Flutterin' By with some UNITY!...

Hey, everyone!

Thanks for scrolling down after my last card to see some MORE Unity today...featuring the 6x6 Sampler Pack of "Flutter Butter" designer paper from Claudia and Company!

Today is the 3rd Thursday of the month, and once again it's time for my monthly sampler pack extravaganza!  (ok, well, at least that's what *I* like to call it, haha ;)

I was perusing the Claudia and Company website and when I stumbled upon this 6x6 sampler pack, I knew I had to grab it!  Here is my first card using a UNITY "ITTY Bitty" stamp:

I think the paper is so pretty, I wanted it to remain the focal point of my cards.  Here's another one using the New "Direction of Happy" stamp:

Last but not least, here's one I did with a pretty Butterfly Embellishment and a sentiment from one of the past kits of the month from UNITY:

Have you guys tried the 6x6 sampler packs from Claudia & CO. yet?  I always love getting them because they are so affordable and I don't feel like I'm wasting paper if I try it out and it's something I wouldn't use a whole 6x6 pad of.  Even if I did,-you can't beat the price on these packs- just around $3 each!

As if that weren't enough, you NEED to see all the new product that Claudia has in the STORE!  Holy awesomeness, batman!  Check it out!  I LOVE that Claudia stocks The Greeting Farm and Unity- my two favorite stamp companies!

Thanks so much for sticking with me today-and for helping me celebrate the happy news about Unity, too!  I will see you back here tomorrow- until then, xoxo....

Sampler Spotlight: It's the Little Things...

Hi everyone!

I'm back today with a special post that not only introduces this week's "Deconstructed Sketch", but also it's time for a new 6x6 Sampler Pack demo from Claudia and Company!

First thing's first, here are my three cards using the "It's the Little Things" 6x6 sampler pack :), the first one being for the Deconstructed Sketch (DS16)...here's the sketch:

...and here is my card using the Unity Itty Bitty "Call Me" available at Claudia and Company!

I have to say (and I told my good friend Jen this ;) this sketch scared me a teensy tiny bit...but I really love how it came out!  We definitely have a TALENTED group of ladies using this sketch today so be sure to check them out- links are on my sidebar thanks!

Next up is the super adorable "Hello friend' from another Unity Itty Bitty that is carried at Claudia and Company.  I love the old postage look and the pink patterns on this one:

Last but not least, I adore this keychain stamp, "No greater Love", also by Unity Stamp Co. and available at Claudia and Company:

I added a few flowers here and they are Fancy Pants coordinating "It's the Little Things " flowers available in the shop.  Love that they match perfectly with this pretty paper :)

Thanks SO much for stopping by today and be sure to check out all the NEW 6x6 sampler packs and 6x6 pads of paper that Claudia as in the store!  Fall is sure to bring us some more stamping FUN with TONS of new patterned papers and you know me, I'll want to try them all :)   Thanks tons and happy shopping, everyone!                    

Go Confidently...

...in the direction of the DECONSTRUCTED sketch!  (then, after your dreams, of course ;)

I cannot believe how fast this Thursday rolled around again....but it's here, and not only am I here with another AWESOMESAUCE sketch by my friend Jen, I have a special SNEAK peek for you of the Claudia & Co. 6x6 Sampler Pack "It's the Little Things" that I'll be showcasing NEXT THURSDAY on her blog!  (normally, I do it the 3rd Thursday of the month but C&C is on vaca and I have another huge post later today....so please be sure to catch up with us next Thursday, too- thanks!)

Here is Jen's marvelous sketch this week, DS15:

...and here's my take using a brand new stamp set from Verve Stamps, "Words of Wisdom" (I freakin' LOVE this set-and it's all the more special to me as it was a gift from a special friend :)

I hope you'll stop by and take a look today at all of the other talented ladies' cards and see what they whipped up for DS15:

• Amber Hight
• Angela Sowell
• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Arielle Gordon
• Emma Eads
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson

Thank you as ALWAYS for stopping by!
xoxo

Triple-play Thursday...

That's right!

Today is the 3rd Thursday of the month, and I have THREE cards for you today featuring the 6x6 Sampler Pack of Studio Calico's "State Fair" collection from Claudia and Company!

