A Baby Card.

Hi there crafty friends.

I have a new card to share with you. I will be honest this card has been sitting on my desk waiting to be put together and colored for weeks now! How dare all this "life" get in the way of my crafting!

I really need to make more time to color. I think after the Holiday's I'll be able to get a hang of things a little better. I'm just doing so many things at the same... almost finished with some of them and that will lighten my load.

 

Thank you for all of your kind words about my Nana. It truly means a lot. She's actually still with us.. hanging on. The Dr. gave her 2 weeks .. well, 2 weeks and 1 day ago. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a couple weeks ago. 2 days ago she had several seizures and one time she actually fell and I found out today she broke her nose! Now she has 2 black eyes and is orange/yellow from her liver failing. What a week this last week has been! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

 

Well, before I head off let's have look at my card. I used one of the latest images from the LOTV release. This ine is called Bath Time. If you'd like to get your hands on some LOTV stamps you only have until tomorrow 12/12/12 at 2pm UK time to order.

Then the shop will be closed until January 7th!

 

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges.. I haven't done that in a while..

 

Everybody Art - Anything goes

Through the craft room door - Anything goes

Pile it on - Embellishments

Stamp Your Life - Anything goes

 

 



 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Bath Time, Babies Companion Stamp Set,

Paper - LOTV - Bonnets and Bowties

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - 35mm blue classic rose, 20mm blue rose, 25mm pink rose, cosmo daisy, purple sweetheart blossom, pink lily, 10mm blue rose, pearl spray, 4mm purple rosebud, white and pink button, blue bakers twine, lace, pearls, doily,

Accessories - Misc Ruffle Ribbon,

 



December Daily and a FREEBIE!

Hello everybody!

 

I have been seeing all the December Daily journals and I just love the idea. Well even though I have like no time to do this, last night I sat and did this for me! I found this adorable site called Chic Tags a few weeks ago and I bought the cutest buttons and tags. I was going to use this page as my cover because I love this paper, but I want to have a hard cover to help protect the pages. So I'm still coming up with ideas. I wrote this little poem I want to use... I thought I'd offer it as a freebie to all my lovely blog readers.

 

You can right click and save. If you use it please share with me.. I'd love to get ideas for my cover!

Also, if you use it please link back to my blog. I'm going to place this on my Digi-Sentiments page.

 

 

 

I cut out part of the girls' Christmas lists and put them on the page, I put the rest of the lists in the envelope. Katie is only 5 and got the ads out and was writing the 'words' next to the pictures of the things she wanted.. she wants the entire stock of something.. lol :)

 

That's it for now. I will be back with more pages soon and tomorrow with a card!



Got Cocoa?

Hello all!

 

Today there's a new challenge at Saturated Canary.

 Our theme is 'Hot Chocolate' I decided to use this Mousey Mo image.

Having hot chocolate reminds me of Disneyland. In the Winter when we go to Disneyland we always get the kids hot cocoa.

 

I printed the sentiment and it's available free at the bottom of the post and under my Digi-Sentiments. Feel free to use it.I've also used my Christmas Cookies Digi-Paper. :)

 

I hope you will join us for the Saturated Canary challenge.

 

 Have a great week!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Mousey Mo  Digi Sentiment - Got Cocoa? - FREE

Paper - Digi-Paper - Christmas Cookies

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - metal corner, pointsettia, 25mm red rose, 20mm white rose, pearl brads, 4mm red rose, 15mm red rose, green bakers twine, silver bells, satin red ribbon,





Copic Tutorial!

 

 

Hiya peeps!

 

I hope you are all having a great weekend. Mine wasn't what I expected. I thought I would have gotten way more done. Which means I need to be Wonder Woman tomorrow.

 

I've been working on so many different things..... and I finally finished something!

 

I just finished a PDF Copic Coloring tutorial - Details in my Etsy Store.

Here's a photo of the image in the tutorial. I hope you will check it out. I'm off to bed. It's going on 1am. G'Nite!

 



 



Magnolia-licious Christmas Blog Hop!

Hi Everyone!

 

Welcome to another fabulous at Magnolia-licious. We have joined with the
 Magnolia-licious Challenge blog and we have a hop full of inspiration. If you haven't come from my buddy

 Sheri Wilshire's blog please start on the

Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog which is the beginning.

 

I have decorated a box with my digi papers from the Christmas Cookies Collection. I love the piece, it has to be my favorite. It doesn't have to be used for Christmas either.

 

Challenge Details if you decide to include them:

-First challenge is to create a Holiday Tag using at least (1) Magnolia stamps and the prize is (1) $50 GC to store, Link up on the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog by by Dec 29th.

-Second challenge is to count the # of candy canes and email them to Suzanne sjdean0574@yahoo.com – prize is (1) $50 GC; you also have until Dec 29th to enter.

