Beginning Stamper? Brand NEW Stamper? NOT a Stamper???

Well, do I have the perfect little thing for you...and that is evident in this quick, 5 or 10 minute card I have for you today!

Whether you're a beginning stamper or have been at this for years, the nice thing about a Card Kit is that it takes a LOT of the guess work out!

Even if you're totally NEW to stamping, you can make this card in MINUTES!

Isn't this new Butterflyabella image from Stamping Bella just TOO cute? You can add it onto your January Card Kit from A Walk Down Memory Lane! They're on sale now in the store!

Want to color Bella like I did? Well then you just might want to join the Copic Club at AWDML , too! Although seperate from the January card kits, each monthly "installment" of Copics (you'll get 6 per month for 6 months) coordinates beautifully with the papers, cardstocks, and embellishments for that month's kit.

Simple as that! I hope you'll check it out and come to LOVE it, especially if you are new to stamping. Please email me your fabulous creations with this kit and upload them to the AWDML gallery...I can't wait to see them!

Hugs,
Jessica :)

...and now, for the "Nitty Gritty"...and my FIRST card of 2009!

Hey everyone!

I hope you got a chance to look at my first post from today feature the BRAND NEW Card Kit and COPIC Club from A Walk Down Memory Lane! I am super excited about it and hope you'll join me in oooohing and ahhhing over these kits!

Anyway, I wanted to do another New Year's post because I've gotten some beautiful emails today from friends and family wishing me a Happy 2009 and also, looking back on my accomplishments in 2008. It's funny, because I was just saying that normally, New Year's is kind of well, not a huge deal to me. Well, BOY was I wrong when I started reading the emails and comments I've gotten, and most of them came from you guys, my stamping friends.

Last night, on SCS, I participated in a challenge hosted by my good friend. You know who you are :) The challenge was to make a card for a friend. Easy peasy...until I realized how special this card needed to be. I hope she likes it. I used her fave color combo...hee hee. I decided to try Amy R's sketch from last week. This was very intriguing to me with the circles. Anyway, this is my FIRST card of 2009 and I'm really happy with how it came out. I used the Cup of Stuff stamp set from The Greeting Farm. (formerly Pink Poison) Check out the NEW website and gallery...Marie has worked SO hard to revamp it all and it's SPLENDID indeed! (sentiment is from PTI)

On that note, I want to share with you one of my New Year's resolutions. After all, it's a LOT harder to slack when I have ALL you guys to keep me accountable, right? Heh heh...be gentle.

My New Year's Resolution is to send more RAK's. I make SOOOO many cards and get to share this amazing hobby with so many of you, and I find myself "hoarding" cards LOL. Now we ALL know there are some we just CANNOT part with, but still...

Anyway, I started this morning, and I have 60 cards that I made in 2008 that will be donated to Cards for A Cause through SplitCoast Stampers. I encourage ALL of you to check out this thread and feel good about something that can truly make a stranger's day.

For the rest of you, If I don't have your address, please let me know. I am working on a Birthday calendar too. The reason i got INTO stamping, even before I was so blessed to be asked to join Design Teams, etc. was because it was something I wanted to share with the world! I always knew that I had found my "calling" so to speak. Sure, there is blogging, and I am really loving having met SO many of you through my little corner here in cyberspace. Still, there is something about sending a handmade card that well...I'd like to get better at remembering to do! And now it's OUT there...there's no turning back! LOL!

HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS!!!

Jessica :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hey everyone!

HAPPY 2009!

How did you all ring in the New Year? I stayed put right here in my toasty warm house, stamping the night away with some girlfriends online. There were challenges and games EVERYWHERE and it was a BLAST!

Soooo, that being said, you all KNOW what today is right? Yes, it's New Year's, but it's the release of our VERY FIRST CARD KIT at A Walk Down Memory Lane! Remember that little sneak peek I had for you the other day? Well, let me just REVEAL the cuteness now! Here it is, without further adieu...

Did I ALSO mention that today is the release of the COPIC CLUB at A Walk Down Memory Lane??? Click on the store link for more details, and just so you know, the colors are PERFECT for complementing the card kit! Here they are, the first of the club ( 6 markers per month for 6 months):

As if things couldn't get ANY better, you can add on whatever you want to the kit to make it your own! I chose these cute images from Stamping Bella which you can add on to your kit.

The store is FULL of new items, including the New Nestabilities, Distress Stickles, and TONS more! Talk about ONE stop shopping, right? I can't wait to get my next order..lots of goodies I'm waitin on to show you guys!

