Still Time to Play with Curtain Call {soft scarf challenge}

There is still time to join us for the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!  

You have until January 25th at 8:00 AM CST to be inspired and share your project!

Current challenge details and link-up are here. 

The LEAD of this challenge will be invited to be a guest designer in an upcoming challenge!

 A randomly selected PARTICIPANT in the Soft Scarf challenge will win six new clear stamp sets from our sponsor, Hero Arts.

Here is another card I made, inspired by the colors

and the texture of that scarf. I used an SU embossing folder

to achieve that look. 

Stamp set is from the Cut & Stamp line called The Fox Says.

Come see what the rest of the Curtain Call Crew has done with

a second round of inspiration cards.

Happy Birthday Sugar Pea Designs Blog Hop

Happy birthday and 1 year Anniversary to Sugar Pea Designs. I was thrilled when Wendy asked me to be a part of the celebration! I adore their stamps and love to see this stamp company expanding their line. It's been a fabulous year and I can't wait to see where SPD goes! 

Hopefully you have arrived from Brianna's blog, Happy Scrapper. If not then, please start back at the beginning with the Sugar Pea Designs blog. You don't want to miss any of the details. 

I pulled out one of my favorite stamp sets, My Hero, to make this birthday card. I also used the current SPD Sketch Challenge for my layout. I simply flipped it, cuz I love making top folding cards. 

Once I cut that strip of Limelight paper, and added the sentiment, I decided it needed a little bit of something extra. So I flipped through my Sugar Pea stamps for a star and pulled out Pure Magic.  I did some tone on tone stamping and scattered them around the panel, and just what it needed. 

You will surely want to join the hop. There is so much wonderful SPD creations, plus there are prizes!! YES, it's Sugar Pea Designs birthday and Wendy is giving out the gifts!! 

a $100 Gift Certificate to someone who comments on all of the blogs in the hop  

There is a link up, too....come play along with the birthday hop and you have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the SPD store. Details HERE. 

Want to SHOP??!!!  SPD is offering a coupon code: BDAY01 for customers to receive 10% off their entire purchase (valid until January 24th)

Blog hop and  LinkUp ends midnight, January 28th 

Winners will be announced on Feb 1st.

I think that's all from me! Thanks a bunch for stopping by. Now off you go. Piali is up next!

SugarPea Designers

SugarPea Designs Blog
Lesley Croghan
Anita Madden
Jenny Peterson
Kim O'Connell
Mary Johnson
Wendy Bond
Tracy Valure
Simonne Clay
Stacey Schafer
Wendy McGaffey
Vera Yates
Kerri Michaud
Lisa Lara
Cathy Preissing
Shanna Shands
Cibele Glazer

Our Special Guests

Tracy MacDonald
Danielle Lounds
Tara Godfrey
Veronica Zalis
Angel Rivera
Jen Shults
Isha Gupta
Amy Tsuruta
Dina Kowal
Chaitali Narla
Brianna Loeffelbein
Lisa Henke<---You are HERE
Piali Biswas

TCPTues282 {miss ewe}

 Yay! it's time for the next TCPTuesday Challenge with The Cat's Pajamas! You should come play along. Wendy has created a fun sketch with a cool tilted panel to work with. I pulled out the adorable sheep from Ewe Complete Me for my card today. I also flipped the angled panel, so it looks a little different. 

I stamped the ewes onto x-press it blending cardstock and colored them with copics. I chose some light colors and added some swirls for the effect of real wool. So sweet. I then cut them out and used some foam dots to pop them up.

I added a touch of texture by embossing the white panel with the Dots Cut ups. Those giant polka dots look great with everything! A sweet heart duo from Heart Trio Cut ups showcase the sentiment. A Devine twine bow was added for the final touch. There is a great selection of colors in the TCP shop. 

Here is the sketch. Come join the fun....there is a prize up for grabs. All the details can be found on Alma's blog or over on SCS. 

Here are the Details on how you can join in on the fun:

1. Every other Tuesday a new challenge will be posted here on this blog as well as on our Splitcoaststampers forum and our Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design using the InLinkz button below*. If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUES282. Only the entries uploaded to the Inlinkz button will be considered for Swanky Stamper at the end of the month.
3. You must have your project posted by the Monday, 12 midnight EDT before the next challenge to be eligible to win the Cat Cash.
4. Cards and projects are not required the use of a Cat’s Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die.
5. On the following TCP Tuesday, the winner will be chosen at random from the previous challenge and will receive a Cat Cash Voucher for $10 or $15 if a TCP product is used.
6. At the end of the month, The Swanky Stamper will be selected from all the weekly entries. The Swanky Stamper will receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND… They’ll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig and a snazzy badge to display on their blog. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.
7. The Swanky Stamper will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog.

Sweet Sunday Sketch 252 {You Rock-Birthday}

It's been a beautiful weekend with lots of sunshine and a bit warmer temps. It's always a nice break in  to get a few days like these in the middle of January.  It's also a great day for the next sketch with Sweet Sunday Sketch. 

I love the new colors MFT released last month, and I LOVED the latest combo for their Color Challenge. So I'm linking this one up over there, too.

 I pulled out the Rock On stamp set and paired it with the coordinating Die-namics and the Celebrate Big sentiment set. Typerwriter text is in the background. 

