SugarPea Designs

All My Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Good Afternoon!! I had such a good time last night with my blogging friend Tracy of Tracy's Stamping Corner that I forgot to schedule my post for today. Oops!! Eddie and I met Tracy and her husband Chris for dinner and drinks and ended up chatting until very early in the morning. Tracy and I are always talking about how crazy similar our lives are, I swear it's like meeting yourself in a parallel universe. LOL!! We had a blast together and hope we get the chance to do it again soon.

For my card today, I've used another fabulous sketch from The Sweet Stop along with one of the newest released Tiddly Ink Wryn's...Heartfelt Love. Are you head over heels for Wryn like I am?!?! Well, I happen to know that there are even more sweet Wryns to come soon so you'll want to check out Christy's Blog where you can find a new release every Tuesday.

Since the image is digital, I created the sentiment in a text box and printed them both together. I used some gorgeous new papers from Glitz (Pretty In Pink) which you can find at SCACD. I embossed kraft cardstock with an embossing folder and brushed on some white ink with a stippling brush to bring the design out. I made a sweet little bow with my Bow Easy with some beautiful Rubytoned Vintage Seambinding from the Ribbon Carousel which is a perfect match to the papers.

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies (who I'm sure were on time with their posts) have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

YNS February Release Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone and Welcome to the Your Next Stamp February Release Blog Hop!!

We are showcasing over a dozen new images which are all available for purchase today!! If you've arrived here from Veronica's Blog then you're in the right place. If not and you'd like to participate in the Blog Hop CLICK HERE to be taken to the start.

Want to win the new World Love Stamp set?!?!

One of the YNS DT members is a secret prize blogger so comment on all of the blogs in the hop for your chance to win. The winner will be announced on the YNS Blog on February 14th. And right now is a great time to do a little shopping as you can save 15% off your entire purchase during the hop by using online code YNSFEB2012 when you shop at the YNS Store until February 15th. Don't forget to check out the awesome bundle deals & goodies in the bargain bin too!!

For my card today, I've used one of the newest cuties....Aroma the Skunk. This little stinker comes with the sentiment you see as well as two others (Love Stinks & Just for You).

Your Next Stamp is sponsoring February's Sketch For You To Try, which I have used paired with Echo Parks (Yours Truly) designer paper.

Well, that's it from me today... Your next stop along the YNS - Karen's Blog

Good Luck and I hope you enjoy the Hop!!

Guest Designer for SCACD Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:01:00 +0000

I am SO excited to share with you that I am guest designing today for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design Store (SCACD). I took all of two seconds to say, "YES!!" when Susana asked if I'd design for her February stamp release. :)

If you have arrived here from Danni's blog then you are in the right place. If not and you'd like to participate in the Blog Hop CLICK HERE to be taken to the start.

Today's Blog Hop is to showcase the most adorable new cuties from

Sylvia Zet's (SCACD) - Adventures of Loli & Poppy

and

Victoria Case (SCACD) - The Fairylicious Collection

I am totally smitten with the sweet images exclusively designed for SCACD by Sylvia Zet. They have the most precious little faces and often times are paired with an adorable little friend. And today I'm thrilled to introduce to you the newest little cutie....Elania. Isn't she darling!?!

I created a simple card so that the focus would be on the image. I started with choosing some designer paper from Authentique (Journey) which is on sale right now for 20% off at SCACD ; and a Ossie Dots embossing folder from Craft Concept. I then created a small rosette to place a computer generated sentiment. Just a hint of StarDust Stickles was added to her tail and top for some fun sparkle and tiny little half pearls for bubbles.

Today there are 5 new stamps available for purchase in the The Sylvia Zet (SCACD) Collection and one bonus accessory stamp (which is only available when you purchase the entire set). Plus...you receive a sweet discount when you purchase the entire set. :)

Copic's Used:
Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50
Cheeks: R02, R00
Hair: E50, E31, YR31, E34
Tail: B29, B26, B24, B21, B00
Rock: W7, W5, W3, W1
Sand: E43, E42, E41

My next card showcases one of the newest fairies in the Victoria Case for (SCACD) Fairylicious Collection...If the Shoe Fits. Don't you just love the look of excitement on her face?!!?

Once again, I wanted the focus to remain on the image so I kept the design and embellishments simple.

Pure JOY is the best way I can describe how I felt coloring this image. :)

If you love to color like I do....then believe me when I say...you NEED these stamps!!

