A Whimsical Opportunity!

Doesn't this cutie look all warm and cozy in that stylish winter wear with a steaming cup of cocoa?!!

Whimsy Stamps is having a DT Call!
They are looking for someone to fill a full time position on the Whimsy Animal Collection Team.
I made this card for the Call.
You can find the Call info HERE! Deadline 3/1.

I stamped Snowbunny Flopsey from MFT in Versafine and colored with Copics and an SU Marker.
The top of the hat and his tummy are all fuzzy from Cotton Ball White Fun Flock.



To embellish I used Rose Pearls, a Snowflake Ghost Shape and Berry Sorbet Twill from PTI.



Thanks for visiting!

Have a GREAT weekend!
...Speaking of weekend...this Snow Bunny is PERFECT as we are expecting some SNOW down here in Atlanta TOMORROW!!

Now...be sure to check out the adorable Whimsy Stamps!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ MFT: Snowbunny Flopsey (currently OOS but will be back)
Paper ~ White, Rose Red, SU Raspberry Tart
Ink ~ Versafine Onyx Black, SU Rose Red Marker, Copics: E57 Light Walnut, R22 Light Prawn
Accessories ~ Labels 2 Nesties, Rose Pearls, Heidi Swapp Snowflake Ghost Shape, PTI Berry Sorbet Twill, Word Window Punch, Slot Punch, Dimensionals

NEW Changito's!!!

Mandy at Limelight Papercrafts is uploading right NOW the NEW Changito's!!!

You can see them by clicking on Newest Products down the left side OR Stamps, Stampendous.

It's HHH Friday!!!!

This is for a challenge from Unity at yesterday's Hip Hop today!

It's SO MUCH CUTER IRL!!! ;)

I *finally* inked up Wispy Grass....I just LOVE the whimsical feel of it!

The butterfly is from a KOM.

And the sentiment is from Simply Said.

I embellished with ric rac and dew drops.
Psst...dew drops coming soon to Limelight!!

Speaking of Limelight Papercrafts ~
February 23- March 1
FREE PAPER!!
For every three individual sheets of cardstock you purchase, you'll get to choose one more for FREE!
For every three individual sheets of patterned paper you purchase, you'll also choose one for FREE!
Just let us know which one(s) you'd like for free in the Comments section of your order! Happy shopping!

Happy FRIDAY!!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: KOM, Wispy Grass, Simply S aid
Paper ~ SU Kraft, PTI Aqua Mist, SU dsp
Ink ~ versafine onyx, cat's eye olive
Accessories ~ white ric rac, dew drops, SU Top Note die, dimensionals

Two Scoops Butterfly

This card makes me thing SPRING!!

I stamped Ruffled Butterfly in black onto Basic Grey Two Scoops.
All dp on this card is from Basic Grey Two Scoops!

I adhered Snowdrift Sparkle Fibers on the butterfly's 'ruffles.'



This sentiment is Happy Birthday (Whimsy).
I stapled a bit of 3/8" White Satin Ribbon to the sentiment.

To finish it off I used 5 Snow Pearls at the top left of the Top Note die.

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Stampendous: Ruffled Butterfly; OBP: Happy Birthday (Whimsy)
Ink ~ Versafine Onyx
Paper ~ white, Basic Grey Two Scoops 6x6 pad
Accessories ~ snow pearls, 3/8: white satin ribbon, staple, snowdrift sparkle fibers, SU Top Note Die, paper piercing

Birthday Puppy

This is for GKDJB06.

I used Warm & Fuzzy and Tag Lines...both from Gina K Designs.

I added Angel Wings Shimmerz to the bird.



Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Warm & Fuzzy, Tag Lines
Paper ~ white, PTI Aqua Mist, SU Regal Rose, My Mind's Eye
Ink ~ versafine onyx, bic mark its, copics
Accessories ~ angel wings shimmerz, ribbons, white gel pen, coluzzle, oval scallop punch, threading water punch, cb, dimensionals

Paper SALE at Limelight!!