For now, I'll leave you with one more card from the AWESOME new kit, featuring paper from Pebbles, Inc., Boutique Brads from DoodleBug Designs, Bazzill Cardstock, envelopes, flowers from Imaginisce, and Chipboard stickers from Pebbles, too!

Hope to see you soon over at the A Walk Down Memory Lane DT blog and Gallery!

You never now what's going to inspire you when you click that mouse!

Have a great day, stamp something, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Hugs,
Jessica :)

Twinkling Tuesday...Want some Candy???

Hello everyone!


I can't believe it's the Tuesday after Christmas already, can you? Time has been FLYING! I am really enjoying having the kids home from school, sleeping in (well, MY version of sleeping in, but still!), and just sort of hangin' out.


Madelynn really has a cute sketch for us this week! Here it is, MTTSC3! I think DD knew that I needed a break after that criss-cross sketch last week LOL! Isn't this a GREAT sketch?!



I chose to use my new "ContenttobeaBella" stamp from Stamping Bella...now being carried at A Walk Down Memory Lane's store! I have to admit, this card is a SNEAK PEEK from the January Card Kit that is coming out in JUST a few days!!! LOOK at these great colors and papers!

Also, I colored in this cutie patootie with the JANUARY COPIC CLUB selections, all matching the January Card Kit which will be sold seperately! How COOL is that??? I am LOVING this sketch, and was especially happy to be able to use these super cute brads from Doodlebug Designs.


You DO NOT want to miss this brand new card kit premiering on the 1st from A Walk Down Memory Lane! Make sure you check out the Design Team blog this Friday for another sneek peek and some more cards designed by me :) I had a BLAST with this kit and the cards just keep on coming!


Now, onto our featured stamper for this week on The Twinkle Team! She is none other than my friend Bonnie, The Lucky Clucker. Bonnie and I met through being on the Little Paper Shop Design Team together and I just love her. She is sweet, funny, and extremely talented!

Would you just LOOK at this BEAUTIFUL card she made and the unique take on this week's sketch? I "THINK" Bonnie knows that I like butterflies! Don't you? This is just gorgeous, girl! I LOVE the Basic Grey Ambrosia line and that beautiful sentiment from The Little Paper Shop.


Be sure to check out the rest of the Twinkle Team's dazzling creations today, too! Links are on my sidebar!


Once you make the rounds, come back here and leave a comment hooking up YOUR take on the sketch, and be entered to WIN....



...THIS BLOG CANDY! Feauturing a bag of flowers from Imaginisce, 3 spools of SU wire, Rub ons, Merci Me Martini Glass embellies, and Kim Hughes flower brads! ANYONE can enter to win, YES, ANYONE!

Here's how it works:

Leave a comment linking your card here on my blog and it's as simple as that! My FAB Twinkle Team? You guys get to play, too! Make sure you leave your comment here on this post, but please feel free to UL your creations to SCS/PCP using keyword MTTSC3. You have ALL WEEK to play, as the candy winner will be announced here on the blog next Tuesday!


Can't wait to see what YOUR take is on the sketch! Good luck!

Hugs,
Jessica :)

Some EXCITING News that'll COLOR you Happy and Tickle you PINK!

Hey guys!

I'm hoping to be back later w/ a card or two, because I think I am STAMPING today...wooo hooo!

I wanted to post now though because I am SO excited about some very cool things happening over at A Walk Down Memory Lane VERY soon!

Starting January 1st, we will be debuting a COPIC CLUB! Copic markers are HOT right now, and this is a great way to start out or build your existing collection! Of course, I will have a ton more details coming soon, but here are the basics:

• We will be taking memberships for a 6 month period, where you will receive SIX Copic Sketch markers per month in an array of colors w/ blendable shades!
• That's 36 markers at the end of the club w/ opportunity to pay a little each month!
• Members will receive a special gift for signing up when you mention this Blog post!
• Each month, there will be a seperate corresponding CARD KIT that Lisa will put together for us!
• HOW FUN DOES THAT SOUND???

I cannot WAIT! The CARD Kits will be similar to the layout kit clubs that many of you enjoy. I cannot wait to get started on my samples and will have LOTS of sneak peeks for you when it gets a little closer to the 1st.

Each month, there will be gorgeous DPs, Cardstock, Envelopes, and tons of fun embellishments! I will showcase certain stamps each month from super popular companies and the fun only BEGINS there!

Stay tuned...drop me a comment if you're interested now so I can be sure to send you over to the right place as soon as we start!

Hugs,

Jessica :)

It's a 12 Days Soiree...

