Have a Fairy Magical Day!

Good morning, and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! There is lots of FUN STUFF going on today at the SCACD Store Blog!!! Not too long ago, Susana welcomed Sylvia Zet to the SCACD Family, AND Elaine Hughes created an ADORABLY delicious card introducing us to Loli and Shellie - 1 of 8 NEW stamps by Sylvia Zet for SCACD Stamp Co. Well, TODAY, you can meet another one of the precious stamps by Sylvia that will soon be available for purchase at SCACD...her name is Poppy!! :o) There is also some AMAZING BLOG CANDY up for grabs...but you will have to check out the SCACD Store Blog for all the details!!!

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Onto today's card...allow me to introduce you to Friendship Rose from the Fall Flora Fairies Collection from SCACD Stamp Co. Isn't she a cutie?!?! I adore her precious, little face and her beautiful, rose dress!!! :o) Too cute!!! She along with three of her darling, fairy friends are being released today at SCACD; and for our European friends, you can find these little lovelies at Quixotic Paperie. If you would like to meet her adorable pals, a few of my mega talented SCACD DT sisters are ready to make the introductions. You can see their lovely and inspiring creations by clicking on their names below:

Melanie

Danni

Lori

Alex

Crystal

Kim 

Marti

Elaine

Thank you for dropping by and spending a part of your busy Friday with me!!! I appreciate it more than you know:o) Have a wonderful weekend...and for all my friends living in the path of Hurricane Irene, you are in my prayers!!!!

Blessings and Hugs!!!

Carolyn

The creation of today's card was inspired by the following FABULOUS challenges:

• Flutterby Wednesday - Open, but creation must include butterfly, fairy or angel
• Sisterhood of Crafters - Flower Power
• Creative Card Crew - Handmade Flowers
• Hooked On Crafts - Things with Wings

Hydrangea Hugs for YOU!!

Hello!!!! I hope your Wednesday is off the a beautiful start!! Today's card was clean and simply inspired by this week's Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge:o) A long while back...I won't share exactly how long back, but it was before embossing folders hit the market...YIKES...I purchased a set of DCWV embossed cards. Really, I couldn't pass it up...I have a weakness for a good sale! You heard of the Frugal Gourmet...well, I am his long, lost sister the Frugal Papercrafter;o) So, when I saw this week's Clean and Simple Challenge, I knew where to start...time to dust off those embossed cards and get busy.

The darling image I chose is Hydrangea Hugs by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Stamp Co. Isn't she a doll baby? I thought this precious image would be the perfect accompaniment with the embossed baby card. I colored the image with Prismacolor markers...added teeny dots to the centers of each hydrangea blossom with my Viva Decor Pearl Pen (Ice White)...and the bow received a dusting of Fairy Dust Creative Inspirations Paint. Actually, there is some Fairy Dust sprinkled in the hydrangea centers too...but my camera didn't capture the shimmer very well. Don't you love how I blamed the camera...it couldn't be me...the unskilled photographer could it? ;o) I used my large circle Nestabilities to cut out my image, then hand-stitched the circle to a doily I colored purple...and the purples are really much closer to the same color in real life...again, it's all my camera's fault hehehe. I'll also let you in on a little secret...I used a stencil from Crafter's Workshop (Mini Dots All Around) as my piercing guide to do the stitching. Finally, I added some flowers and pearl leaves to finish it off. Yeppers! Easy peezy, lemon sqeezey!

I hope you will join us in this week's Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge!!! I am also thinking and praying for all my fellow East Coasters as Hurricane Irene approaches...please stay safe; and for all my friends in and around Virginia, I am praying and hoping all is well with you...we felt the aftershock of yesterday's earthquake and we live hours away. I can only imagine what it felt like for those of you living right there.

Blessings and Hugs!!

Carolyn

The creation of this card was also inspired by the following fabulous challenges:

• Ooh La La Creations - No Backing Paper
• The Ribbon Reel Challenge - Sugar Plum (Photo Inspiration)
• Cupcake Cake Inspirations - Photo Inspiration
• Clean and Simple Sunday Challenge - Sketch
  

Are You Ready for the BIG Reveal?