I admit that I was a little intimidated by the oyster/clam shell chair she's sitting in when I sat down to color; but it quickly became my most favorite part. Today there are 5 new stamps available for purchase in the Victoria Case (SCACD) Fairylicious Collection and one bonus accessory stamp (which is only available when you purchase the entire set). Plus...you receive a sweet discount when you purchase the entire set. :)

Copics Used:

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50 (Cheeks R02, R00)

Hair/Skirt: RV10, R81, R85, R85, RV17

Oyster/Clam Shell: W7, W5, W3, W1, W00, R02, R00

That's it from me today. I hope you've enjoyed these new exclusive SCACD cuties, but I know you want to see more, right?!?! Well then your next stop is Melanie Holtz's blog where you are sure to be blown away by her amazing talent!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

For You (RCC38)

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:31:00 +0000

This is my second post for the day...scroll down or click HERE to see my Tiddly Inks creation.

My fellow Ribbon Carousel design team member, Kim O'Connell is a fabulous artist with tons of techniques up her sleeve. She also has a wicked funny sense of humor that keeps us all in stitches. So this week, Kim is challenging us to use the paper-piecing technique somewhere on our creations.

And who would be a great sponsor for this challenge? Why, Birdie Brown of course!!

Hello everyone! My name is Torico, the owner of Birdie Brown, and you may know me as an illustrator for There She Goes Clear Stamps. I'm a mom to two kids who live in Japan. I've loved doodling since I was a child, and have a passion for card making now! At my Etsy shop, Birdie Brown, I'm offering whimsical and cute (Japanese "kawaii") digital stamps created from my original illustrations. Speaking about card making, I love "simple & cute" design. So, most of my digital stamps are designed to match such a style. If you also like "simple & cute" style, you'll find something you have been wanting on Birdie Brown!!

Torico generously provided me with, Girl with a Rose for me to design with this week. I paper pieced the flower and layered the tag with papers from My Mind's Eye (Market Street). The Spellbinder Lacey Circle as well as the image itself are popped up with foam tape for dimension. The tiny half pearls were colored with a G00 Copic marker to match the papers. I used a combination of Brown/White Grosgrain Two Toned Ribbon and crinkled Leather Tan Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel looped through the tag. The Ribbon Carousel is now carrying these gorgeous Pewter Pearl and Rhinestone Pins.

Hopefully my creation has inspired to you play along with us this week at the Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog, where one lucky participant will win 3 FREE dig's of their choice from the Birdie Brown store. Your creation can be anything you'd like, just be sure you use ribbon, bakers twine, lace, thread...(anything that comes on a spool) and follow this weeks theme.

Be sure to stop by to see all the inspiration Carousel Crew B has for you and leave them some love!!

Wendy Ramlakhan (That's Me!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Be Mine....or Else!!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

It's a new Tiddly Ink's Challenge...

~ Valentines ~

I decided to create a Valentine with a bit of an attitude using Tiddly Inks, Whatever! I have a similar pose (crossed arms and tilted head) when my husband is not doing something my way!! LOL I bet lots of you do too, right?!?! :)

The papers are My Mind's Eye, Union Square (I promise I do have other paper pads, LOL). I used a crimper tool that I had completely forgotten I had, for a fun corragated cardboard look. I tied the ends of some Black Crocheted Lace from the Ribbon Carousel in knots and frayed the ends. The heart was created with Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic heart dies and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The sentiment is believe it or not...handwritten. And a few black rhinestone hearts that I thought I'd NEVER use make it complete. :)

I hope you will stop by the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog where the Design Team has created fabulous cards and projects that are sure to inspire you!! And it's always a good idea to check out Christy's Blog too...as you never know what fun little surprises you might find there.

Be sure to stop back again later today to see my card for the Ribbon Carousel Challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Arrgh Matey!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:33:00 +0000

Nathan had a blast during his 5th Birthday Party yesterday and somehow I managed NOT to cry even once about my baby growing up so fast. My dad really came through for me and helped me get a huge refrigerator box (stores won't give them to you anymore) that I morphed into a pirate ship that Nathan named, "The Dirty Barnacle". LOL My dad also brought over 2 HUGE 6 foot parrots and a ships wheel that I was able to use for props. Yay Dad!!! xoxo

The kids all "Walked the Plank", dug for buried treasure and had sword fights with anyone who walked by!! Everyone enjoyed Shipwreck Sandwiches, "Kracken's Water" (Captain Nathan's Special Blend) and other party foods to make any pirate happy. I have a friend who makes the BEST cakes....every year she blows me with her mad decorating skills!!

I've created a little slideshow with some of my favorite photos from the party. I hope you enjoy them!!