Paper SALE at Limelight Papercrafts!!!

February 23- March 1

For every three individual sheets of cardstock you purchase, you'll get to choose one more for FREE!

For every three individual sheets of patterned paper you purchase, you'll also choose one for FREE!

Just let us know which one(s) you'd like for free in the Comments section of your order!

Happy shopping!

The above photo is October Afternoon: Walk in the Park

Some Bunny

This is for VLVFeb01.

I just love this sweet bunny! It is Some Bunny from Verve.
I covered him w/ a clear spica for some shimmer.

And aren't these blush pearls fabby?!!!


Recipe:
Stamps ~ Verve: Some Bunny
Paper ~ white, blush blossom, bazzill carob cream, SU dp
Ink ~ Close to Cocoa
Accessories ~ clear spica, blush pearls, flourish punch, ww punch, corner rounder punch, coluzzle, scallop oval punch, american crafts ribbon, dimensionals, cb

HOPE

This is for VLVFeb03.

LOVE these yummy red pearls!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Verve: Psalm 31:24
Paper ~ white, riding hood red, SU dsp
Ink ~ ruby red
Accessories ~ red pearls, primas, riding hood red taffeta, labels 1 nesties

Gettin' Sketchy! **PRIZE**

Time for a Limelight Papercrafts Sketch Challenge!!

Wishing for Spring??
It may be snowy and icy but we can still 'think' Spring!
Bring on the flowers!
Use the provided sketch and use FLOWERS!
They can be Primas, stamped flowers, flowered DP, etc...anything floral!

The details:
* Sketch & Product challenge w/ a focus on FLOWERS (Primas, stamped, dp, etc)
* Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC015.
* Post a comment with a link to your card on Mandy's blog by Sunday, February 22nd , at midnight EST to be in the drawing to win your choice of Primas!



I just LOVE the Changito Monkey!
AND....there will be NEW ones at Limelight SOON!!!

This is Changito Slicker. I colored with Copics, Sharpies and Bic Mark Its.
I covered the hat, slicker, boots, drops and puddle with a Sakura Glaze Pen.



I used Sprinklin' Luv for the sentiment....doesn't have to be just for Valentine cards!
This will be a cute Birthday, Thank You, Thinking of You.... I'll just stamp the sentiment I need on the inside.

The pink scalloped pieces and the floral dp is from the Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6x6 pad.

I embellished with Primas and Snow Pearls!

Now...got check out the other Limelight gals for more samples!
Glitter In My Hair ~ Jennifer
Limelight Papercrafts Blog ~ Mandy
Live, Laugh, Love, Create ~ Lorie
My Little Creative Escape ~ Lisa
Scrap-Creations ~ Kristen
The Inked Spot ~ Ryann
{the lakeshore stamper} ~ Becky
My Reality ~ Lee

This week's sale at Limelight Papercrafts:
February 16- February 22
Enter the code "PRESIDENT" at checkout to receive 10% off of your entire order!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Changito Slicker, Sprinklin' Luv
Ink ~ black, Copics, Bic Mark Its, Sharpies
Paper ~ white, PTI aqua mist, Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6x6 pad
Accessories ~ Primas, Snow Pearls, sakura glaze pen, nesties, keytag punch, cb paisley folder, dimensionals

O Lord, My Strength

This is for VLVFeb02.
What a twist w/ this sketch ~ no dp! *faint* LOL

Love this beautiful set from Verve: Meditations

I used Lilac Rhinestones on the eggplant paper and a Silver one in the middle of the flower.

Don't forget this week's SALE at LIMELIGHT PAPERCRAFTS!
February 16- February 22
Enter the code "PRESIDENT" at checkout to receive 10% off of your entire order!
AND ~ New Changitos are coming soon!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Verve: Meditations
Paper ~ white, eggplant envy, old olive
Ink ~ eggplant envy
Accessories ~ lilac rhinestones, silver rhinestones, olive satin ribbon, purple organdy ribbon, coluzzle, nesties, cb, dimensionals

Vanilla Beans

This is for GKDJB05.