 

Based on the pic above, you really can't see the entire image....but that was to keep the mystery alive. My question is...do you want to see the ENTIRE image? 

Are you ready to behold the premiere stamp created by Sylvia Zet for SCACD? 

Then, head on over to the SCACD Store Blog, and let us know what you think!!!!

Happy Hugs!!!

Carolyn

More Puzzle Pieces Added...

YES...more puzzle pieces have been added to the preview image of the awesomely spectacular collection to be released next month, September 2011!!! If you haven't already, please join us at the SCACD Store Blog to Welcome the Newest Artist to the  SCACD Family...the lovely and incredibly talented Sylvia Zet!!!

While you are there, don't forget you also have a chance to win something special... but you will have to go to the Store Blog to check it all out :o)

We are all very excited about this FABULOUS NEWS and look forward to the upcoming release!!!

SO head on over and check out the SCACD Store Blog!!!

Blessings and Hugs!!!

Carolyn

A New Artist at SCACD?

Join us at the SCACD Store Blog to Welcome the Newest Artist to SCACD!!!

There is also a chance to win something but you will have to go to the Store Blog to check it all out :o)

We are all very excited about this addition and look forward to the upcoming release next month!!!

SO head on over and check it out!!!

Blessings and Hugs!!!

Carolyn

~Beautiful You~

Although this post was supposed to go live quite some time ago (around the time Blogger went wacko for some of us), I thought it was still worth sharing...better late than never, right? ;o) This card was created for a previous Creative Inspirations Paints Challenge, and the theme was all about MOM:) So, I thought it would be nice to make my lovely Mom a card using one of my her favorite colors and incorporating one of her favorite things...flowers. She is an avid gardener and loves all things bright and cheerful. The floral background was created by sponging Rose Quartz CI paint over a Dreamweaver stencil (Flower Lace Background), then cut out using a Nesties Curved Rectangles die. The large blossom was made using the scraps from the background and another Nesties die...Dahlia. I love how the CI paint adds such a soft shimmer:) It isn't too overpowering, and it gives the card a delicate touch of elegance. I just love that! If you look closely, you will see that the bow also has a hint of shimmer. Yup...you guessed it...it started out a simple, white ribbon...but got the star treatment by simply adding a beautiful frosting of Rose Quartz CI paint:) Well, that about does it for me on this busy Monday morning. I hope your day is filled with happiness and overflowing with blessings!!! Thank you for dropping by and sharing a portion of your day with me!!!!

HUGS!!!

Carolyn

Friendship Blooms :)

Good morning:o) I have another card for you today using the awesome Sew-Easy!!! Since I am all thumbs when it comes to my sewing machine, this tool allows me to add the beautiful stitched elements to my cards without feeling like throwing anything out the window. For today's card, I used the Scallop Stitch Sew-Easy attachment on the card front. I was attempting to create a rainbow-like effect, and I think it came out alright. What I really like is the texture it adds to my cards, as well as that extra special personal touch. Call me sappy...I know. I also like creating my own patterned paper one stitch at a time.

I even went Sew-Easy crazy on the card's interior. I used the Zig-Zag Stitch attachment and the Standard attachment to add just a little more *PoP*, plus all the sewing helps conserve on the adhesive...and I use lots of adhesive;o) To finish off the card front and interior, I just added a few floral embellishments, a bow, a button and a sentiment. I know it's not the most extravagant card, but it sure was FUN to create:o)

If you would like to play with the awesome Sew-Easy products, you can get your hands on this fabulous tool at SCACD...and they are on SALE...the stitch piercer, all the attachment heads, all the floss (including the baker's twine) and the Foam Piercing Mat. A fabulously fun product AND savings to boot, now that's the kinda thing I look for when I consider adding something new to my crafty arsenal. If you get it or already have it, I would love to see what you create:o)

Thanks BUNCHES for dropping by!!! Hopefully, I will have a card for you tomorrow:o)

Blessings and Hugs!!!