(If you subscribe to my blog via E-mail.....click HERE to be taken to my blog to view the photos)

Arrggh,

New Wings (SSS143)

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Morning Peeps!!

It's going to be a short and sweet post...I've got a very busy day ahead of me.

Nathan's 5th Birthday party this afternoon and a Monster Truck show later tonight.

I tried so hard for a soft/pastel coloring approach with Tiddly Ink's newest sweetheart...

Wryn - New Wings, but in the end I just couldn't do it!! LOL I used some gorgeous girly/vintage papers from My Mind's Eye (Market Street) and added a little machine stitching. It turned out to be a hot mess, but my husband said it added to the Shabby Chic look....works for me!! LOL

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Brand NEW Ribbon Carousel

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Hey everyone! Today is a big day at RibbonCarousel.com. We are debuting the Brand New Ribbon Carousel^© today and, of course, doing a giveaway on our Blog too! Here are the details:

The Ribbon Carousel^©is made out of White Marine Board Plastic (High Density Polyethylene), giving it a textured top with smooth scrolled edges. Each Carousel comes with 8 Clear Acrylic rods allowing for many different configurations. You can use it as a 4, 5, 6 or 8 post Carousel, depending upon your individual needs.

The Ribbon Carousel^© holds up to 60 rolls of 3/8" ribbon using 4 rods, 40 Wooden Spools or 16 spools of your favorite Baker's Twine using 8 rods. It SPINSaround on a lazy susan, allowing you to access your ribbon and twine easily! This easy-to-use organizer is compact, with a footprint less than 7" square on your workspace. The Ribbon Carousel^© holds ribbon spools of any size up to a 4" diameter. Minimal assembly required.

To use: Simply unscrew the knob on top of the Ribbon Carousel^©. Remove the top and place your spools on the posts as desired. Replace the top by lining up the rods to the holes in the underside of the top. Replace the knob to secure the Ribbon Carousel.

Specifications: Each Ribbon Carousel is approximately 6.85" square and 13.5" tall. The manufacturing and assembly of each Ribbon Carousel^© is in Washington State, USA.

They are the Bomb-Diggity and you know you want one....so head on over to the

Ribbon Carousel Blog or FB page to be entered in our Giveaway!

Thanks for stopping by!!

My Treasure

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Next weekend my baby is turning Five! FIVE!!!

(okay.....let's not talk about how fast the time has gone by or else I'll just start crying)

Nathan chose a Pirate party theme for his Fifth Birthday and we have had so much fun planning his party together. We created his invitations to look like old treasure maps, burned the edges, rolled them up, sealed them with melted wax and mailed them in bottles. They turned out AMAZING!! :)

Such a special birthday calls for a very special card and I have to tell you that I LOVE the way this came out!! Awhile back I found four of the cuuuutest pirate stamps from Nellie Snellen. I couldn't decide which of the images I liked best so I bought them ALL!! LOL The image I've used on my card is called Treasure and is Nathan's favorite. :) I distressed and inked some fabulous Echo Park paper (Times & Season) for that old treasure map look, but the finished touch turned out to be the yummy Burgundy/Ivory Striped Grosgrain Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel that I tied into a simple knot and frayed the edges. LOVE IT!!! xoxo

This weeks sketch has a spin....non-traditional Valentines. I think this card also makes a PERFECT valentine! I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

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WINNERS!!!!

I have drawn a winner from the Tiddly Inks Blog Hop comments....

Congrats to.... In Paper Heaven!!

please contact me by email so that I can get your image to you!! :)

and

I also had to re-draw a winner for my blog candy giveaway....

Congrats to CountryMouse!!

please contact me by email so that I can send your package out to you!! :)

Congrats Ladies and thank you to everyone for the sweet comments and for visiting my blog!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

XOXO

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:01:00 +0000

This is my second post of the day....scroll down or click HERE to see my Tiddly Ink's Color Challenge!!

With the holiday's over the Ribbon Carousel is back in the full swing of things and we're ready with this week's challenge... Danielle's "Go To" sketch.

It's a fabulous sketch to use with images from this weeks sponsor, Some Odd Girl.

Here's my card using Some Odd Girl's Tiny Bubbles Tia which is an adorable digital image that was generously provided to me by Kristy.

I did a little machine stitching along the back panel of designer papers from My Mind's Eye (Love Me ) and used some gorgeous Rubytone Vintage Seam Binding and my last small scrap of Ivory Crocheted Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.

