From The Vault Release Blog Hop!!!

Happy Friday and welcome to the "From the Vault" Release Blog Hop!!!! You should have arrived here from Crystal's createalicious blog...if not, you will want to head on over to the start of the hop at Kim's dazzling blog.  Today, we are showing you two of the adorable stamps by Victoria Case for SCACD that Susana has recently added "To the Vault"...the special area of the store where she releases a few sweet stamps "just because" the moment hits her to add a couple surprise cuties for us to enjoy:) My card features the darling stamp "Spa Time Fairy":) She is such a cutie!!!! And, I am loving those precious, little bumblebees. Then again, of course the bees would be buzzing around her...how could they resist such a sweetie:) This stamp, along with the other darling being featured in today's hop, will be available for purchase TODAY!!! You can get your hands on them HERE. For our international stamping friends, you can pick up these darlings at Quixotic Paperie:)

Above, is a closeup of this darling spa girl:) I tried to capture all the sparkle in this card, but failed miserably!!! The weather here has been so dreary, it has been hard getting a decent picture. Sorry:(  Well, I won't bore you with all the details...I will leave an ingredients list at the end of the post. Your next stop is Mary Lou's marvy blog!!!! I know she has a beauty in store for you!!!

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!!! Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

Hugs & Blessings!!

Carolyn

Card ingredients:
Stamp: Spa Time Fairy by Victoria Case for SCACD Stamp Co., card stock: Papertrey Ink, patterned papers: Kaisercraft "Gypsy Sisters Collection", Prismacolor markers, Papertrey "Swiss Dot" sating ribbon, Spellbinders: Contemporary Hearts (Shapeabilities Pendant),Big Scalloped Circles LG, and Classic Circles LG, EK Success corner rounder punch, Marvy Uchida Liquid Applique (Carded White)...for the bubbles she is soaking in, DecoArt® Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint (Crystal)...painted over the liquid applique to add shimmer to the bubbles, Stickles (Crystal)...for the dots on the towels (the one on her head & the one folded on the saucer), Creative Inspirations Paint (Fairy Dust)...for the floating bubbles, the flowers on the cup and her wings (and the bees), white felt, button and white fiber from stash

Facebook Design D.I.V.A.S. Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop!

Happy Hump Day!!!  It is that time of month again...time for the Facebook Design D.I.V.A.S "Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop".  You should have arrived here from Angie's amazing blog; however, if you arrived here first, you will want to start at the top of the hop at Brenda's beautiful blog.  If you hopped with us last month, you know that the theme is to look through and use our neglected stash of crafting goodies...you know those wonderful items we hoard away for that perfect day;o)  If you are anything like me, you probably have plenty of things that are *screaming* to be played with, used and given just a wee bit of attention:o)  Like last month, I chose to use one of my adorable Aurora stamps.  The poor darling was feeling sad and left out.  Plus, with the weather being so very cold and gloomy lately...I felt the urge to create something that spread warmth and cheer, and I think sweet Aurora - Out on the Town does just that. I was inspired by the colors in this coupon tote from Glow Girl's Etsy shop...which is the featured shop on the Etsy Inspired Challenges this week.  Don't these colors scream warm weather and summertime?!?!

With all the orange in my card, you might have to grab your sunglasses quickly...sorry, I should have forewarned you;o)  Hey, if you can't have the sunshine naturally...it might as well come to you in a card right?

I stamped Aurora in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Prismacolor markers.  I stamped her flower umbrella a second time, cut it out and popped it up to create a bit of dimension.  For the fluffy look in the flower center and on her sweet, little dress, I used Tulip puffy paint in lime...and for a touch of sparkle, I added a teensy bit of Glamour Dust to the Tulip paint while it was still wet. The card stock is from DCWV and the patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye (I hate to admit it, but I've had this paper for about two years...maybe longer).  The pearls are from Basic Grey...the ribbon is from Offray...the flowers are Prima...and the lace is a yard sale find.

I hope this card was able to bring a bit of sunshine into your day:)  Your next stop on this fabulously fun hop is Karen's creative and inspiring blog.  I hope we have inspired you to dig into your fun and crafty collection and use those things that have been hidden away.  Don't you think it's time to show 'em a little love;o)  Have a wonderful Wednesday, and thank you so much for dropping by!!!!

I am also entering this card into the following challenges:

Scrap-Creations by Kristen - the theme is Spring Fever

Ooh-La-La Creations Challenges - the theme is "For Someone Special"

Sketch and Stash Challenge Blog - sad to say, but everything on this card is neglected:( but not after today...also, I did not add the sentiment asked for in the sketch...will add it when it heads out to its recipient (hope that's okay)

Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog - You are to use two or more of the following: Flowers, Lace, Distressing and/or the color Pink...I used the flowers and lace
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - A Stamped Flower

Facebook Design D.I.V.A.S "Oldies But Goodies" Blog Hop!

Good morning, and welcome to the Facebook Design D.I.V.A.S "Oldies But Goodies" Blog Hop!!! You should have arrived here from Julie Crossley'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 Sue Morris' 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). For January, we are celebrating the "oldies but goodies" that most (if not all) of us crafters have stashed away. For me, I have plenty of stamps, papers, embellies, etc. that I simply "needed" to have when I saw them...unfortunately, these goodies were never used once they found their way into my craft room. I know...insert shocked face here!!! Oh the shame and the scandal...just don't tell my hubby;o) So this month, we are taking out these poor, neglected items, showing them some much needed love and putting them to good use!

For my card, EVERYTHING has been tucked away for over six months:( I hate to say it, but I have loads of stamps that have yet to see a lick of ink (some a few years old), and this precious Aurora stamp is one of them. Hanging my head in shame... This sweetie is called A Ladybug is Love and was created by Victoria Case for SCACD Stamp Company. The designer paper is also mondo old...it is the Cute World Collection from Best Occasions. I found it on clearance at Wally World about two years ago. Honestly, when it comes to pretty papers, I stockpile them...they just seem too pretty to cut. KWIM? Please tell me you do! And that little, ladybug button...it's been "hiding" in my stash for so long, I don't even know where that cutie even came from:}If I don't watch out, you'll be seeing me on the next episode of A&E's Hoarders...and I dare any of 'em to tell me to trash my treasures;o) So to prevent that ugliness from happening, my resolution for 2011 is to use all the fun goodies I have instead of buying more to simply look at and pet from time to time;) Let's see how many months that will work...

Okay...enough from me! Your next stop on this FUNtabulous hop is the luvlee Lee Murphy's incredibly inspiring 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)