:
Stamps: Mouse, Bird, Ladybug Cupcake (Stampavie)
Paper: Enchanted (Pink Paislee,) Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, White (SU)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento,) Copic Markers, Real Red (SU)
Misc: Brad, Lace Ribbon, Stardust Stickles, Diamond Glaze, Pop up Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to link up your Witchy Cupcake Inspoired cards to THIS post, you have until Sat at 9 pm!

Witchy Boo...

2009-10-19T22:58:00.007-06:00

I'm not a Witch; I'm your wife. -The Princess Bride
Quick post tonight, I finally had a chance to play around a little and put together a card for this week's Cupcake Inspiration Challenge. I went with the witch, the light brown (kraft,) and black for my inspiration. The layout of my card is Mercy's sketch for this week, The patterned paper...that would be the inside of the backing of the package of chipboard!!! WOO HOO, I'm dreaming of a Green Halloween!! :)

Hope you can play along with the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge this week! Here is another look at the cuppie (and the sketch)

No stamps on the front, just a quick, simple sketch with a Chipboard Witch's Hat...

I used the last of the packaging for the inside and added an older Imaginisce sentiment...

Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Halloween (Imaginisce)
Paper: Kraft, Black CS (PTI,) Recycled Packaging
Ink: Staz-On Black
Misc: Glitter Brads, Rest in Pieces Chipboard Stickers

Thanks for stopping by!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #29...

2009-10-18T10:16:00.005-06:00

OK, quick post today...Sorry this is up so late (no excuses...I went out and had a blast last night and just couldn't stay awake to post when I got back!! :D)

These cupcakes are just Adorable!!! For those of you that don't celebrate Halloween, I bet you can come up with something Uber cute with the colors...right??? :) (Michele!)

Witchie Cakes brought to us by Sugar Bloom

Make sure to check out what the Sweeties came up with this week!!

Bonnie ~ Carolina ~ Colleen (out this week) ~ Jessica ~ Kelli ~ Michelle ~ Natalie ~ Tammy (out this week) and Ida (our Guest Sweetie this month)

We would love to have you play along this week! Make sure to add a direct link to your
creation on Mr Linky below by Saturday, Oct 24th at 9 pm MT. If you upload to a public gallery like SCS or PCP make sure to use keyword CIC29 so we can easily find you. Remember, no cupcake stamps are required! I will post the Top 5 next Sunday!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #28 Top 5...

2009-10-18T10:03:00.003-06:00

Good Morning....or afternoon for some of you, sorry this is so late!!

Here is your Top 5 for last week's Challenge...Gorgeous stuff Ladies!!!

~ Elena ~ Hiedi ~ Debbie ~ IRIT ~ Teresa ~

Thanks again to everyone that participated, if you are on of the Top 5 we
would love for you to grab the Top 5 Blinkie on the left sidebar for your Blog!!!