 

 

 

 

That's it from me, your next stop is the lovely Suzan Laverty's Blog.

 

Have a wondeful Day!

 

Supplies

Stamps - Mini Stocking Tilda

Papers - Christmas Cookies

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - pink lily. pink twine, pink satin ribbon, white leaves, heather flower, natural raffia, blue pearl brad, 4mm pink rose, 6mm vanilla rose,

Accessories - Stickles, Ms snowflake punch.





Etsy Shop - Updated!

 

Are you looking for some Christmas Cards?

I just updated my Etsy Shop with a few of them.

I need to go through the cards I have so I can list some more.

 

I have also put up 2 new Digi-Paper Collections.

 

You can check it all out HERE!

 



New Challenge at Caturated Canary - Little Ladybug

Well, look at me 3 posts this week! Wahoo!!!

There's a new challenge over on the Saturated Canary Challenge Blog.

This week's challenge is a sketch. Once again I've used my Butterfly Kisses Digi Paper..

cause I really love it!

 

For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving today.. I hope it's a great one! I'm sure by the time I'm finished cooking I'll be too full to eat! It sure is fun though. I love cooking with family and friends and chatting and enjoying a cocktail or 2 or 3. :)

Enjoy your feast, family and fun!

 

On Saturday I will be online at 10am - 11am PST on the Lili of the Valley's Facebook page for our Christmas Party! I hope some of you will join us.. or stop by and say hello.

 Other Challenges
Divas By Design - 2 or more Patterned Papers
7kids College fund - Anything Goes
Anything Goes Challenge - Stitching
Papertake - Ribbons and Pearls


Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Little Lady Bug

Paper - Butterfly Kisses Digi-Paper, SU,

Ink - Memento and Copics - E000, E00, E11, E13, R30, R32, R35, R37, R39, R59, N9, N7, N5, N3, N1, N0, E71, E74, E77, E79, G24, G28

Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm deep red rose, 20mm white rose, 4mm deep red rosebud, lace, red satin ribbon, brown pearls

Accessories - misc brad, white gel pen and paper piercer.

 



LOTV Bears and Babies Blog Hop!

Hi there everyone!

 

We have a new release over at Lili of the Valley. They are all so cute, Bears and Babies!

I'm using this adorable bear called Telephone Ted. I LOVE the way this card came out and the coloring of the image. It really looks like you can reach out and feel his fluffy fur. I have used papers from my Etsy Store - Butterfly Kisses.

 

Today we’re holding a Lili of the Valley sneaky peek blog hop to celebrate the launch of the gorgeous new stamps! There are 18 of the cutest baby and animal designs (unmounted rubber) and also 2 new A5 sheets of clear stamps (a companion set and also an everyday version of the hugely popular Grungy Christmas Messages)

The stamps will be available to buy on the Lili of the Valley website from midday on Sunday the 25th November (UK time) and you will also be able to get them at the Lili of the Valley Christmas party at their showroom in Leeds on Saturday (24th) if you are able to make it

The fabulous Design Team are all taking part, you just need to ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card. We’ve used all the stamps between us so hopefully we can give you lots of ideas and inspiration

We don’t know where the prizes are so make sure you visit every blog. We will let you know tomorrow evening which were the ‘lucky’ blogs and 2 winners will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left

There will be 2 prize winners, each winning the 2 sets of clear stamps and 6 rubber stamps of their choice from the new designs (each prize value £52.00)

Here's a list of all the blogs taking part ...and remember you will need to visit them all to have the best chance of winning;

Ideas to Inspire
Anne
Bev
Claudia Rosa
Dawny P
Dena
Elise
Fleur
Gretha
Katarina
                     Mindy - you're here
Moni
Pops

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Telephone Ted, LD - All Occasions Stamps

Papers - Digi-Papers Butterfly Kisses, SU,

Ink - Memento and Copics - E41, E42, E43, E44, W5, W3, W1, W00, R32, R30, E23, E25, E27, E29, N9

Wild Orchid Crafts - pink trellis rose, 25mm mahogany rose, 15mm pink rose, brown hip rosebud,  pink silk ribbon, paper doily, brown pearls,

Accessories - Kaiser Kraft button, SU hardware.



Saturated Canary's 2 Rubber Release - BLOG HOP!

Hello crafty peeps!

 

Today is the release and blog hop of the second Saturated Canary Rubber Stamp release. There are some of your favorite digis now in rubber and there are some exclusive stamps only sold in rubber. They are all just darling! I am also releasing another set of my Digi-Papers today. The papers made with this card are called Purple Passion. There are 10 different patterns and you can order them in my Etsy store for $3.50.

 

If you haven't made it here from Maria's Blog then you should start at the beginning on Alyce's Blog.