Hopefully my take on Danielle's sketch has inspired to you play along with us this week at the Ribbon Carousel, where one lucky participant will win 3 FREE dig's of their choice from the Some Odd Girl store. Your creation can be anything you'd like, just be sure you use ribbon, bakers twine, lace, thread...(anything that comes on a spool) and follow this weeks theme.

Be sure to stop by to see all the inspiration Carousel Crew B has for you and leave them some love!!

Wendy Ramlakhan (That's Me!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Out of this World

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

It's time for a new Tiddly Inks Challenge and this time it's a color challenge...

~ Green, Yellow, Orange, Blue ~

I created a card for the kids to give to their Grandpa for his birthday using the adorable Tiddly Inks digital image, Come In Cuteness. I used a Cuttlebug Embossing folder (Spots & Dots) to create the "moon" and a Martha Stewart zig zag border punch above a computer generated sentiment. I created different levels of dimension by applying foam tape to the Spellbinder Stars, image, and "moon" panel. My Mind's Eye Lime Twist paper collection (Fly a Kite) turned out to have the perfect colors needed for this weeks color challenge.

I hope you will stop by the Tiddly Inks Challenge Blog where the Design Team has created fabulous cards and projects that are sure to inspire you!! And it's always a good idea to check out Christy's Blog too....as you never know what fun little surprises you might find on her blog.

Be sure to stop back again later today to see my card for the Ribbon Carousel Challenge!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Sweet Stop Sketch 141

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

I'm teaching a class at Stamp & Scrap A'Latte in Spring Hill, Florida today and we will be coloring this sweet Whipper Snapper Designs image, Hugs for Ike. I'm using this adorable duo as an example on how you can use your Copics to color black and white with high contrast.

I've used papers from Echo Park (Yours Truly) and popped the image panel up with foam tape for dimension. A touch of Star Dust Stickles was added to give the snow some sparkle. Using a banner die for the sentiment and a scrumptious strip of Silver Pleated Satin Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel turned out to be fabulous elements to complete this weeks sketch from The Sweet Stop.

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Ink Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Tiddly Inks Blog Hop!!

I hope you will have the time today to play along.

You can click HERE for the instructions on how to participate.

There will be $10 Tiddly Inks Gift Certificates given away to TWO lucky participants.

Christy has created 5 images to introduce her newest character...Wryn! She is so cuuute...and I'm sure she will steal your heart like she has mine!! :) For my card today I used Wryn - New Nest. The designer paper is My Mind's Eye (Portobello Road) and although it's hard to tell, I paper pieced her dress with the same papers and added shading with my Copics. I added a file tab for the sentiment and popped the image panel up with foam tape and colored all the pearls to match with a BG13 Copic.

Copics Used:

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

Hair: E50, E31, E35, E25, E29

Dress: BG13, BG11, BG0000, 0

Nest: E43, E42, E41, YR31

Tree: E47, E25, E35, E31, YR31

Grass: YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91

Shadow/Outline: W3, W1, W00, BG70

I'm giving away this sweet image to one lucky person who leaves a comment for me on this post!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Tiddly Inks Blog Hop...how to play along!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:38:00 +0000

Bog Hop Instructions---How to Play along on January 13

So I thought I would spell out exactly how to join in the blog hop on January 13 because we would love to have you play along...

Theme: Friends are the Flowers of Life: Use any Tiddly Inks digital image to create a card or project and participate in the blog hop

How to Participate:
This is actually a 4-step process:

One, you have to make the card in advance using a Tiddly Inks image, preferably with friends or flowers as the theme, but it is open to any TI image. Just have fun! :)

Two, post your photo and information on your own personal blog on January 13 before 12 PM CST--and at least by 5:45 PM CST---so you can meet the 6-hour window to enter the blog hop. The title of your post should be "Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop".

Three, once your blog post is live, visit the Tiddly Inks challenge blog (our enrollment list will be open for 6 hours--see times below) and link your blog hop post at the bottom of the "Flowers" Blog Hop post (there will be an Inlinkz list) in order to be qualified for the prizes. There is no need to sign up in advance---just have a post ready to link.

Four, the enrollment time will close at 6:00 PM (and hopefully we have about 30 to 40 people who linked) and then we hop around and view their cards---and your card---from the list on the Tiddly Inks challenge blog. Sounds like fun, right? Last time we had a hundred-plus people coming around and commenting and it was fun!! :)

Dates:
6:00 PM CST on Friday January 13 to 6:00 PM CST on Saturday January 14

The blog hop will run until January 14 at 6:00 PM. We will have a wrap-up "party" on January 14 in the Tiddly Inks PCP group from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CST. Stop in and chat with us in the comment section at the bottom of the page. Between 6 PM and 10 PM CST, one lucky PCP commenter will be randomly selected to receive the next 2 Tiddly Inks stamps before anyone else (free of charge).