Carolyn

Today's card was inspired by the following FAB challenges:

• Crafty Ann's Challenge - Summertime
• Mami Doodles - Flowers
• The Stamp Man - Show Them Some Stitching
•  Colour Create - Pink, Green, White
• Delightful Challenges - Stitching (Real or Faux)
• Fab 'n' Funky - Friendship
• Passionately Artistic - Maggie sure knows how to throw a PARTY....you should drop by and check it out:)
  

The Sweetest Flower :)

Happy Saturday!!!!! Do you have any FUN things planned for today? Nothing special here. The weather is really BLECH...gloomy and rainy...so, I think it is going to be a lay-around-the-house-with-hubs-and-watch-old-movies kinda day. I love those guilt-free days of relaxation :o)

Today's card came about from playing with my Sew-Easy. I have been going crazy with my standard Sew-Easy attachment, but realized I was neglecting the other fab attachments I had sitting on my craft table. So, I pulled out a piece of scrap Kraft card stock, my Sew-Easy Burst Stitch attachment, some summery floss and got busy playing. Once I was finished stitching in the sweet bursts, I decided I wanted to turn it into a simple card by trimming the corners, adding a simple, floral embellishment and a sentiment from PTI. I like the texture the stitching added to the card...and for "playing around", I thought it came together okay.

For the card's interior, I simply added one of the adorable stamps From the Vault by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. Isn't she a cutie?!?! I love her precious, little face:o) I stamped the image, "Daisy Doll", onto another piece of scrap Kraft card stock...I have seen others do this and thought I would give it a try...hey, after all I am "playing" right? Might as well go all in:o) This sweet image was colored with Prismacolor markers; and for a pop of the sparkly stuff, a coating of DecoArt Ultra Fine Glitter Paint in Ice Crystal was added to her. Then, she was cut out...popped up with a dimensional...and placed next to the sentiment.

I know the card isn't the greatest, but I had a fabulous time playing with my Sew-Easy and getting rid of some scraps:o) After doing this, it gave me more ideas for a future card...I think the Sew-Easy Burst Stitch would be great on a Christmas card...don't the bursts sorta look like snowflakes? Maybe a white on white Christmas card...white card stock and sparkly white floss...hmmmmm....You know what's even better?ALL the Sew-Easy products are currently on sale at SCACD. There are a few more attachments I need to add to my collection, so I better get them before Susana runs out! I have another card featuring a different Sew-Easy attachment, sure hope you will drop by tomorrow and check it out:) Hope your weekend is going fabulously!!!!!

Hugs and Blessings!!!!

Carolyn

I am also playing along in the following awesome challenges:

• Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - Stitching: Faux or Real
• The Poodles Parlour - From the Garden

Rubber Ducky, You're the One...

(:"Rubber Ducky you're the one...You make bath time lots of fun":)

Do you remember that song? I do, and absolutely loved when Ernie sang it on Sesame Street...and yes, I was raised on "The Street"!!! I still find myself singing songs from that awesome television show:) I understand all about fitness and health, but it still pains me to know Cookie Monster in all his original glory is no more:( In all honesty, he made me eat less cookies. Yep...true story...my mom told me if I ate too many cookies, I would grow blue fur and have googly eyes...just like Cookie Monster. LOL! No blue fur and wonky eyes for me, thank you!!! Then again, we didn't have much junk food in our house, but we had loads of fruits and veggies. I suppose it all boils down to  how we're raised.

Okay, enough about my childhood...today's card features one of the adorable NEW stamps from The Peekers 2 Collection by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. This sweetie is called "Bubble Bath Peeker", and I think she is DARLING!!!! Honestly, I think the whole dang Peeker Collection (both ONE and TWO) are TOO CUTE for words!!!!! I colored this cutie with Prismacolor markers, and all the bubbles got a healthy coating of DecoArt Ultra Fine Glitter Paint in Ice Crystal for a bit of sparkly. The card stock is from Papertrey, and the patterned paper is from the gorgeous and fun Gertie paper pad by My Mind's Eye...which is currently on sale at SCACD along with a boatload of other beautiful paper pads (you can find all these lovelies HERE). The card is super simple, but I haven't had any crafty time in over a month and just HAD to play make a card before I lost my mind!:o} I'm sure some of you can relate:o) Right?