LOVE this set 'My Cuppa' Joe' from Gina K Designs.

I used a sakura glaze pen on the beans.

And, the label on the coffee beans bag has a piece of acetate you look thru, trying to make the bag look more real.



Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: My Cuppa' Joe
Paper ~ white, kraft, Bella Rose
Ink ~ versafine onyx black, copics
Accessories ~ acetate, sakura glaze pen, riding hood red taffeta ribbon, keytag punch, labels 1 nesties, top note die, dimensionals

Limelight Papercrafts SALE !

Limelight Papercrafts SALE!!!

February 16- February 22

Enter the code "PRESIDENT" at checkout to receive 10% off of your entire order!

Time to Bloom

I finally inked up Bella's Bloom! LOVE this set!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Bella's Bloom
Paper: vanilla, ruby red, chocolate chip, Bella Rose
Ink: adirondak espresso, ruby red, always artichoke
Accessories: dew drops, ribbon, coluzzle, oval scallop punch, dimensionals

You Simply Shine

I was SO excited to get the Shine On set from Limelight Papercrafts!
{Psst ~ Unity sets are on SALE thru Sun night!}

I paper pieced the lamps with the same paper I used for the background of my card ~ Sorbet-Lime Fizz by Kaisercraft.



Of course I had to bling these cuties up!
Lamp 1: Snow Pearls, Basic Grey Bittersweet Brad
Lamp 2: Chocolate Pearls, Soft Pink Rhinestones
Lamp 3: Yellow Rhinestone, Basic Grey Sultry Glazed Brad

Then I added some of my FAVORITE RIBBON!

Happy Valentine's Day!
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whosoever believes in him will not die but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: Shine On
Paper ~ white, bazzill-carob cream, Kaisercraft Sorbet-Lime Fizz
Ink ~ versafine onyx
Accessories ~ soft pink rhinestones, chocolate pearl, yellow rhinestone, white pearls, pink brad from Bittersweet brads, glazed lime brad from Sultry glazed brads. labels 2 nesties, ribbon

H cubed

It's Friday...that means it's Hip Hop Hangover!!!

I made this card for one of the challenges yesterday at Unity's Hip Hop.
The challenge was 'Take Flight.' Anything that flies...

I paper pieced this birdie with SU Parisian Summer papers.

I LOVE these colors!

The bling up by the sentiment is Soft Pink Rhinestones.

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Unity: Birds of a Feather
Paper ~ vanilla, SU Parisian Summer
Ink ~ versafine onyx, baroque burgundy
Accessories ~ hodgepodge hardware, soft pink rhinestones, ribbon, twill, scallop oval punch, slit punch

Sparklin' Cupcake

The sketch is from TECC52SH.

Pink...glitter...cupcakes... Mmmm!!

Not sure where this image if from...it was a PIF.
The frosting is covered with Stampendous Pink Ultrafine Pastel Glitter.



Recipe:
Stamps ~ unknown
Paper ~ white, regal rose, SU dp
Ink ~ black, Bic Mark Its
Accessories ~ Pastel Pink Glitter, ribbon, soft pink rhinestones, nesties, dimensionals

NEW Basic Grey is IN at Limelight!!

NEW Basic Grey is IN at Limelight Papercrafts!!!

Introducing ~ Porcelain


Introducing ~ Marrakech



Along with the paper pads, Limelight also has the coordinating BUTTONS and GLAZED BRADS!

AND ~ there some new FUN RIC RAC!!!


See all the NEW STUFF HERE!

Limelight SALE Feb 9-15

OMGosh, do you SEE that Coffee Twill??? It's at Limelight!!!

Ok...onto the SALE info...


This week's SALE and Limelight Papercrafts:





ALL Unity Stamp Co. Stamps & Handles 10% OFF!

Basic Grey Bittersweet Rub-on Olio Books and Element Stickers!

Odd Bird Planet Hey Handsome and Me & You Stamps!

Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes Clear Stamp Set!

