Winners!!!

I thought I would start off with winners, yes winners!! My sister did decide to pass up on the mystery gift so that means it goes to someone else. That someone else is...
Linda!!!

Now on to our book bag winner...Angie's Scrappin Spot!!!

Please contact me with your addresses and I'll get your prizes out in the mail.

I noticed something tonight that I had not done in a VERY long time, and considering this is what got me into stamping (as I'm sure it was the same for a lot of you) I'm kinda aghast. I have not used my Stampin' Up stamps in forevah!! You know I then had to break them out.

Stamps: SU - Patterns of Friendship; Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Palette L'amour Red; Paper: PTI Kraft, Bazzil Mono Browns, Prism SSW, Bo Bunny Press - Velvet Floral, Anna Griffin, WM Scrap pack; Other: PTI Twine, Berry Sorbet Buttons, Copics, Karen Foster stick pin

Goodbye Alex

I have a friend of mine named Alex, I wrote about him before when we went to the mountains in Helen. He's moving away. Granted it's only a couple of hours away and his mom & sister still live hear but he's turning 18 and we all know how this story goes. I wish him all the best as he grows up and continues to make us proud. Anyway, they having a going away party for him and I thought I would make a card for him...

Stamps: All Unity Stamp Co - Worn Grid, Worn Vintage Clock, May KOM (...another sweet day); Paper: PTI Kraft, Basic Grey - Boxer; Generic White CS; Ink: SU True Thyme & Chocolate Chip, Distress Ink Weathered Wood, Spray Ink 5% Walnut Ink; Other: Scrapworks Hugz, Copic ABS (to change the color of the Hugz), Tim Holtz Distressing Tool & Blending Foam, Bingo Card (printed from internet)

In Memory

In memory of what you may ask? One year and one week ago a thing called Hip Hop was started on Splitcoast. We all wondered what on what on earth? Hip Hop... you mean the music? NO!!! And thus begun a phenomenon that happened every Thursday that would suck you into it's vortex of fun with chatting and giveaways. Angela, the Goddess of Unity, has divined that the end of Hip Hop was yesterday but does that mean the fun is over? HARDLY!! Do we know what's up Angela's sleeve? Well, I don't...not yet at least, but I can't wait to find out.

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co - Giggle Groove, May KOM (...another sweet day); Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa; Paper: PTI Kraft & Chocolate, Basic Grey - Lime Rickey, Generic White CS; Other: Copics ABS, Chatterbox Ribbon, Horizontal Slot SU Punch

Now onto the fun!! It's Friday and time for our Friday Fun Challenge. This week's challenge is to make something you can wear. Now although I did that I can't seem to take a good picture of it to save my life. I might have to bribe my sister to come take it.

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co - Bevy of Butterflies; Ink: Stazon - Forest Green; Paper (?): Polyshrink; Other: Bobby pins

These are so easy to make. The only thing is you have to make sure that the bobby pin is really in there because they can come loose. I wear mine all the time and love them.

Would you like to see what everybody else made this week? Me too...
Jimmi
Kim (didn't get to do anything today but you can still go leave her some love)
Kimme
Sherry

If you are here looking for the all important blog candy that is up for this week, does this interest you at all? IF it does, make sure you leave a comment by Monday, August 31st at 10pm and I'll choose a winner.

Got Some Fun Supplies

Including this cutie...Isn't she adorable? It's part of Stamping Bella's new line the Lulu collection. They even have new shipping rates to the US now where if you spend over $55 it's free.