Oh! And speaking of paper pads...Susana has recently added 18...yes, you heard me right...18 beautiful, new My Mind's Eye paper pads to the shop. You can find them all HERE; and if you need to get a head start on your upcoming holiday projects, you can find the new, holiday-themed papers HERE. And have you seen the gorgeous Authentique paper pads? If not, here's a peek at a few of my favorites:

Authentique ~ Journey

Authentique ~ Uncommon

Authentique ~ Wonder

Can you tell my absolute weakness is PRETTY PAPERS?!?! ACK!!! Will I ever have enough?!? NEVAH!!!! Unfortunately, my pocketbook took a healthy beating last month...so crafty goodness must wait. Wahhhhhh...sniffle...sniffle. I'll just live vicariously through all of you who get some of these beauties:o) Well, I am outta here...gonna hang with the hubby for a bit...I feel a snuggling coming on;o) 

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!! 

Thanks bunches for popping by:o)

Blessings and Hugs!!!

Carolyn

I am playing along with the following inspirational challenges:

• Fabulous Friday Challenge - Coloring!

• Stampin' for the Weekend - Spots & Dots

• Pals Paper Arts - Color Challenge (Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Daffodil Delight) I tried to throw in the "Limeade" but didn't have the flowers I thought I did:o( DOH! Hope that's okay with the talented designers at PPA.
• Passionately Artistic - Just had to join Maggie's FAB Linking Party!!!

RELEASE DAY for The Peekers 2 Collection by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!!!!

Want this badge?

Good morning!!! The adorable Peekers are back and better than ever!!! Yes, the sweeties from The Peeker 2 Collection by Elisabeth Bell are NOW available at SCACD and for our European customers at Quixotic Paperie. Please, pop by the store blog to see the two yet-to-be-seen cuties from this amazing collection and links to some gorgeous eye candy!!! Be prepared for a Day of Inspiration from the talented SCACD gals and some special guest designers...they will inspire you with a variety of creative interpretations featuring these precious NEW stamps!!!! Have a wonderful Friday and upcoming weekend:) I am hoping and praying to be back to creating real soon!

Hugs and Blessings!!!

Carolyn

RELEASE DAY at SCACD!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Yes, today is a wonderful day...the end of the week AND the awesome, new "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD is NOW available for purchase...both at SCACD and for our European customers at Quixotic Paperie:):):) I hope you enjoyed our week of spotlights! I know we had a *blast* sharing all the beauties and cuties from this collection with you. I hope you have visited the STORE BLOG to see the stunning creations created by three of my talented design team sisters...a few of them have yet to be revealed...so you won't want to miss them!!

Today, I have a card made with the precious stamp "Thinking of You" by Victoria Case for SCACD, and she is from the "Hearts & Hugs: The Fun Collection". Isn't she fabulous?!?! I opted to keep this card VERY simple. Can you believe I didn't add any *sparkle* to my image? Oh the horror!! Hahaha!!! I thought with the plain, notebook paper in the background...it would be too much to add the sparkly stuff. Can you believe my husband was even in shock that there was no glitter anywhere on this card...he asked me if I was feeling alright;) And to think, I didn't really believe he paid attention to me when I asked his opinion.

Well, I hope your Friday is FUN and FABULOUS!!! Thank you for dropping by, and don't forget to check out the blogs of a few of my marvie design team sisters who also wanted to share a creation using the stamps from the wonderful Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2 by Victoria Case for SCACD. What can I say...WE ♡♡♡ THIS STAMPTACULAR COLLECTION!!!! We hope you ♡♡♡ it too:)

I am also playing along in the following fabulous challenges:

• SCACD Friends with Heart - Anything Goes (as long as your creation contains a stamp SCACD carries)
  
• Crafts and Me - Stitches
• Little Darlings - Fave Color Combo (what can I say...I love Red, White and Blue:)
• Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Color Challenge: Red, White and Blue
• Everybody Art Challenge - Anything Goes
• Ladybug Crafts Ink - Use Red

Blessings & Hugs

Carolyn

Card Ingredients:

Stamp: Thinking of You by Victoria Case for SCACD; Card stock: Papertrey Ink; Patterned papers: Prima - Madeline (currently 20% off and only 7 available), My Mind's Eye - Mabel (currently 20% off), and children's notebook paper from local Dollar Store; Miscellaneous goodies: Prismacolor markers, Sew Easy (with standard attachment head), black adhesive gems from Hobby Lobby, and red lace, button, hemp twine and DMC floss from stash.