You can see ALL the items ON SALE HERE!

God is Good

The sketch is from GKJANEM.

Thanks to Tami for these images from Flowers for Daisy by Asela Hopkins from Gina K Designs.

I used Bic Mark Its to color and then covered the flowers with a Sakura Glaze Pen.

I embellished with organdy ribbon and bronze rhinestones.

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Flowers for Daisy
Paper ~ white, pumpkin pie, old olive, SU dp
Ink ~ black, Bic Mark Its
Accessories ~ sakura glaze pen, keytag punch, organdy, nesties, dimensionals, paper piercer and SU mat, bronze rhinestones

Love Birds

I used THIS SKETCH.

How cute are these birdies???
And...for only $1!
Yep....the Studio G dollar stamps at Michael's!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ M's $ stamp
Paper ~ very vanilla, ruby red, Making Memories 8x8 Pad: Love Story
Ink ~ close to cocoa, ruby red
Accessories ~ Martha Stewart ribbon, scallop scissors, nesties, cb textile folder, dimensionals

Birthday Butterfly

I used THIS SKETCH for this card.

I love the elegant butterflies from the Papertrey set: Butterfly Kisses.
They are so beautiful!

The gorgeous paper is Flutterby-Long Wing by Kaisercraft.
I embellished with red and white pearls.



See my new blog banner up there???
My sweet DH walked me thru making it last night.
I love it!

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Papertrey: Butterfly Kisses
Paper ~ white, ruby red, Kaisercraft Flutterby Long Wing
Ink ~ Versafine Onyx Black, ruby red
Accessories ~ white pearls, red pearls, white satin ribbon, cb d'vine swirls folder, nesties, dimensionals

Friends & Chocolate

It's the 6th of the month ~ that means the Limelight Papercrafts Chicks have a project to share!

This month our theme was ~ A Valentine's Day Gift you can give to a Friend.

Friends & Chocolate go together pretty good to me!!!



I stamped Chocolate Friends by Stampendous in Adirondak Espresso.
The papers are from the Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 pad.

I embellished with Petunia Tulle Ribbon and Soft Pink Rhinestones.



I used Mod Podge to adhere the heart paper from the Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 pad to the tin top. And used 3/8" Brown Satin Ribbon along the edge of the lid.



To embellish the top I tied on some Petunia Tulle Ribbon and added Soft Pink Rhinestones to two of the corners.

Go check out the other Limelight Chicks to see more eye candy!!
Glitter In My Hair ~ Jennifer
Limelight Papercrafts Blog ~ Mandy
Live, Laugh, Love, Create ~ Lorie
My Little Creative Escape ~ Lisa
Scrap-Creations ~ Kristen
The Inked Spot ~ Ryann
{the lakeshore stamper} ~ Becky
My Reality ~ Lee

Don't forget about this week's SALE at Limelight!!!
AND, Limelight now has a CLEARANCE SECTION!

It's Limelight Sketch Time! **PRIZE**

This is my 2nd post for today...be sure to scroll down to see how to WIN MORE GOODIES!!

Pretty In Pink… The Pink Panther... Other than being movies, what else do they have in common? How about the color pink!?!
This week at Limelight Papercrafts we are focusing on all things pink… with one exception… it must sparkle, shimmer or shine!
We want to see your pink bling!!! Stickles, Shimmerz, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, sparkle fibers… You name it, Limelight carries it and we want you to use it!
Don’t have any that we carry? Use the bling you have, just make sure it’s pink!
We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

The details:
* Sketch and Product Challenge with a focus on using pink bling!
* Uploads to SCS should have the keyword: LLPC014.
* Post a comment with a link to your card on Mandy's blog by Sunday, February 8th , at midnight EST to be eligible win your choice of jar of Shimmerz and a package of rhinestones!



I used Pinwheel Trio and Love Goes 'Round. LOVE these stamps!

Of course I had to use paper from the Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 pad!

I used Rose Pearls for my pink bling.