Have I MENTIONED how much fun I am having with these 6x6 Sampler Packs?  If you've been on the fence about trying them, the FIRST thing I should tell you is that they are ON SALE!  Through tomorrow, the 15th, ALL 6x6 Sampler packs are 40% OFF!  Ok, we are talking CHEAP, guys...they're only around $3 to begin with.  This is a FANTASTIC way to build up your patterned paper collection while getting to try the latest and greatest paper lines- 40% OFF!  That's HUGE!

Today I have three cards to show you from the Studio Calico "State Fair' 6x6 pack.  Here's the first one, using my beloved Pinwheel Die from Lil' Inker Designs:

My 2nd card features the darling "Blush Babette", a new Greeting Farm release ALSO available (and ON SALE!) at Claudia & CO.!

Today is also the Deconstructed Sketch with my girl Jen Shults, so before I show my last card, here is DS10:

...and now here's my card using one of my favorite Verve stamps sets.  That cute Twine?  It's The Twinery- best baker's twine around- SUPER affordable, and ALSO available at Claudia & Co.  This is one-stop SUPER shopping, and again, make sure to check out that awesome sale that my sweet friend Claudia has going on through tomorrow.

Well, I hope you're still w/ me after all those cards :)  I had a BLAST making them and can't wait to show you next month's featured sampler pack, again on the 3rd Thursday of the Month!

xoxo,

For the Record...

Hey peeps!

I have lots of fun stuff to show you today using some of my FAVE Echo Park Paper, "For the Record".  I've had a blast working with the 6x6 Sampler Pack from Claudia & Co. and I actually have three projects to show you today.  The first one uses this week's DECONSTRUCTED Sketch by my girlie Jen Shults:

I have to admit, I kind of freaked when I saw this week's sketch.  Don't get me wrong, I LIKE it- but it's not my typical 'style'.  However, this paper could not have done a better job showcasing this fun sketch and I pretty much love the end result:

Whatcha think?  The sentiment on this card is from Stamping Bella.  I have MORE to show you, but don't forget to check out the rest of the Deconstructed Sketch girls and their fabulous creations, and don't forget to stay tuned for a special blog hop next week! 

Amber Hight

Angela Sowell

Anna Maria Nilsson

Arielle Gordon

Emma Eads

Donna Wardle

Jen Shults

Jessica Diedrich

Kadie Ensley

Lori Boyd

Sheri Gilson

Now, ya ready for MORE "For the Record"??  I have to say, Echo Park is one of my favorite paper companies but I was really glad when Claudia offered them as 6x6 Sampler Packs because I'm just not a big storer of the 12x12 size..plus, I LOVE that so many sheets are included in the sampler.  I've been able to make a LOT of cards using this sampler pack and I STILL have lots left over!  Here's another card I made using an Itty Bitty stamp from UNITY:

 Last but not least, I had some fun w/ buttons and TWINERY twine, also available in the Claudia & Co. store!

Well, that's it for me today, but be sure to stop by the Claudia and Co. store blog and also check back on the store site on Thursday or Friday as Claudia will be adding some goodies and restocking some SMASH that I just can't wait to get my hands on!

See you tomorrow for Bella-riffic Friday!

A Sketch, a Sponsorship, and some Thanks...

Heyyyy everyone, back again with another card with the adorable Princess 3 from The Greeting Farm!

Before I get to that, I just wanted to say THANKS for your encouragement and sweet emails about the slideshow I posted on my 'other' blog.  I call it my 'other' blog bc I really can't call it my 'personal' blog because I share so much here and so it's just my 'other' one...ha!  Anyway, I know comments weren't working yesterday very well w/ blogger and so for those that took the time to write me- THANKS :)  I LOVE those people in that slideshow more than anything else in the world.  :)

Today we have a special treat over at the Deconstructed Sketch- The Greeting Farm is sponsoring this challenge!

Here's the sketch:

...and here's my adorable Princess!

I paper pieced her dress using the adorable papers from The Girls Paperie Jubilee 6x6 sampler pack, available at Claudia and Company.  All the papers I used on this card actually, are from that pack.

Don't forget to check out the rest of my teammates today too, to see how they got their Greeting Farm on!  The talent on this team is TREMENDOUS, so I guarantee you'll be happy you stopped by:

• Amber Hight
• Angela Sowell
• Anna Maria Nilsson
• Arielle Gordon
• Emma Eads
• Donna Wardle
• Jen Shults
• Jessica Diedrich
• Kadie Ensley
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson

Last but not least, don't forget to visit the Deconstructed Sketch to view ALL the details of the sponsorship, prizes, and to enter this week's sketch!
That's it for me, but I'll be back with a Bella-riffic post shortly!

xoxo,

It's a JUBILEE!...