Prizes: Two blogger participants selected from the Tiddly Inks Inlinkz list will be announced on January 15 and highlighted on the TI challenge blog. Each will receive a $10 gift voucher.

There will also be random prizes throughout the DT blogs, so be sure to comment and visit each one. :)

Hope you can play along with us!!

You Rock 40!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

The Sugar Babies are back after our Christmas break with a new sketch for you today. Korin always creates the most fabulous sketches and this weeks is REALLY fun!! It has film strip kind of vibe going on, which challenged me a bit until I decided to rotate it and then it all fell into place!! :)

The Kenny K Groove Dude digital image was printed on PaperTreyVintage Cream cardstock and colored with Copics. I colored this image one afternoon when I needed a distraction...I was so into the coloring that I didn't realize that I was practically sitting in the dark the whole time. It's hard to tell from the photo but there is a strip of Navy Vintage Seam Binding above the notebook edge border. The paper's I used were some older 12x12 scrapbook papers from my stash. The ticket is also a digital image (I think from Raindrop Echo Designs) and printed on the same scrapbook paper. I used my new number dies from My Favorite Things along with some Tim Holtz metal gear and sprocket embellishments.

This is the birthday card I've created for my amazing husbands 40th birthday. He is truly the greatest guy I know. He's not only handsome, but a fantastic Father and husband...I LOVE him so much!! He treated me to a weekend in New York on my 40th so I'm treating him to a weekend in VEGAS for his!! (Which kind of feels like a gift to myself too....but hey, who's complaining!)! LOL

Copic's Used:

Skin: E15, E13, E11, E00, E50

Hair: C7, C5, C3, C1

Jewelry/Guitar: B99, B97, B95, B91, BV000

Shirt: E42, E41, Y26, YR24, YR23, Y21

Pants/Shoes: E49, E29, E25, E35, E31, YR31, W3

Outline/Shadow: W3, W1, W00, BG70

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Happy Birthday Daddy

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:01:00 +0000

YAY!!! I can finally share with everyone that Christy Croll has invited me to join her design team at Tiddly Inks!! What a fun way to start 2012!!

With my card today I've combined Tiddly Ink's and Ribbon Carousel challenges together.

The Ribbon Carousel is back after a well deserved break with our families with a Anything Goes Challenge with Unity Stamps as our sponsor.

AND

And just wait until you see the sweet new images that Tiddly Inks is releasing today....Wryn and Friends. And to celebrate....we would like to see you create any card or project that CELEBRATES any occasion.

January officically kicks off "Birthday Season" in my family with 5 male birthday's; and the parties don't stop until the end of Spring!! LOL So needless to say I will have LOTS of birthday cards to show you in the coming weeks. Tiddly Inks has so many adorable digital images that I couldnt decided what to design with first, so I let Nathan & Brooke choose an image for their Daddy's birthday card. They chose Whaz's Up Dog. That adorable little pup looks a little surprised to find himself up in the air doesn't he? :) Brooke even pointed out that I could use the new paw print border punch she gave me for Christmas on this card!! How sweet is THAT?!?! :) :)

The papers I used are from a neglected paper pad from Cosmo Cricket (Togetherness). Using a cloud die from MFT's turned out to be a faboulous way to add my computer generated sentiment. I tied some Ivory Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel in a knot and put a little button in the center.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Blog Candy Winner!!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Good Morning Everyone!!

It's time to draw the winner for my Christmas Blog Candy....which I think is a fun way to start out the NewYear.

I used a Random Number Generator and the winner is....

Congratulations to Suzanne Schmidt!!

Suzanne, please send me an email by clicking on the "Email Me" envelope icon on my sidebar with your mailing information and I'll send your package right away!!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered and stop by to visit my blog. Your comments and friendship mean so much to me and I appreciate you taking the time to visit me and leave comments that brighten my day!! You all make doing this blog more fun than I ever thought possible!!

Thank YOU!! xoxo

TGF Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:01:00 +0000

Happy New Year Everyone!! It's release day at The Greeting Farm. I hope you've been enjoyed the last week or so of TGF previews. The wait is finally over and all SIX new releases are available for purchase today in The Greeting Farm Store!!

TGF is also introducing the "SHOWCASE" DT members today. These talented ladies will be bringing you lots of fresh ideas using TGF new releases as well as fun tutorials and specials posts along the way.