 

 

 

Here's a better look at my new paper collection.

 

 

 

Your next stop is Pop's Blog!

 

Enjoy!

 

Supplies

Stamps - SC-Traveling Colors w/sentiment

Papers - Digi-Papers Purple Passion, SU

Ink - Memento, Copics - E000, E00, E11, E13, R30, R32, E41, E42, E43, E44, N7, N5, N3, N1, N0, W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, RV10, RV32, RV34, V17, V15, V12, V01,

Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm beige rose, 20mm white rose, 10mm beige rose, lace, lavender ribbon, pink bakers twine, puple sweetheart blossom, purple pearls, 4mm pink rosebud



Merry Christmas Piggy!!!!!

Hello All!

 

I have a Magnolia card to share. I just love this image. I think that little piggy is the cutest! This Tilda is called #376 Tilda with Pigling. She is from the new Christmas Stories Collection that is available at Magnolia-licious. I have used my digi papers called Country Christmas that are available in my Etsy Store.

 

There's lots of exciting things I'm currently working on. I can't wait to share..

 

Well I better get back to work. Have a lovely day or evening.. where ever you may be in the world.

 

 

Challenges

 

Dutch Dare Challenges - Diamonds and Pearls

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes

Anything Goes - Stitching

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Magnolia Down Under - Wreaths

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - For the love of Tilda



 

Supplies

Stamps - #376 Tilda with Pigling, LD Christmas Sentiments

Papers - SU, Cryogen, Digi Papers - Country Christmas

Ink - Memento and Copics - E000, E00, E11, E13, E71, E74, E77, E79, N9, W00, W1, W3, W5, N7, N5, N3, E44, E43, E42, E41, B60

Wild Orchid Crafts - 15mm cream rose, brown hip rosebud, white flower pearls, white small pearls, pearl strand, bakers twine, doily

Accessories - misc ribbon, misc brown flower, stickles.

 



Traditional Christmas at Wild Orchid Crafts Challenge!

Hello Everyone!

 

Happy Monday. Today we have a new challenge over at Wild Orchid Crafts. Our theme is a Traditional Christmas. I used this adorable Girl Sledding from Lili of the Valley with a traditional 'Merry Christmas' sentiment, also from Lili of the Valley. I love the way the darker background makes the image just pop! The papers are from my Etsy Shop they are called Country Christmas.

 

I hope you all have a fabulous week.  

 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Girl Sledding, LOTV - Christmas Tags, LOTV - Christmas Icons

Paper - SU, Country Christmas Digi-Papers

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts -  25mm mahogany rose, 15mm mahogany rose, 20mm blue rose, 10mm blue rose, 15mm cream rose, white satin ribbon, blue bakers twine,

Accessories - MS snowflke punch, cheesecloth, stickles



New Saturated Canary Card, New Digi Papers and MEGA CANDY WINNER!

Hi there everyone!

It's been a over a week since my last post! I've been so busy over the last week and next week will be the same. Boy, was I wrong when I thought all 3 of my kids where in school I might actually get some quiet time and more time to craft! NOT!!! All I do is drive.. I'm a taxi! I have an hour and a half on Thursday and Friday only! It's taken me 4 days to make this card!!! Very annoying!

 

Anyways.. I'm late.. This is for the Saturated Canary Challenge - a Princess Theme. I ADORE each and every one of these new stamps. I wish I had the TIME to color them all. I wish there were more hours in a day. You can see them in the Saturated Canary Store.

 

I made this with my new Digi Papers! This collection is called Butterfly Kisses and they're available in my Etsy Store now. I hope you like them.

 

Well that's all for me. Time to take a shower and hit the hay! NOT.. I think I'm gonna pull a late nighter and get some work done.. CHA is right around the corner, I'm working on a new online class, teaching at a local scrap store, designing products and updating catalogs for LDRS.. did I mention I have 3 kids.. :) LOL!!

 

Oh, before I go lets draw a winner of my MEGA Candy!

 

...

 

The winner is.....

 

cathylynn on November 4, 2012 8:19 AM said...

WOW Mindy you have some awesome candy here. Thanks for a chance to win. I've been a follower for a long time and will put you on my side bar. And your smash page is terrific. What a lovley image!
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Congratulations! Please email me your mailing address at StampinMindy AT Yahoo.com!

  

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Princess Snow,

Papers - Butterfly Kisses Digi Papers, SU, Cryogen

Wild Orchid Crafts - chrysanthemums, walnut 25mm rose, 10mm walnut rose, 15mm red rose, 10mm pink rose, cosmo daisy, pink aster daisy, 15mm cream rose, 4mm red rose bud, 6mm cream rosebud, red pearl hat pin, red satin ribbon, natural lace, crystal brads, bakers twine,