Stamps: Gertie, Sentiment from Henrietta; Paper: Bazzill (monochromatic Purples), Basic Grey - Wisteria, Prism - Simply Smooth White; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Other: Copics (including ABS), MS Punch - Butterflies, Paper Studio - Jewels, Nesties, Stickles

A Quickie

Because I was a bad girl and forgot to post the winner of my blog candy last night I'm just going to do a real quick post and tell you who won now.
LOL, my sister won!! If she decides she doesn't want it. I'll redraw

Confession Time

I have confession to make. I have had a love affair for Rubber Romance stamps for some time now. I even tried out for the Design Team they had not that long ago (no I didn't get chosen), yes it does put a huge dent in your self-confidence. However, when I saw that they had a sketch challenge on their blog this week, I had to do it.I really enjoyed making this card because I got to use a technique that I hadn't gotten to gotten a grasp of before.

Stamps: Katie & her balloons; Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa & Tuxedo Black; Paper: SEI - Oasis, GA Pacific, Prism - White Simply Smooth, PTI Kraft; Other: Flowers - Primas & centers, Copics, Spicas, Marvy Gel Excel, Nesties

Finishing Touches

I've been rearranging my craft room, yes I am almost done, just a few more finishing touches and I'll have pictures to share. In fact I got one of those finishing touches in the mail today. I wanted a way to be able to move around my room better and considering that room is carpeted, I had to come up with something. Personally I really don't like the mats that you would normally use for computers chairs because they are unwieldy and have a tendency to crack really bad. Well, I don't remember how I found it but when I was surfing around a couple of weeks ago I came across these bamboo floor protectors that easily roll up. I really like it and it's really pretty!!

I did however take a time out to do the Weekend Sketch Challenge that Beate had up on her blog.

Stamps: WOJ - Fall Stamp Kit; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa; Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, SEI - Oasis, Prism - White Simply Smooth; Other: Copics (including airbrush), PTI - Buttons (Berry Sorbet, Ripe Avocado), PTI Twine, Marcella by K Embossed Stickers, Mike's Grosgrain ribbon

All Kinds of Good Stuff

When you have good stuff to share where do you start? And somebody smart better not say at the beginning because there's no beginning. I just hope I don't miss anything.

1) Today is Friday, that means it's Friday Fun Challenge time. This week's challenge is to make a project with a window. I got my Unity KOM the month yesterday so you know I had to break it out.

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co - August KOM (Following My Heart...); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, SU Markers, Copics; Paper: Prism Smooth White, Basic Grey - Sugared; Other: Coluzzle, K&Co Rubons, Acrylic paint, stickles, souffle pen

Please don't forget to check out what the other sassy girls came up for this week...
Jimmi
Kim
Kimme
Sherry

2) I was a little down last week and I got cards from two of the sweetest girls, Sherry and Jan, to cheer me up. Thank you girls so much because I got a huge smile on my face just seeing the envelopes.
3) I am still celebrating my blogaversary. I've been cleaning up craft room and I came across some things that I thought you gals might like. So I have a mystery pack to give away but don't worry it will be filled with all kinds of good stuff. Please leave a comment by Monday, the 24th at 10 pm.

4) This is the last thing, I promise. I came across this today where Leanne is giving away blog candy that is the Gorjuss stamps. You have until September 1st to check hers out.

In Honor

The boys of Unity put out a video this week showing a make & take (or take & make as they put it in the video) that was made at the CHA Supershow. In it they used the new set that Unity is releasing called Le Chic Vintage which they are putting together in a special scrapbook kit with their own special ink & Cosmo Cricket, Jillibean paper.I thought it was cool that they were reusing/repurposing the wooden logo plaques that the stamps used to come with. Here's the one I made. I'm not sure what was used other than the new Unity ink.

I Couldn't Resist

I would like to like to give a big shout out to Beate, Daven, Jenn and Lori. They did such an awesome job with the booth at the CHA Supershow. They had cupcakes and were having cute make & takes. This is where Daven was so sweet to give me the stamp I used on the background of my card. I think it's perfect for this set from MFT.

Stamps: Who's that e-girl?, I heart Splitcoast; Paper: PTI Craft, Crate Paper, MFT Packaging; Ink: Memento Tuxedo & London Grey; Other: Copic Airbrushing, Prima Daisies, Typewriter keys, grosgrain ribbon