Would you like a chance to WIN ALL SIX of the new release?!?! It's easy....just be sure hop by and say hello to our new PREMIERE and SHOWCASE team members.

I saved my favorite Miss Anya Garland project to share with you today. I just love her darling little string of daisies and her braided hair. :) I used DP from My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found - Sunshine) and added a lacy paper doily. The Leather Tan Vintage Seam Binding from the Ribbon Carousel was tied in a double bow with my Bow Easy and an American Crafts button added to the center.

Copics Used:

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

Hair: E50, E41, E31, YR31, E34

Dress/Shoes: E25, E35, E31

Daisies: C1, YR24, Y11

And last but not least is CC Madden...isn't she so COOL?!?! I LOVED coloring her face and all that hair!! I've used patterned paper from My Mind's Eye (Love Me). The largest Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic Heart dies made a fabulous design element and gave me an excellent place to stamp a sentiment from My Favorite Things. I added a scalloped border along the bottom and then wrapped around some fun Black Wired String which I tied in a little bow!! I added even more layers and texture by topping the border with 5/8" Silver Satin Pleated Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel.

Copics Used:

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

Eyes: B97, W5, W3, W1

Hair/Shoes: C9, C7, C5, C3, C1

Clothes: E09, R24, R22, R20

Gloves/Belt: BG23

Don't forget to leave me a quick little comment for your chance to win ALL SIX of the new release and then head over to TGF Blog to check out all the FUN!!

Psst...you also have (1) day left to enter my blog candy...

CLICK HERE!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Peace Out 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 05:01:00 +0000

Hi everyone!! Just a real quick post to share with you one last card to close out 2011. I recently purchased this Disco Girl stamp from My Favorite Things, but what sold it for me was when I saw the "Peace Out" sentiment....then I knew I HAD to have it!! :) When my husband leaves for work every morning the kids and I stand in the driveway and wave goodbye. He passes out kisses and love you's to each of us and then says, Peace Out Peeps!" as he gets into the car!! LOL

I used some designer paper from My Mind's Eye (Hattie) paper pad and some gorgeous 1" Reversable Antique Gold/Champagne Satin Stitched Ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel. I created the texture on her dress by dampening a scrap of grosgrain ribbon with Copic Colorless Blender Solution.

Please stop back by tomorrow for a The Greeting Farm Blog Hop showcasing all 6 of the fabulous January release stamps...which will all be available for purchase tomorrow too!! :) So excited!!! :) :)

Here's a little slide show of our Christmas
(If you subscribe to my blog via e-mail, you'll need to click HERE to view the photos)

I hope you and your families enjoy a safe and Happy New Year!!

Peace Out Peeps!! ;)

Made with Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 06:01:00 +0000

I hope everyone had a magical Christmas, I know that I did!! We are all still basking in the joy of Christmas family time here in my house, as my husband doesn't go back to work until next week!! :)

We have been having so much fun that I ALMOST forgot it was time for me to showcase more of The Greeting Farm images that will be available for purchase in just a few short days on Jan 1st. :) But first...I just have to say that I have been BLOWN away by the amazing welcome that I received last week from TGF friends and followers!! Everyone left me the SWEETEST comments that I wanted to take a moment to say "THANK YOU for making me feel so very special!!" xoxo <3 <3

Now....let me introduce to you one of the newest TGF stamp sets, Handmade By. There are 13 stamps in all and let me tell you...these stamps are SO much fun. You can use them on the back of your cards or as cute little design elements on your cards or even on gift

tags like I have.

I've created a simple Valentines gift tag using the Made With Love sentiment from the Handmade By stamp set. My papers are from the My Mind's Eye (Love Me) paper pad and scrunched up and pleated some Red 1" Grosgrain Satin Edged Ribbon and Black Vintage Seam Binding both which are from the Ribbon Carousel.

This tag matches a card that I will show you in a few more days....such a tease, I know!! LOL

This time I used the sweet little Bar Code Heart image from the Handmade By stamp set and stamped it using Walnut Stain Distressing Ink. Isn't it ADORABLE?!? I then grabbed for some text paper from the My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found - Sunshine) paper pad and paired it with of course more ribbon (5/8" Antique Gold Satin Scalloped Edge) from the Ribbon Carousel. The nylon wired butterfly I picked up a few years ago at an Scrapbook Expo.

Okay, that's it from me today....back to more snuggling on the sofa with my little loves!!

I hope you will have the chance to check back again in a few days for a look at my remaining The Greeting Farm projects.