Victoria Case for SCACD - Spotlight Day 5

Today is Designer Showcase Day #5 for the SUPER FUN and VERYsoon-to-be-released "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD:) Actually, it is two WONDERFUL collections rolled into one AMAZING set to satisfy the wants of any stamper - 

"Hearts & Hugs ~ The Fun Collection" 

AND 

"Retro Crew Collection #2"

...but you know Susana, if you purchase both complete sets 

(Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2)

...you will get MUCH MORE *BANG* for your $Buck$!!! 

Today, 2 more of my AMAZINGLY TALENTED design team sisters will be introducing you to another NEW STAMP and giving you another opportunity to WIN:) To find out who they are ...check out the Store Blog. 

Today is the LAST DAY to leave comments on each of the Spotlight Designers' Blogs for a chance to win their showcased stamp (to find a complete list of this week's spotlight designers, check out the store blog). 

Winners will be randomly selected tonight at 10 p.m. eastern time. Stop by the store blog at 11 p.m. eastern time to find out if you're a winner:)

Don't forget, these wonderful stamps will be available for purchase tomorrow, Friday, June 24th!!! 

Have a SPECTACULAR THURSDAY!!!

Hugs!!!

Carolyn

Victoria Case for SCACD - Spotlight Day 4

Happy Hump Day!!!!

I hope your week has been WONDERFUL!!!!

Today is Designer Showcase Day #4 for the AWESOME and soon-to-be-released "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD:) Let me tell you this collection has something for everyone!!! Actually, it is two collections rolled into one - "Hearts & Hugs ~ The Fun Collection" AND "Retro Crew Collection #2"...but you know Susana, if you purchase both complete sets (Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2)...you will get MUCH MORE for your MOOLAH!!! These wonderful stamps will be available for purchase on Friday, June 24th!!! And we will be showcasing a new stamp everyday until Release Day, but you will have to check the STORE BLOG to see which two designers will be spotlighting a new stamp:)

Today, Crystal and I have the pleasure of introducing you to "Rosie"!!!! Isn't she BEAUTIFUL?!?! She reminds me of June Cleaver, and takes me back to my childhood when I used to watch reruns of "Leave It To Beaver" and "The Andy Griffith Show":)  How very appropriate for her to be one of the lovely stamps from Retro Crew Collection #2....guess that means I'm now considered a relic, I mean, retro too;)

Rosie was colored with Prismacolor markers, and the hints of *sparkle* were made with "Ice Crystal" DecoArt Ultra Fine Glitter Paint...I absolutely LOVE this paint!!! It creates the most wonderful sparkle, and you know how much I ♡♡♡ sparkle!!! The fabulous polka dot papers are from the Echo Park - Dots & Stripes from the Metropolitan Collection. I am not at all a seamstress...me and my sewing machine have a very strained relationship...but I love seeing stitching on cards! My problem was solved by the wonderful Sew Easy tool:) Now, I can add a few stitches to my cards...without having to fuss with my sewing machine! And, did you see the fun button in the blossom? That was made using the 1st Impressions "Button Set 2" Mold and Hearty Air Dry Clay. I don't have the Black Hearty Clay, so I painted it with "Onyx" Creative Inspirations Paint, and pumped up the sparkle with a coating of DecoArt Ultra Fine Glitter Paint. Clay typically intimidated the heck out of me; but, with these fab molds and this lightweight clay...I have found some new, creative toys to love:) Okay! I have gone on and on enough...sorry for the rambling. Back to today's regularly scheduled program...