Go check out the other Limelight Chicks:
Glitter In My Hair ~ Jennifer
Limelight Papercrafts Blog ~ Mandy
Live, Laugh, Love, Create ~ Lorie
My Little Creative Escape ~ Lisa
Scrap-Creations ~ Kristen
The Inked Spot ~ Ryann
{the lakeshore stamper} ~ Becky
My Reality ~ Lee

Don't forget about this week's sale:
February 1- February 8
A selection of our Valentine's Day themed projects are 20% off this week only!
Here are the items on sale:
*Unity Stamp Company Love Is Toxic and Rows of Yummies
*All Basic Grey Bittersweet Accessories ~ Buttons, Brads, Glazed Brads, Rub-Ons, Stickers
(6x6 Paper Pads NOT Included)
*Odd Bird Planet Hey Handsome, Me & You, and Heart Lolly Tree Stamps
*Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes Clear Stamp Set

Recipe:
Stamps ~ Pinwheel Trio, Love Goes 'Round
Ink ~ Versafine Onyx black, Adirondak Espresso
Paper ~ Basic Grey Bittersweet 6x6 Pad
Accessories ~ Rose Pearls, corner rounder, paper piercer, dimensionals

Dutch Dare Challenge! **PRIZE**

Limelight Papercrafts is pleased to sponser the Dutch Dare Card Challenge #34!

The challenge ~
to create a Valentine's Day or Love card using non-traditional colors (no reds or pinks)!
The fabulous Ryann came up with this challenge and it's a good one!

I used brown, lime and blue!
...this color combo hit me while I was trying to fall asleep last night!

I used the Hip Chipboard Mini Monograms by Basic Grey to create my sparklin' "love u."
And...that sparkle is coming from lots of Pixee Stix Chocolate glitter.

The papers are from Basic Grey 6x6 pads:
The blue from Archaic and the lime from Sultry.

I embellished with some gorgeous 3/8 Satin/Reversible Ribbon in Lt Blue/Parrot Green, Ice Blue Rhinestones in the lower right corner and Yellow Rhinestones on the scallops.

So...head on over to the Dutch Dare Card Challenge Blog to play ~ get the link to your card uploaded over there by Wednesday night!
AND...there will be a WINNER!!!
What will the lucky person win?
A Unity Stamp Company Delectable Delights Stamp Set AND a Raspberry Pixee Stix glitter tube!

Goodies up for Grabs Tomorrow!

Be sure to check in tomorrow!




We'll be having a Limelight Papercrafts Sketch and Product Challenge!!!
...think PINK!...The challenge will focus on PINK BLING, and we'll be giving away a free jar of Shimmerz and package of rhinestones to one lucky winner!


AND, Limelight Papercrafts is sponsering the Dutch Dare Card Challenge!
What will the lucky person win ~ A Unity Stamp Company Delectable Delights Stamp Set AND a Raspberry Pixee Stix glitter tube!

NEW Limelight SALE!

Limelight Papercrafts SALE!

February 1- February 8

A selection of our Valentine's Day themed projects are 20% off this week only!
Here are the items on sale:

Unity Stamp Company Love Is Toxic and Rows of Yummies

All Basic Grey Bittersweet Accessories ~ Buttons, Brads, Glazed Brads, Rub-Ons, Stickers
(6x6 Paper Pads NOT Included)

Odd Bird Planet Hey Handsome, Me & You, and Heart Lolly Tree Stamps

Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes Clear Stamp Set

Celebrate in Style

This is for GKDJANJF ~ Love this sketch!

I used Retro Botique by Rupa Shevde from Gina K Designs.

It doesn't show up, but there is Angel Wings Shimmerz on EVERYTHING! LOL, had to 'girly girl' it up!! Great sparkle IRL.



Recipe:
Stamps ~ Gina K Designs: Retro Botique
Paper ~ white, regal rose, SU dp
Ink ~ black, Copics
Accessories ~ pearls, rhinestones, angel wings shimmerz, nesties, organdy ribbon, rick rack, dimensionals, nesties