And DON'T FORGET...they're are a still a few more days remaining to enter my Blog Candy!!! Click HERE for your chance to win!! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'm a TGF Premier Farmer!!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:01:00 +0000

What is a The TGF Premiere Farmer? It's a small group of designers that have been hand selected by Jess and Marie of The Greeting Farm to bring to you a broader spectrum of samples and ideas than you've ever seen before during preview week!! And they picked me....ME!!!! OMGosh, if you guys only knew how crazy excited I have been and how hard this has been to keep to myself....I've been about to bust!! :) I'm so tickled to have been selected to be a part of this amazing team of ladies!! :)

I was very excited to get started with one of newest stamp sets...Miss Anya Garland. And today I'm going to share with you two projects from this adorable stamp set.

I decided to keep the card design simple so that Miss Anya with her sweet little hearts on a string could take center stage. I didn't even reach for any designer papers...just embossed some kraft cardstock, a scalloped square, and some luscious 3/4" V Striped Red Twill from the Ribbon Carousel.

For my next project, I created a Valentines treat box (which holds 3-4 Ghiradelli chocolates) with Miss Anya holding a banner.

I so enjoyed creating something for Valentines and taking a little break from all the Christmas projects!! Not to mention I've been dying to play with my newest paper pad from My Mind's Eye (Love Me) ever since I got it. :) Star Dust Stickles was added to the hem of Miss Anya dress and I popped the image up with foam tape for dimension. And once again, I used some gorgeous 5/8" Fushia Satin Scalloped ribbon from the Ribbon Carousel and tied a tiny little bow using my Bow Easy.

Making this treat box is so VERY simple. For the base I used the largest Spellbinders Classic Hearts & Scalloped Hearts dies. Next, to create the box you simply cut a 4" x 4" square and a 4 1/8" x 4 1/8" square for the lid. Score both squares at one inch on all sides. Fold on your score lines, cut your slits and adhere with Scor-Tape or other strong adhesive. Creating the entire box, honestly only took me five minutes!! I plan to make more to give to the kids for Valentines!! xoxo :)

I truly ADORED coloring these sweet Miss Anya Garland images and I hope you will stop by again on Dec 27th so I can share MORE projects from this newest The Greeting Farm release!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I send you all my love and hope that you and your families will have a VERY Merry Christmas!!! xoxo

Feeling Frosty!!

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:27:00 +0000

It's FINALLY chilly in Florida and although we will never see snow...tonight we will see ICE!

My little family will be going to see ICE at Gaylord Palms where EVERYTHING is made entirely of ice. We try and go every year...Brooke went for the first time when she was 9 months old. :) The kids are so excited about going down the HUGE ice slide and riding the carousel. This year I'm going to TRY to not rush through the whole thing just to get out of the cold. Although we will be wrapped up in Parka's (so that we will survive the -9 degrees temperature) it is FRA-EE- ZING in there!! Brooke has been known to climb in my parka (with her parka on) and we hug the whole time to keep warm!! :) By the end I can't feel my face or my hands...my teeth are chattering and I'm shaking from the cold so badly that I'm exhausted!! LOL

The image I've used for my Sweet Stop Sketch this week is Holiday Hugs from My Favorite Things. I'll be teaching a Copic coloring class at the My Favorite Things Boutique next weekend (December 17th). And one of the things we will learn is how to color Black and White objects, using this image!!

I'm so EXCITED!! :) :)

And I'm TOTALLY lovin' my new Shimmerz spray...just LOOK at that gorgeous sparkle!!!

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and don't forget that I have some Blog Candy going on right now!! Click HERE for your chance to win!!

YNS Winter Fun Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone and Welcome to the Your Next Stamp Winter Fun Blog Hop!!

This is my FAVORITE release (I say that every time don't I?) and I'm excited about these fun images this month. If you've arrived here from Amy's Blog then you're in the right place. If not and you'd like to participate in the Blog Hop CLICK HERE to be taken to the start.

This release is being combined with our regular YNS Challenge which is

~ Holiday Winter Themed Card or Project ~

And of course what fun would a Blog Hop be without prizes? And we don't have just one but THREE!! There are 3 prizes hidden among the DT blogs and winners will be drawn from the secret prize bloggers comments!! :)

HOP ENDS: DECEMBER 12th

There are also some fabulous specials going on right now at the YNS Store. New Bundle Packs will be available plus an awesome variety of stamps in the YNS Bargain Bin and YNS Deal of the Week. And with every order until Dec 25th...Karen will include a little Christmas gift just for you!!