...The Girls' Paperie Jubilee, as a matter of fact!

{{{Please SCROLL DOWN for my DECONSTRUCTED SKETCH post, thank you!}}}

I myself, am quite jubilant after working with this AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS 6x6 pack of Jubilee papers from Claudia and Co!   It's the 3rd Thursday of May (um, yeah-we'll discuss where the heck this month went later!?)...so it's SAMPLER PACK DAY!

Are you familiar with the 6x6 sampler packs from Claudia and Co?  It's the perfect way to try and collect (yes, I'm a collector, heehee...but in my defense, I DO use what I buy, haha!) all different types of the latest and greatest paper without having to buy a whole pad or 12x12 individual sheets.  This gives you the option to try different ones, too because they are EXTREMELY affordable- around $2.50 to $3 each!

Here's a close up of the cards I made using the JUBILEE 6x6 Sampler Pack.  Remember, these papers are DOUBLE-sided, too, so you get MORE than you even see on the description!  The only thing I added were the crepe paper flowers which are affordable and you can purchase those from Claudia as well:

(using Mojo 191 Mojo Monday sketch)

I really LOVE this paper-and it was you guys who voted for it to be sampled this month!  Thanks for picking such a great pack for me to work with- I can't wait to use more of it!

That's the thing, too- the 6x6 Sampler Packs do go a LONG way!  I barely made a dent in the pack making the 3 cards shown here so you'll get great use out of them too!  Did I mention that Claudia is one of the SWEETEST people I know and one of the most professional too?  Her shipping is quick, service is reliable and again, at a price of around $3, you really can't beat it!

Thanks for stopping by..and be sure to visit the Claudia & Co. Blog today too, for more info!

xoxo,

Claudia & Co. meets Bella Blvd...and UNITY!

{{{be sure to read all the way down to see how YOU can WIN a free 6x6 Sampler Pack from Claudia & Co.!}}}

Haha, you KNEW I wasn't going to be able to stay away from Unity for too long, right?

Well, that's because today is the THIRD THURSDAY of the month and it's time for my Sampler Pack Showcase for Claudia & Company!  Today I am using some sampler packs, Tail Waggers and Cat Naps and Family Dynamix from Bella Boulevard!

Are you familiar with Claudia's 6x6 Sampler Packs?  Well, if you're not, let me tell you why I LOVE them!  Ever "NEED" next to every single paper pack that comes out but don't really a.) want to pay full price for the WHOLE pack or b.) get sick of stuff easily like I do and want to use it and move on to the next best thing (Come on-I know you do, LOL!)...even c.) have a specific project in mind but don't know if you need the WHOLE pack?

The 6x6 Sampler packs are the PERFECT solution!  I LOVE being able to sample a little of each of the BEST new lines...and I shoudnt really say a "little" because you get TWELVE sheets of 6x6 paper for a SUPER low price-between $2.50-$3.25 per pack!   Just think of all the papers you can try!  Love that <3

Today I partnered up the "Tail Waggers & Cat Naps" 6x6 Pack with some Unity Stamps, Dinomite and Tail Wagger, both "itty Bitty" stamps from the Bella Blvd. collection.

I also used the "Tell Me More" Itty Bitty by Unity to create this fun card using the Family Dynamix paper pack- I LOVE the bright colors of this pack!

I'm so glad you stopped by today to learn more about the 6x6 paper packs by Claudia and Company!  Make sure you check out what's NEW FOR APRIL-you will drool, I'm tellin' ya!  SO many new pretties...where's a girl to start?!?   I want it ALL!  lol ;)

Before you leave, I have a question for you- based on the 6x6 packs for sale, is there a certain pack or two that you'd like to see me work with or learn more about?  I would LOVE to hear your input!
Ooh, and if you ANSWER my question here and then go to the CLAUDIA & CO. blog to let Claudia know you did?  You just might WIN a Sampler Pack!

Thanks again, sweet peeps!  See you back here tomorrow!
xoxo,

A BERRYlicious Thursday...

Hey everyone!

Today is a very special, or should I say "BERRY" special Thursday!   It's the 3rd Thursday of the month, which means I'm debuting a new 6x6 Sampler pack from Claudia & Company! Hooray!