Would you like a chance to win "Rosie"?

All you have to do is leave me a comment before 10 p.m. eastern time June 23rd, and your name will be added to the drawing to receive this FABULOUS stamp! AND

if you would like to better YOUR chances at winning, pop on over to Crystal's AMAZING blog and leave her a comment (you know she has a beauty in store for us with all her amazing talent...and she ALWAYS  accessorizes her creations perfectly)!!! 
That's all you have to do. 
Then, on Thursday (June 23rd) at 11 p.m. eastern time, check the store blog to see if you are a winner.

****Don't forget...TOMORROW 2 of my design team sisters will be spotlighting another new stamp from this stamptacular collection AND you will have another opportunity to WIN on their blogs too ...BUT, you'll have to check the STORE BLOG tomorrow to find out who:)

Have a sensational Wednesday!!!!

HUGS!!!!

Carolyn

Victoria Case for SCACD - Spotlight Day 3

Today is Designer Showcase Day #3 for the SUPER FUN and soon-to-be-released "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD:) Actually, it is two FABULOUS collections rolled into one AWESOME set to satisfy the wants of any stamper - 

"Hearts & Hugs ~ The Fun Collection" 

AND 

"Retro Crew Collection #2"

...but you know Susana, if you purchase both complete sets 

(Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2)

...you will get MUCH MORE *BANG* for your $Buck$!!! 

Yesterday, Danni and Colleen introduced you to the CUTEalicious "An Apple A Day" from the Hearts and Hugs - The Fun Collection...and if you would like the chance to win THIS sweetie pie...you still have time, but you'll have to check out their fabulous blogs for all the deets;)

Monday, Melanie and I had the pleasure of introducing you to "Femme Fatale" from the Retro Crew Collection #2...and if you would like the chance to win THIS sassy, new stamp...you still have time, but you'll have to check out our blogs for all the information;)

Today, 2 of my AMAZINGLY TALENTED design team sisters will be introducing you to another NEW STAMP and giving you another opportunity to WIN:) To find out who they are ...check out the Store Blog.

These wonderful stamps will be available for purchase on 

Friday, June 24th!!! 

And we will be showcasing a new stamp everyday until Release Day, but you will have to check the store blog to see which two designers will be spotlighting a new stamp:)

Have a SPECTACULAR TUESDAY!!!

Hugs!!!

Carolyn

Victoria Case for SCACD - Spotlight Day 2

Today is Designer Showcase Day #2 for the SUPER FUN and soon-to-be-released "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD:) Actually, it is two FABULOUS collections rolled into one AWESOME set to satisfy the wants of any stamper - 

"Hearts & Hugs ~ The Fun Collection" 

AND 

"Retro Crew Collection #2"

...but you know Susana, if you purchase both complete sets 

(Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2)

...you will get MUCH MORE *BANG* for your $Buck$!!! 

 Yesterday, Melanie and I had the pleasure of introducing you to "Femme Fatale" from the Retro Crew Collection #2...and if you would like the chance to win this sassy, new stamp...you still have time, but you'll have to check out our blogs for all the information;)

Today, 2 of my AMAZINGLY TALENTED design team sisters will be introducing you to another NEW STAMP and giving you another opportunity to WIN:) To find out who they are ...check out the Store Blog.

These wonderful stamps will be available for purchase on 

Friday, June 24th!!! 

And we will be showcasing a new stamp everyday until Release Day, but you will have to check the store blog to see which two designers will be spotlighting a new stamp:)

Have a SPECTACULAR MONDAY!!!

Hugs!!!

Carolyn

Victoria Case for SCACD - Spotlight Day 1

Happy Sunday!!!!

I hope your weekend is going fabulously!!!!