...over at A Walk Down Memory Lane, everyone! We are in the middle of alllllll the action as today is the 6th! Be sure to head on over to the forum for lots of fun classes, challenges, games, and fun!

With that in mind, I wanted to show you the full version of my sneek peek from the other day and also a few more cards that I made for my OSW class (one-sheet wonder) that I posted yesterday! Now, keep in mind there's still PLENTY of time to play...I just posted the class so there is still lots of opportunity to get in on the fun!

I chose to use the Hero Arts Clear Design Winter's Butterfly set. OMGosh...the quote ALONE sold me, let alone the beautiful snowflakes! This set is SO pretty and perfect for not only holiday but for use during the ENTIRE winter...it's gonna be a long one, guys!

I stamped a single sheet of white cardstock, chose another coordinating piece of designer paper (Have you SEEN the new Laundry Line by My Mind's Eye? It's my FAVE DP in the world these days!), and some brown Bazzill cardstock for the base of my cards. I created four different layouts for this particular class, but there was paper to spare from the OSW so you could easily have squeezed in another card or two.

I had a really good time making these cards for my class and one of them is going to be one of my holiday cards. Now, of course I can never be set on just ONE design, but this is definitely at least one I plan on using.

What are your plans for holiday cards this year? Can't wait to hear about them!

Hugs,

Jess :)

12 Days of Christmas at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Have you seen? Have you heard?

The 12 days of Christmas extravaganza is going on NOW at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Be sure to check out the Forum to play along with AWESOME daily Classes, Challenges, and Games!

I'm gonna head over there, now, too, but before I do...a little sneak peek of my class this Friday, December 5th:

SEE YOU THERE!

Warm winter hugs, Jessica :)

A Ladybug means Good Luck!

WHAT....a challenge!

A card w/out stamps??? Say it isn't so! Granted, with all the designer papers and embellishments I use, the stamps are sometimes squeezed somewhere in between, but still...I am definitely not accustomed to the "Scrapbooking" way of cardmaking...does that made-up term make sense?

When Lisa, the AWESOME Owner of A Walk Down Memory Lane shipped out our kits this month, I knew that the cardmaking kit wouldn't be sent until next month. You should definitely check out the AWDML store...she JUST moved into a new brick&mortar store in addition to adding a TON of awesome products to the online store!

Anyway, I received the layout kit this month...same as the scrapbooking DT gals and was ready to play. I did make a scrapbook page...actually two...but a few cards, too and I found that using big, blingy pieces of chipboard, etc. was really fun for me!

This particular card was made using a bunch of fun pieces from the November Back to School kit...just released TODAY!

Remember how cool 80's flair was back in the day? Well...thanks to Facebook and other lingering nostalgia, I am happy to say that flair is back! Isn't this ladybug the cutest? I wasn't sure HOW I was going to incorporate it at first, but then when it dawned on me for the 2nd time that I didn't have stamps LOL...I thought I'd spell out Good Luck w/ some KI Memories Cardstock stickers...then the rest kind of fell into place.

Talk about getting ahead...this card will be given to my DD NEXT year...she's only in 3rd grade now! I didn't want to waste that cute chipboard sign saying "first day of ___ grade" so I thought I'd put it to good use next year...now, if only I can REMEMBER!!!LOL!

I'll be back later with another card or two...what a fun weekend it will be!!!

Flutter By Friday is here!

Hey everyone...it's Flutter By Friday, so that can only mean ONE thing...yep, you guessed it, a butterfly card LOL!

Here's a little preview of my Flutter By Friday card for you...

Want to see the rest? Then head on over to the A Walk Down Memory Lane Design Team blog to check out today's post... you may "de-stress" a bit by doing so! (ruh ruh ruh :D)

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful morning! I'll be back later with another fun post!

HAPPY HARVEST CROP!

Hey guys! Good morning on this beautiful Saturday in September. Today is our Harvest Crop over at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

It's an online day of scrapbooking, challenges, prizes, and fun, also featuring tutorials and online 'Classes' that you can participate in. Head on over to check it out!

Today on the AWDML Forum, I've issued a challenge for any alterable item to be made using a Fall theme. This can be a Lunchbox/Tin, Journal, Binder, Datebook, Photo Frame, Canvas, Ceramic Tile or Trivet...you get the picture ;) Winners will be chosen in a few days on the forum as well and you can upload your beautiful creations to the AWDML gallery!

