Simply cute

BINGO!!!!

2013-05-22T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new challenge at Creative Inspirations and this week it's all about BINGO!!!

Here is my creation, using cream, flowers and a charm! And it's my first (shown) attempt at distress inks! There are about 40 attempts in the trash can but I think I'm hooked!

And what would you prize be should you win Bingo? How about this?

So come join us this week at Creative Inspirations! And be sure to check out my teammates gorgeous creations...they are listed in my sidebar!

Happy Wednesday!

Bearly Mine: Anything Goes

MDU: lace and flowers

Candy time at Stamp and Create!

2013-05-20T10:00:00.000-05:00

It's Monday...that means it's candy time at Stamp and Create!

Lacey has all kinds of amazing products in her store, including this little cutie!

Isn't she adorable?!? LOVE her! ;D

So pop on by the store blog and link up for a chance to win something fabulous!

Happy Monday!

Make it Monday!

2013-05-19T18:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for another open paper challenge at Make it Monday! The entries last week were amazing...as always! Your beautiful creations are such an inspiration to us!

This week our sponsor is the wonderful Bugaboo!

I used the adorable Ava to create this Thank You card for Grace's teacher!

She's such a cutie and I love this image for teachers!

And now for my Picks of the Week! Once again, I just could NOT pick a single creation...narrowing it down to two was a struggle as well!

My first pick is this gorgeous project from Cathy:

I just love how simply stunning it is!

And my second pick is from Deonna...and it's just the cutest card ever!

Isn't she fab?!? LOVE it!

I hope you have a wonderful week and you find time to link up with us at Make it Monday!

Have a blessed week!

Cupcake Time!

2013-05-19T06:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for another challenge at Cupcake Inspirations! This week we have an "old" favorite back: Fresh Brewed Designs!

And here is our wonderful inspirational photo (with my FAVORITE flower!):

This week our theme is ladybugs! Love them!

I used Buggy Nap Time to create a Thank You card for Izzy's teacher! I thought it was such a great image for a summer break card!

Thank you so much for popping by! I hope you get a chance to link up with us at Cupcake Inspirations!

Happy Sunday!

Use a Magnolia background!

2013-05-17T10:31:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new challenge at Tilda's Town and we have a fantastic one!

If you're like me, you have about 30 Magnolia background images that you just never get around to using...well this week we challenge you to use them!!!! Our theme this week: Use a Magnolia background!!!

Here is my creation using Welcome to a Lovely Home and Tilda's Family.

I love this combo!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Now whip out those background images and join us at Tilda's Town!!!!

And don't forget to check out my teammies...they have another set of AMAZING creations!!! I am so in awe of their talent! They're listed in my sidebar!

Happy Friday!

Bearly Mine: pearls and flowers, dies

Magnolia Time at Creative Inspirations!!!

2013-05-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's Wednesday...that means it's time for a new challenge at Creative Inspirations! This week Caroline chose the challenge and she chose brilliantly: Magnolia Madness! Use ONLY Magnolia stamps on your creations!

This week's prize is from Crimson Cloud and it's awesome: 4 (that's right, FOUR) Die Cut Packs of the Winners Choice!!!!! How fantastic is that prize?!?

Here is my creation, using Tilda Longstockings from the Once Upon a Time collection...

I think she's my favorite from the new collection...maybe...probably...oh, who can pick just one?!?

For more inspiration, check out my teammies...their blogs are listed in my sidebar!

Happy Wednesday! Now go ink up those Maggies and Edwins and join us for a chance to win a great prize from Creative Inspirations and Crimson Cloud!!!!

Wild Orchid: 3 or more flowers
Simon: flower power
ABC: N for Not Just One (3 or more embellishments)

Make it Monday!

2013-05-12T18:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for another open paper challenge at Make it Monday! This week our sponsor is the amazing and adorable Little Miss Muffet!

"Howdy from Little Miss Muffet Stamps! This little shoppe was inspired by a house full of Little Miss Muffets and arachnophobes alike. It isn't too difficult to image how I ended up here since I've been drawing and coloring from the moment I picked up a crayon. Now as I sit in my hobby room I get to share my passion with my own Little Miss Muffets who love to work along side of me. Now I'm excited to share creations from two additional artists... Pollycraft by Paula and introducing Simply Sophia!! With our three unique styles there is something you are sure to enjoy!"
Here is my creation, using Snuggly:

Isn't she precious?!? LOVE her!

This week has been so hectic I just didn't have time to do a POTW...it's so hard to pick just one anyway and between birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day and the stomach bug (ewww!), I think I'm lucky we're all still alive! Bwahahaha! Next week, I promise!

Thank you so much for popping by and I do hope you have time to link up your paper project with us at Make it Monday!

Have a wonderful week!

Cupcake Time!

2013-05-12T15:08:00.003-05:00

First, let me wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day!

Second, let me invite you to play along with us at Cupcake Inspirations this week! We have a fabulous new sponsor, Downtown Tape, who so generously let us play with a few rolls of Washi Tape!