Today is Designer Showcase Day #1 for the AWESOME and soon-to-be-released "Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2" by Victoria Case for SCACD:) Let me tell you this collection has something for everyone!!! Actually, it is two collections rolled into one - "Hearts & Hugs ~ The Fun Collection" AND "Retro Crew Collection #2"...but you know Susana, if you purchase both complete sets (Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2)...you will get MUCH MORE for your MOOLAH!!! These wonderful stamps will be available for purchase on Friday, June 24th!!! And we will be showcasing a new stamp everyday until Release Day, but you will have to check the store blog to see which two designers will be spotlighting a new stamp:)

Today, Melanie and I have the pleasure of introducing you to "Femme Fatale"!!!! Yes...she IS the Material Girl....AND Yes...Diamonds ARE a girl's best friend:):):) Hahaha!!! Isn't this image the COOLEST?!?!?! I absolutely adore all her Sass and Class...AND she is so very versatile...you could make a wide array of cards using this beauty!!!

Would you like a chance to win "Femme Fatale"?

All you have to do is leave me a comment before 10 p.m. eastern time June 23rd, and your name will be added to the drawing to receive this FABULOUS stamp! AND

if you would like to better YOUR chances at winning, pop on over to Melanie's AMAZING blog and leave her a comment (you know she has created a showstopper with her mad coloring skillz and her phenomenal creativity)!!! That's all you have to do. Then, on Thursday (June 23rd) at 11 p.m. eastern time, check the store blog to see if you are a winner.

****Don't forget...TOMORROW 2 of my design team sisters will be spotlighting another new stamp from this stamptacular collection AND you will have another opportunity to WIN on their blogs too ...BUT, you'll have to check the STORE BLOG tomorrow to find out who:)

Have a sensational Sunday!!!!

HUGS!!!!

Carolyn

Make It Crafty at SCACD!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Man, has this week blown right by me, but I am not going to complain...because the weekend is almost here:):):) PARTY TIME!!!! Yeah, right...who am I trying to kid....more like time to breathe and to veg on the sofa:) Now, that's my kind of weekend! Fingers and toes crossed that I'll be able to make that my weekend reality!!

Okay...enough of all that...today, me and a few of my SCACD design team sisters are going to share some "Make It Crafty" creations. You can find links to their mojo-inspiring blogs HERE...and believe me...you don't want to miss the lovelies they've created!!! I know they ALWAYS blow me away with their creativity!!!

Recently, Susana had the pleasure of adding some awesome Make It Crafty rubbah to the SCACD store shelves.  They made the long journey from Australia all the way to California:) And not only did the stamps make the trip, but some GORGEOUS lasercut chipboard decided to come along too!!! You can find all these Make It Crafty cuties and beauties HERE.

For today's card, I used the precious image "Summer Dreams". I think this is going to be a "Missing You" or "Wish You Were Here" card. Doesn't she look like she's lost in thought...thinking of someone she's missing? Maybe it's just me. I just love this sweet image:) And she is just one of MANY fabulous Make It Crafty stamps now available at SCACD. Man, Susana keeps adding the coolest, crafty goodies to the store that my wish list keeps growing and growing! If this keeps up...I really will have to be a lottery winner in order to move the items on my wish list into my shopping cart;) KWIM?

Okay...enough daydreaming about winning lottery tickets...don't forget to stop by the store blog and get the links to the blogs of my super talented SCACD DT sisters who are showcasing their Make It Crafty creations today too. Be prepared to be WOWed!!!! Have an awesome Friday and a relaxing weekend!!!!

I am playing along with the following inspirational challenges:

C.R.A.F.T - Include Stitching

The Rubber Cafe - Summer

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

Cupcake Craftroom - Flowers and Leaves

Crafting for All Seasons - Summer

Papercraft Star - "STAR" (for my card: Stitching - Trim - Adhesive - Red)

BLESSINGS & HUGS!!!!

Carolyn

Card Supplies:
Stamp: Make It Crafty "Summer Dreams"; Card stock: Papertrey Ink; Patterned papers: Basic Grey "Nook & Pantry", Kaisercraft "Lilac Avenue", Jillibean Soup "Blossom Soup"; Miscellaneous goodies: Spellbinder's - Curved Rectangles, Prismacolor markers, Papertrey Ink flower dies, Martha Stewart leaf punch, Sew Easy (using standard attachment head), from stash - DMC floss, rickrack, red lace, button and hemp twine.