I just ADORE these snow globes and all the sweet little images that fit inside. For weeks I've been writing down Christmas gift ideas for the kids on little scraps of paper. I know...completely unorganized and not like me at all. But I've been so busy that I just haven't had the time to create a Holiday Planner this year. Then I remembered this little notebook I snagged out of the dollar bin at Michaels a few weeks ago. I colored the Christmas tree and Snow globe images with my Copics then cut it out and popped it up with foam tape on a Kraft cardstock tag. I covered the base of the snow globe with sticky notes before I sprayed the globe with (Sparkle) Sheer Shimmer Spritz and added a touch of Polar White Flower Soft for snow. Since the notebook had a smooth almost glossy finish to it I had to heat emboss the lettering from Papertrey Inks - Trajan Monogram. I LOVE the way it turned out and it fits perfectly in my purse to take along shopping.

Well, that's it from me today... Your next stop along the hop is the very talented Diana.

Good Luck and I hope you enjoy the Hop!!

BEFORE YOU GO....I have BLOG CANDY going on right now. I'd love for you to enter...CLICK HERE for your chance to win!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Peppermint Twist

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:30:00 +0000

I'm so excited that it's my turn to host a challenge for the Ribbon Carousel Challenge Blog!! I have finally had the chance to use this beautiful digital image from Mo Manning called called Pammy's Stocking. I wish so badly that I had printed the image out on Vintage Cream cardstock (PTI) rather than in white, it would have looked SO much better that way. The papers are once again from My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found Christmas)...I love it so much that I've almost used the entire paper pad!! :)

The ribbon treatment was created by weaving Red Rancho Vintage Seam Binding through some gorgeous Ivory Crocheted Lace Ribbon. I've even created a really quick video tutorial showing you how I did it.

See if you can hear Brooke say to me during the video,
"I know what you do, you don't have to tell ME!!
LOL That girl is SO SASSY!!!

Copics Used:

Robe: R89, R29, R24, R14, R20

White Trim: C2, C1, T2

Hair/Nightgown: E47, E44, E42, E41

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

This week’s challenge is being sponsored by our favorite ribbon company in the whole world,

MAY ARTS!!

And one lucky random entrant will win their choice of 2 rolls of May Arts ribbon!!

We are also teaming up with our sponsor, May Arts ALL WEEK with giveaways on Facebook, so become a FAN of May Arts and Ribbon Carousel for your chance to win!!

We'd love for you to join us for this weeks challenge and you can click HERE for all the details. But basically your creation can be anything you'd like, just be sure you use ribbon, bakers twine, lace, thread...(anything that comes on a spool) and follow this weeks theme.

I hope you will stop by to see all the inspiration Carousel Crew B has for you and leave them some love!!

Wendy Ramlakhan (That's Me!)

Don't forget that I have some Blog Candy going on right now!! Click HERE for your chance to win!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Naughty or Nice?

noreply@blogger.com (Wendy Ramlakhan) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

I can't believe that it's almost been two weeks since I last picked up my Copics to color. (I was actually a little nervous that I might have forgotten how to use them.) So when I sat down to create my Sweet Stop Sketch card I was in a serious mood to color. But looking through my stamp collection, I didn't seem to have anything that would give me my coloring fix (LOL)...so of course a little on-line shopping was called for. I've wanted to color those gorgeous girls over at Kenny K for the longest, but never seemed to have the time; so when I saw Mistletoe I knew she was the one!! LOL And let me tell you, she totally delivered!! I enjoyed every single second I spent coloring her.

I put the "Naughty or Nice?" sentiment from My Favorite Things on a banner and paired it with a Let it Snow snowflake Die-namic which is also from MFT's. The Christmas paper I used was from a sampler pack I purchased last year but now I've forgotten who made it. A touch of Star Dust Stickles was added to portions of her white trim for girly sparkle and some yummy Cherry Divine Twine from the Ribbon Carousel finishes it off.

By the way, I've already given this card to my husband who immediately

said, "I'd like Naughty, please!" when he saw it!! LMAO ;)

Copic's Used:

Dress/Hat/Gloves: R89, R29, R24, R14, R20

Hair/Belt/Boots: E47, E44, E43, E42, E41

Skin: E15, E13, E11, E00, E50, R02, R00

Eyes/Mistletoe: YG95, YG93, YG23

White Trim: C2, C1, T2, C00

I hope you will find some time to check out what the other Sugar Babies have done with this weeks sketch and then play along with us.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and don't forget that I have some Blog Candy going on right now!! Click HERE for your chance to win!!