Our inspirational photo this week is below, as well as the Thank You card I created. I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Cupcake Inspirations!

Happy Sunday!

Spring Showers!

2013-05-10T10:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new Magnolia Challenge at Stamp and Create! Our theme this week is perfect: Spring Showers!

Here is my creation using Tilda in Summer Rain...

She's such a sweetie!

Want to see some more AMAZING creations??? Check out my teammates...their blogs are listed in my sidebar!

I do hope you get a chance to link up with us at Stamp and Create's Magnolia Challenge! I can't wait to see what you create!

Happy FRIDAY!

Marvelous Magnolia: Anything Goes

Sketch time!

2013-05-08T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's Wednesday...which means it's time for another great challenge at Creative Inspirations! Last week we had one of my favorites as our sponsor (The Paper Shelter) and this week we have another of my favorites: Stamp Fairy!!!

I have been madly in love with Stamp Fairy for years now! They have the cutest images AND freebies! (Who doesn't love a freebie?!?)

This week the winner of our sketch challenge will receive a $10 gift certificate!

So awesome!

Here is our sketch:

And here is my project:

Isn't she adorable? Her name is Mimi and I love her!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I do hope you have a chance to visit my teammies...their creations are fantastic this week (as always!)!

Happy Wednesday!

Divas by Design: anything goes

Papertake Weekly: open

Marker Pop: May flowers

May color challenge!

2013-05-06T10:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new monthly challenge at Stamp and Create! And this month we have a bright and cheery color challenge for you!

And here is my creation, using Dad Balloons from Wild Rose Studio! I absolutely LOVE this sweet image!

He's such a cutie!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Now get crafting with bright pink, turquoise, lime green, brown or black!!!
I can't wait to see what you create for us at Stamp and Create!!!!

Make it Monday!

2013-05-05T18:45:00.000-05:00

Ooooh I am SO excited! Why? Because Saturated Canary is back as our sponsor!!! Whoop whoop! I LOVE them!

And since Make it Monday is always an open paper challenge, this should be easy! ;D

Here is my creation using Sparkle Nurse! Now, if this little girl approached me, I'd run but I'd be smiling as I ran away in terror! She's adorable (if a bit deranged!)!

And now for my POTW...an absolutely stunning creation from She's Sew Crafty:

I LOVE this little card...it's so perfectly sweet!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget to link up with us this week for a chance at a great prize from an amazing sponsor!

Have a happy week!

Rene :D

Cupcake Time!

2013-05-05T06:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for another fantastic challenge at Cupcake Inspirations and this week our sponsor is one of my favorite stores: Stamp and Create!

I loooooooooooove Stamp and Create! Great prices, FAST shipping and fabulous customer service!

This week our challenge photo is "fairy" easy to love (har har!):

I used the adorable Hannah from Wags 'n Whiskers for my card:

Isn't she adorable?!? Love her! And she comes in digi format too!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you get a chance to link up with us at Cupcake Inspirations for a chance to win an awesome prize from Stamp and Create!!!

Anything Goes!

2013-05-03T10:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new challenge at Tilda's Town and it's one of everyone's favorites: Anything Goes!

Here is my creation, using the adorable Gingerbread Tilda!

She's such a doll!

For more inspiration, be sure to check out my teammates...their creations are AMAZING! Their blogs are listed in my sidebar!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Tilda's Town for our Anything Goes challenge!

Fussy and Fancy: anything goes
Lovely hAenglar, Sweet Magnolia: anything goes

Happy Birthday!!!

2013-05-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

This week at Creative Inspirations, our challenge is all about birthdays! This is in honor of our 5th Birthday!!!! I am so honored to be part of the Design Team for this important milestone!

And I'm so thrilled to have The Paper Shelter as our sponsor!

For my creation, I used The Florist.

I love this image...she's so versatile!

Happy Wednesday! I hope you get a chance to link up with us at Creative Inspirations and share in our birthday party!

For more inspiration, check out my amazing teammates' projects! They will blow you away!

Simon Says Stamp: just because
Bearly Mine: open

Candy at Stamp and Create!

2013-04-29T14:09:00.002-05:00

It's Monday...time for candy at Stamp and Create!!! This week the candy is just adorable:

So cute!!!!

Here is a door hanging I created for Izzy. I used Pearl Tilda and lots of pearls from Kaiser Craft including Pearl and Teal.

Stop by for a chance to win this adorable image!

Happy Monday!

Make it Monday!

2013-04-28T18:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for another open paper challenge at Make it Monday and this week we have Meljen's back as our sponsor! I just adore these whimsical designs!

Here is my creation, using Soda for Two! This image and many others are on sale (50% off!) right NOW!

And here is my POTW...a simply stunning creation by Chris Franco:

Isn't it gorgeous? Stop by and leave some love if you get a chance!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you get a chance to stop by my teammates' blogs and see their gorgeous creations...they are listed in my sidebar!

Have a wonderful week and don't forget to link up with us at Make it Monday!

Cupcake Time!