I chose to post my example using chipboard coasters. I took six of them, and covered them with Crate paper (LOOOOOVE it!) using Tacky glue, a sponge brush and a craft knife. After they dried, I punched holes in them using my Crop-A-Dile and got some cheap binder clasp/ringy thingys to turn my little project into a Mini-Album. I then embellished with pretty autumn-themed ribbons, flowers, and some other fun stuff inside. Lots of copper brads/eyelets, etc. Super fun and not to difficult to do. I also made one for my Mom and she adores it.

To finish off my little "Happy Fall" gift, I made her a set of notecards using the SCRAPS from the Crate Paper and made them into little personalized, monogrammed notecards. They are one-sided, like postcards...perfect for quick notes to your teachers, babysitters, DH's, etc...

What do ya think? Be sure to bop on over to the Harvest of Memories crop by A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE today! Look for me on the forum and say hi! Have fun, everyone!

Hugs,

EXCITING NEWS!!!..and a Mojo Monday card for ya :)

Happy Monday everyone!

I am BURSTING with excitement this morning as I am able to announce to you that I have been chosen for a Design Team position with A Walk Down Memory Lane!
I will be designing monthly Card Kit samples, doing product reviews, writing for their newsletter and having a TON of fun! When Lisa called me last night I was about to jump through the roof. She has an excellent reputation to work for and she offers a ton of product through A Walk Down Memory Lane.

One of the nice and exciting things about this company is that they carry items from ALL the best scrapping/stamping brands, as opposed to being brand-specific. It's literally ONE STOP SHOPPING for ALL of your scrapbooking/rubber stamping/papercrafting items! When I saw her store, I was saying to myself "oh boy...I'm in trouble!" LOL!

You really should head on over and check it out. Some really great stuff and the prices are great, too! You'll be seeing me a lot more over there now, too, so make sure you stop by and say hello to me and the other 4 new DT girls. We are going to be having some fun!

I will be designing for AWDML from October through March. Thanks to all for you support and can't wait to share my first assignments with you!!!

Now, for this week's Mojo Monday card....when I saw Julie's sketch for this week, I thought PERFECT! I can use up some BG Figgy Pudding and SU Kiwi Kiss scraps that I liked too much to just throw away.

I also used my LAST piece of True Thyme CS by Stampin' UP! (sniff sniff...RIP True Thyme)...would someone tell me WHY this got discontinued? LOL! Anyway, layering the papers the way the sketch was drawn, I then embellished using some ribbon from Hobby Lobby, Hero Arts baubles in the bottom right corner, and Hero Arts mini-rhinestones for the outer trim on the snowflake.

I LOVE the new set, Snow Swirled, by SU. It will definitely be VERY loved this season as I begin my Christmas Card frenzy! To finish off the card, I stamped the Season's Greetings Sentiment in the middle using Timber StazOn and used Stickles in the outer corners of the snowflake and also in the upper, smaller snowflake. Hope this gets you all in a cheerful mood! Thanks for looking as always!

See you soon back here and on the A Walk Down Memory Lane site!

Hugs,

Giving Thanks...and usin' up some flowers while doing it!

Hi everyone on this rainy, rainy Sunday. Well, I think I have a sinus infection so I'm pretty happy the hubster is able to help out with the kiddos today. I'm pretty congested and just blech... oh well, hopefully a few more days and I'll be back to "normal"...ha ha ha :)

So, today's card is a really nice and simple layout for anyone who wants to try. I made this card for Lisa's challenge over at A Walk Down Memory Lane. The challenge was to take all those flowers you have that are either multiplying (like I swear mine do!) or are just sitting around waiting to be used and do something with them...also highlighting the center of the flower differently than say, you normally would.

Using Kraft paper from SU, I distressed it with my Cat's Eye Chestnut Roan pigment ink and cut a few pieces of Wild Asparagus DP to use. The paper is two-sided so again, coordianates nicely w/out a lot of work involved.

I couldn't wait to use this new stamp I got from the new Stampology line by Autumn Leaves. This is a single stamp available and I just LOVE the swirls and detail along with the sentiment! After distressing all pieces of paper and stamping the image, I used my Nestabilities to cut out the circle and scalloped background. I finished it off with some Dark Chocolate Twill by Papertrey and grabbed some small silk flowers from Imaginisce to get to work on using them up! I'm four down, a gazillion to go! Yeah!

To dress up the flower centers, I used an orange and brown brad but then experimented w/ Stardust Stickles to see if it would adhere to the brad and it did, very nicely in fact! It's not something I normally do so I will definitely be trying that out more! Thanks Lisa for the inspiration!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Thanks for stopping by!