Wanna See What's New at SCACD?

Did you know that SCACD sells Kraftin' Kimmie stamps? She does, and she now has the gorgeous Geisha beauties you see in the pic below...along with a few more friends. They are from the Kraftin' Kimmie Far East Collection:) Aren't they FABULOUS?

And here are a few more of the latest stamp collections and goodies to arrive at SCACD:

Kraftin' Kimmie Animal Friends Collection

2011 Lockhart Stamps - Spring

Emerald Faerie Garden

Maya Road - "Just My Type" Stamp Sheet

NEW Basic Grey 6 x 6 Paper Pads

 NEW Best Creations Inc. 6 x 6 Glitter Paper Pads

(Contains 20 Glitter Sheets & 4 Glitter Die Cut Papers)

Maya Road - "Home Tweet Home" Decorative Chipboard

With all the new crafty goodness coming in, Susana is having to make room...which translates into HUGE savings for the rest of us:) You should check out the awesome bargains HERE, and just between you and me, she has select Spellbinder's on sale too...you can find them HERE:) With savings such as these, we better jump on them quick because once they're gone...THEY"RE GONE.

I don't know about you, but my wish list is growing by leaps and bounds!!!! Definitely hoping I can have a few of these babies in my inky mitts very soon:) Sure hope you don't hate me for enabling!!!

HUGS!!!

Carolyn

Oldies but Goodies Blog Hop with the FB Designing DIVAS!!!

Hello, and welcome to this month's Facebook Design D.I.V.A.S "Oldies But Goodies" Blog Hop!!! You should have arrived here from Cindy's creative-alicious blog. If you didn't and arrived here first, then you will want to head on over to the start of the hop at Mary's marvelously magnificent blog. We hope to have loads of fun and inspiration to share with all of you, our crafty friends, every third Wednesday of the month (so keep your eyes open for the next FB Design D.I.V.A.S hoppity hop).Our main goal is to inspire all of our crafting friends to take out their poor, neglected items, and show them some much needed love and attention! I have a sneaking suspicion that most (if not all) of us crafters have stashed away a ton of goodies that are screaming to be used. I don't know about you...but for me, I have plenty of stamps, papers, embellies, etc. that I simply "needed" to have when I saw them...unfortunately, these goodies somehow fell into the mysterious black hole somewhere in my craft room never to be seen or heard from again. Oh the shame and the scandal!! Fortunately, the wonderful Designing D.I.V.A.S have sent out the S.O.S and all my "lost" goodies have miraculously reappeared and are being put to crafty use:)

Okay...about today's card...I absolutely ADORE this image:) Don't I remember these days...my sons' have left many fingerprints in the frosting of many cakes and cupcakes:) Of course, they never owned up to it...I suppose that's the joy of having a sibling...someone else to point a finger at and/or a partner in crime;) You would think...now that they're older (18 and 23)...the infamous fingerprints in the frosting would cease...NOPE...uh-uh...not a chance...and still passing the buck...and now Dad's in on it;) Come to think of it...he's probably been in on it all along;) Sorry...I digress.

This scrumptious image is from the "Peeker Collection" by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD and is called "Sweet Mischief Peeker".  Isn't she a cutie? I love how she is on a stool and is still having to stand on her tippy-toes:) Too stinkin' CUTE!!!! She is colored with Prismacolor markers, and all the shimmery sparkle is from Fairy Dust Creative Inspirations Paint. I also added some Diamond Glaze to the counter-top, and the frosting was made with dimensional paints (I found on clearance at Hobby Lobby). I love that it looks like real, chocolate frosting:) I'm not too sure why, but it has been in hiding for far too long...glad it came out to play! The DCWV and K&Company papers were also living in an alternate dimension...happy they decided to come back to this one;)

Okay...I have babbled enough! Your next stop on this FUNtabulous hop is beautiful Barb's incredibly inspiring and sensational blog!! We thank all of you for hopping along with us on this wonderfully blessed Wednesday!!! Have an awesome day and hope you find some time to play with the Oldies But Goodies you have stashed away:o)

Hugs!!

Carolyn