2013-04-28T06:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new challenge at Cupcake Inspirations! This week we have a great sponsor: Stampotique!

STAMPOTIQUE Fine Art Stamps began June 1, 1996, in Phoenix, Arizona, out of the love for rubber stamping and papercrafting. They began as a fine art rubber stamp store and in January 2000, began manufacturing their our own rubber stamps. They now ship all over the world, although remaining a ‘mom and pop’ business so that they can still offer full attention to each and every order.
On November 17, 2007, the retail store closed its doors in order to allow them to concentrate on their growing website, both retail and wholesale.

They have some adorable images...as well as some kooky creations! Please stop by and check them out!

Here is the inspirational photo:

And here is my creation, using Art Angels:

Such a sweet duo! The sentiment is also from Stampotique!

For more inspiration, check out my teammates fabulous creations...their blogs are listed in my sidebar!

Happy Sunday! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Cupcake Inspirations!

Spring with Buttons!

2013-04-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

It's time for another great challenge at Stamp and Create: Magnolia Challenges for all Seasons! Our challenge for the next two week is Spring with Buttons! And we are, once again, having spring like weather! I am going to soak up the sun because who knows when we'll see it again!

Here is my creation, using the adorable Baby Edwin:

Such a cutie!!!!

I hope you find time to join us for this great challenge! For more inspiration from our amazing team, hop on over to my sidebar and click on my teammies links! You will NOT be disappointed!!!

Happy FRIDAY!!!!

Critter Sketch: buttons
Simon: open
SSC: buttons, bows and polka dots

Ribbon and Pearls!

2013-04-24T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's Wednesday...that means there's a new challenge at Creative Inspirations! This week it's all about ribbons and pearls! AND we have TWO sponsors!

The first is from our monthly sponsor J&C Creations and they are offering a ten pound gift certificate to their fabulous store!

And the second prize is from the fabulous Saturated Canary!

I used Sparkle Nurse for my card since National Nurses Week is coming up!

She's so adorable!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by! For more inspiration, check out my teammies...their blogs are listed on my sidebar!

Then come link up with us at Creative Inspirations for a chance at two fabulous prizes!

Simon Says Stamp: open
Bearly Mine: digi
Divas by Design: "One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest!"

Happy Wednesday!

Candy at Stamp and Create!

2013-04-22T16:24:00.002-05:00

It's Monday...which means it's time for candy at Stamp and Create! And this week the candy is summer-tastic! (That's a word, right?)

Here is my creation, an altered journal using Glimmer Bean and pearls from Kaisercraft in Teal and Snow!

Pop on over for a chance to win this adorable duo!

Happy Monday!

FFF: recycle/alter something

All Sorts: flowers

Papertake Weekly: one DP only

Flutter by Wednesdays: butterfly/fairy with sentiment

Make it Monday!

2013-04-21T18:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new open paper challenge at Make it Monday! This week we have a very special sponsor: Pink Paper Paradise, which happens to be the amazing store of my friend Michelle!

Here is my creation, using Ellie's Birthday:

Her skin: E000, E00, E01, E02
Her hair E49. E47, E44

And now for my POTW:

From Deonna at For the Love of Cardmaking, this adorable male card:

Isn't it fab?

Thank you so much for popping by! I hope you have a wonderful week!

Rene :D

Cupcake Time!!!

2013-04-21T06:30:00.000-05:00

It's time for a fabulous new challenge at Cupcake Inspirations!
This week we have an amazing sponsor: Pink Cat Studio!

I love these sweet images!
You can purchase black and white images or, if you're short on time, colored images!

Here is our inspirational photo:

And here is my creation...a sweet little Mother's Day card using Betty Holding Flowers (colored image):

I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Cupcake Inspirations!

Happy Sunday!

Rene :D

Bearly Mine: spring flowers

Once Upon a Time...

2013-04-19T10:30:00.000-05:00

Have you received your images from the new collection? Or do you have some from an older collection that remind you of a fairy tale? Then get ready to ink them up because this week at Tilda's Town our challenge is Once Upon a Time!!!

Here is my creation using my favorite image from the new collection: Tilda in Cotton Dress and my favorite DooHickey Swirl

I just had to surround her with pink!

For more inspiration, please check out the work of my teammates...their blogs are listed on my sidebar and their creations are AMAZING!

Don't forget to link up your creation with us at Tilda's Town this week!
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Friday!

Rene :D

Sweet Stampin' Challenge: pastels
Inky Chicks: birthday
All Sorts: R for Royalty!
Marvelous Magnolias: bling it on!

Anything but a Card

2013-04-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

It's time for a new challenge at Creative Inspirations! This week our sponsor is the fabulous Classy Crafts!

This week's challenge is Anything but a Card! I created a door hanging for my daughter's room.

Grace is my little artist so I thought she'd like this for her door!

Thank you so much for popping by! For more inspiration, check out my teammates...their blogs are listed in my sidebar!

Happy Wednesday and I hope you find time to link up with us at Creative Inspirations for a fabulous prize!

Saturated Canary: open