I used  the Blueprints Die-namics 1& 2 and Accent It- Flags & Tags (looks like it's retired) for some easy details on my card.  

Here is the sketch for this week. 

Please hop on over to Karen's Blog for all the challenge details. You'll also find TONS more great inspiration from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Team. 

I hope you will join in on all the fun this week.  Please hop on over to see what the Sweet Sunday Stampers have created this weekend:

• Barbara Anders
• Dana White 
• Jenny Peterson
• Jodi Collins
• Lisa Henke
• Lori Tecler
• Lynn Put
• Sarah-Jane Kalé
• Tracy Clemente 
• Vicki Burdick
• Karen Giron

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Curtain Call {soft scarf-Dude Birthday}

It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

 I know, I know....what does a hamburger have to do with a soft scarf??

Ha! Nothing!

But check out the inspiration photo and I think you'll be able to see where

I pulled my inspiration from. 

photo source: cottonandflax.wordpress.com

I loved the colors from the photo
and the texture of the scarf was 
a great inspiration for me
to use the awesome Stitched Mats dies from 
Lil' Inker Designs. 
The stamp set is from our amazing sponsor, Hero Arts.
It's from their Operation Write Home line and it's called

OWH-Dude

I used the current Sweet Sunday Sketch 251 layout for my card.

We have a new sponsor, Hero Arts, for this challenge!  A randomly selected participant will receive SIX new clear stamp sets from the Hero Arts, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

(insert additional project photos and narrative as applicable)

Make sure you visit each of the designers' blogs for more inspiration!

Soft Scarf Designers

Guest Designer, Angie Tieman

Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

Follow us!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Facebook Page

Curtain Call Pinterest Boards

Stop by the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge for the challenge details and to play along with us!

Lil' Inker Designs Jan. Release {day 3-Love Bots}

The January release from Lil' Inker Designs. I'm so glad you are popping by. We are finishing off our 3 day hop, today. All the new stamps and dies are available NOW, in the store. 

You'll want to hop through all the Design Team blog and leave comments along the way. There are 2 LID Gift Certificates being given away. WoohOO! Free shopping....what could be more fun??? 

I hope you arrived here form the talented Lea Lawson. If not, then be sure to start at theLID blog for all the release details, and Laura's awesome samples. That girl makes some CUTE stuff!

I am soooo super excited about today's samples. The Robot Builder stamp set is over-the-top-CUTE!!! It works so well with the new Lollipop & Pencil Treat holder die. These are going to make perfect class room gifts this year! I know what I'm doing for Valentine's Day Treats this year. I nestled in a sweet little Stitched Mats-Rounded Rectangle to show off my roller skating bot! 

I loooove how you can customize each robot, exactly how you want it. Perfect! I stamped a matching sentiment along the side and added the "bolt" hole enforcer to stick with the robot theme. I think it's great that Laura gave us choices on this....more customizing, makes everyone happy. 

I have one more card for you today. I used a playful color scheme and paired up Robot Builder and All You Need is Love stamp sets. I created a frame to showcase the giant sentiment. I used the wonderful new Side Stitched Rectangles die. 

Each piece of the robot are separate, making it soooo easy for adding different colors exactly like you. Super cute! 

Here's a closer look at the new products I used today. 

Pretty awesome stuff!!

I'll send you on your way now. Remember, leave comments for a chance to win. 

Maureen is next! 

Thanks so much for hanging with me this release. 

LID Jan. Release {day 2 love & kisses}

It's here! The January release from Lil' Inker Designs. I'm so glad you are popping by. We have 3 fun filled days for you, showing off all the wonderful stamps and dies.  We are on day 2, so be sure to check out yesterday's post.

The new products  are all available NOW, in the store. You'll want to hop through all the Design Team blog and leave comments along the way. There are 2 LID Gift Certificates being given away. WoohOO! Free shopping....what could be more fun??? 

I hope you arrived here form the talented Lea Lawson. If not, then be sure to start at the LID blog for all the release details, and Laura's awesome samples. That girl makes some CUTE stuff!

This first set is red hot, awesome! Check out those lips!!! soooo much fun and there are three sizes.  The stamp set is called Smooches. I started this card out by cutting a smooth white cs layer with the Side Stitched Rectangle die. Don't you love it? This card is a little mixed media beauty. I had fun with some white gesso, and then after it dried, I pained on some watered down Gelato to give a pink washed look to the background. 

I then stamped the lips and added the sentiments over top. Finishing touches were the rhinestones and sequins. Here's a closer look. 

I have another lovey card today, showing MORE awesome new release stamps and dies, like this Doodled Love die.  I started with the beautiful Quilted Swirl Stitched Pattern die.  I then cut the word "love" three times in a fun color trio. 

Before I attached the die cut pieces, I did some stamping. Do you see the little detail I added? The little purple lips and "you" are from the  Smooches stamp set. I added on the pretty Hearts Banner for one more bit of sweetness. It's all mounted up on a Stitched Mats-Rectangle die. Here is a closer look. 

I'll send you on your way now. Remember, leave comments for a chance to win. 

Maureen is next!

I'll meet you back here TOMORROW, same time, same place.....more sweet projects with Lil' Inker Designs.