This month, I worked with the new BERRYLICIOUS line from Imaginisce.  I have to say that although I KNEW this paper was super cute just by the looks of it?  I didn't realize HOW much fun it would be to work with until I created one...two...three...FOUR cards with it for you today.  I just couldn't stop!

You get 12 6x6 sheets for only $3.25, and let me tell you why I LOVE this idea.  For one, cheaper shipping-you don't have to worry about 12x12 papers being shipped in a large box.  For two,  while I wouldn't say I get "sick of" paper?  There is ALWAYS something uber-cute right around the corner and while I enjoy a 6x6 pad chances are, even with the MAJOR amount of cards I make, I can't use it up quickly enough before the next new batch of cuteness debuts.  So it's the perfect amount, and last but not least?  The PRICE . Is. PERFECT.   At only $3.25 a pack?  You can scoop up a FEW new lines and have fun creating!

Also available for purchase at Claudia & Co., I used the Unity "Itty Bitty' stamp "Sweetest Day".  This sweet lil' strawberry is quickly becoming one of my favorites.  Love it!   I also scooped up the chance to use one of my fave digis, from the Sugar Sticks line, "Girl with Kite".  Isn't she a dolly?

There is SO much you can do w/ this sweet Berrylicious 6x6 Sampler pack-and with fruit stamps being really "in" right now (just in time for summer!), you can find so much to do with this pack.  Everything extra I used was purchased at Claudia & Co. as well.

The Red Baker's twine is from Twinery and the sentiment on the yellow card is from the Oliver and Amelia "Little Dreamer" set by The Greeting Farm, also carried by Claudia & CO.

Thanks SO much for stopping by today!  It was totally amazing working with such a sweet sampling and I am really grateful you guys came by to see it!  Be sure to stop by the Claudia & Co. blog for more details and product information/recipes for these 4 different cards!

~xoxo...

Two cards, one sentiment, and a FUN bit of news!...

Hey everyone!

FOR THE RECORD....I have a fun card for you today using "For the Record", actually...as in, Echo Park "For the Record" 6x6 Sampler pack from Claudia & Company!

And speaking of Claudia & Co., I have some fun news!!!   I will now be bringing you a fun MONTHLY post as your friendly:

Sampler Pack Designer :)

Im giving you a little sneak peek of something I'll be doing ONCE a month-on the 3rd Thursday of each month to be exact!  Every 3rd Thursday of the month, I'll be showcasing a different 6x6 Sampler pack and showing you FUN WAYS TO USE IT!!!!!!    I am SO excited about this, and one of the BEST parts is being able to work with Claudia again!   Claudia & Co. is one of the BEST online stores out there that offers not only the best in paper and supplies, but she also sells TGF, Unity, and other fun stamps including her own SUPER fun line of Digital images too!  Seriously ADORABLE stuff, so make sure you stop by the Claudia and Company STORE and I'll see you back here with lots more later!

Today's first card uses the new Cheeky Beach stamp by The Greeting Farm and the 6x6 Sampler pack from Echo Park's "For the Record" line:

Isn't she dreamy?  She is DEFINITELY warm and toasty!  Speaking of which, that's where the fun came into play....  I had a li little idea I had to use the same sentiment on two totally different cards :)   Today for Farm Fresh Friday, we are using our Christmas stash! WHAT?  Yep, you're not in some warped time zone, it's MARCH and time to use up those pretty papers!  Speaking of pretty-I LOVE this Tinsel and Twig collection so much that I'm actually glad I can still get it-I will definitely want to use it again!  But I did have a few scraps left over, so using this week's SCS Sketch Challenge, here is my card using Beanie Anya:

I LOVE these Sampler packs.  What a FUN and AFFORDABLE way to be able to try out so many of the latest and greatest paper lines out there w/out breaking the bank, first of all...and second-there are always NEW ones being put into the Claudia and Co. store...and honestly?  I'm not really a fan of having to store 12x12 papers and have been known to cut all my 12x12 into this 6x6 size anyway!.  I really like these packs because there's just enough paper before you want to move on to the next paper trend!  Best of all, they're priced at just over $3-some being even less than that!

I have to say it was fun to provide TWO takes on the "warm and Toasty" sentiment this week and even MORE fun to share w/ you my fun little announcement!    And for even MORE fun..I've got a SUPER weekend planned...can't wait to kick it off!

HAPPY WEEKEND everyone!

~xoxo......