Hello Blog friends,

Just wanted to let you know that I am going to take a few weeks off blogging. Everything is fine, I am just taking a little break. I will miss you and want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope that the rest of the summer is a wonderful time for you and your families.

I am excited to get back to creating and show you what I have been working on. God Bless you all.

Hugs,
Deb

HSI Summertime / and or No Designer Paper Challenge #6

Good Monday morning blog friends. So glad you stopped by.


Today's card is for our #6 Challenge here at Heart Song Designs. I chose to use our Waterlily image to capture what summer means to me. My husband and I go fishing on the river and I love to see all the birds and lily pads. Last time we went I even saw a bald eagle. How awesome is that?



Card Recipe

Stamps: Waterlily from Heart Song Designs
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, X-Press It Blending paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folder "Bird Call". Green and Pink ribbon, Sincere Salutations Sentiments. Stampin Dimensionals.

Please stop over to Heart Song Designs Inspiration Blog and play along with us. We love to see what your creations and don't forget to pick up your FREE Challenge Digi image. We are also having a Design Team Call.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs 4th of July Red, White and Blue Challenge

Happy 4th of July blog friends.

I made this card to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Freedom is so precious and I wanted to show my gratitude for all that they do.

I used Heart Song Designs Wedding Bouquet digi stamp for my card today. This week's challenge is a fun one and very appropriate for the holiday today but you can be creative and make it all occasion too! Use Red/White & Blue AND/OR do some paper piecing! be sure to stop by HERE to grab the new free digi that is up for July and to read our rules of play. Looking forward to seeing what you create!


Card Recipe

Stamps: Wedding Bouquet, SU Sincere Salutations
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: X-Press It Blending paper, Whisper White, Real Red, Best Creations designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Swarovski Crystals, Creative Memories Circle Cutting system, Stampin Up Diemsnionals.


I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Color Challenge PWC160

Hi blog friends. Thanks for joining us today at Paper Pretties for our color challenge using red, orange, yellow and a neutral color. I used adorable "Pirate Cooper" and had this wonderful designer paper by Sandy Lion called Treasure Map. It has the perfect colors for this challenge.

Please go to Paper Pretties blog and play along with us. We would love to see your creations.


Card Recipe:

Stamps: Pirate Cooper
Ink: So Saffron, Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Early Espresso, Real Red, X-Press It Blending paper, Sandy Lion designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Brown and Red Grosgrain ribbon, Brown brads and Pirate Brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

As this is my last post as a guest designer for Paper Pretties, I want to thank Heather for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be a part of Paper Pretties most talented design team. I also want to thank Frances Byrne our amazing design team coordinator for all of her hard work and her ability to make me feel so welcome and keep everything so organized. You're the best Frances.

Have a beautiful day.
Hugs,
Deb

HSI Challenge #4 Scallops / Paper Piercing

Good Monday morning blog friends. So glad you stopped by today for our blog challenge.
We would love it if you played along with us. Today's challenge is to use scallops and or paper piercing on your card.

Rules of Play

* You are NOT required to use a Heart Song Designs image to play, but if you have one we'd love to see it!
*Choose one of the challenges offered or do both!
*This is the free digi offered for the month. We'd love for you to use it:) If you do use it or any Heart Song image you are given 2 entries for the weekly drawing of 2 free images from the Heart Song shop.
*One entry per person; No back links, please.
*Come check back to see if you were chosen as a featured artist and claim your "I was featured" badge.
*Have fun





Card Recipe

Stamps: Poppies
Ink: Soft Sky
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, X-Press It Copic Blending Paper, Cosmo Cricket designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Orange Satin, Turquoise and Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain ribbons, Swarovski Crystals, Scallop border punch, Long Rectangle Spellbinders Nestabilities, paper piercer and Stampin Dimensionals.

Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties White on White Challenge PWC159

Good morning beautiful blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for the Paper Pretties White on White Challenge. This was a difficult challenge for me because I just love all colors, but I gave it a try and I hope you like it. We would love it if you played along with us. Go to Paper Pretties for all the details.

I used "Ballerina Sophia" and colored her with Copic Markers and cut her out using Beaded Oval Nestabilities. The designer paper is from Bazzill's wedding paper.




Card Recipe

Stamps: Ballerina Sophia
Ink: Pink Pirouette and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stampers Sampler White, Bazzill Wedding Paper, X-Press It Blending paper,
Accessories: Copic Markers, Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Prima Fairy Tale Roses, Kaiser Kraft White Pearls, Stampin Up ribbon, Martha Stewart edge punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you again for visiting and have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Heart Song Designs "Pansy Frame"

Welcome everyone, so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for Heart Song Design's Flower Challenge. I just love this image it lends itself to so many occassions and is beautifully drawn by Leah.
Please stop by our Inspiration Blog and play along. We would love to see your creations.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Pansy Frame
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Line, Concord Crush
Paper: Bazzill Wedding Paper, Concord Crush, Almost Amethyst, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Arch Lattice Martha Stewart punch,

Thank you for visiting and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Single Layer Challenge

Good morning everyone.

For our Single Layer Card Challenge over at Paper Pretties I made this using "Beary Best Friend Cooper". He is such a sweet little guy.
This was quite a challenge for me. I can't remember the last time I made a single layer card. I wanted to add dimension so I used a background stamp and laid my Labels Ten Nestabilities on top of the image and sponged around it. Hope you like it.


Card Recipe

Stamp: Big Bear Hug Cooper, Flannel Background Stamp
Ink. Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific Whitd
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stampin Up Watercolor Crayons,Labels Ten Nestibilities, Scallop border punch

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs "Watering Can"

Good morning friends, I am so glad that you stopped by today.

I made this card for my dear friend who lost her dad. He was a very kind man who loved flowers and had a green house.

This beautiful digi image "Watering Can" from Leah at Heart Song Designs is perfect for our challenge ( Buttons, Bling and Bows) today as well. Please join in the fun and play along with us. Head over to Heart Song Designs Inspiration Blog for all the details.


Card Recipe

Stamps: Watering Can Digi Image
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Brocade Blue, Lavender Moon, Pear Pizzazz, Georgia Pacific White, retired Stampin Up designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Lables One Nestabilities, Sugar Coated Brads, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Flower Burst punch, Spring Moss, Brocade Blue and Pink Satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

I hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop, Simple Pleasures

Please forgive my very late post. I was in the middle of posting yesterday when a tree fell in our yard and took out all of our power. UGH!! We are finally up and running so here is my post.

Hi everyone and welcome to Paper Pretties Blog Hop.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Card recipe:

Stamps: Life's Treasures Sophia, The Shape of Things
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Copic X-Press Blending, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Copic Markers, Scallop Edge punch, Daffodil Delight ribbon, Buttons, Cloud Stencil

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Sophia"

Hello Blog friends,

Here is another Sneak Peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. I love little Sophia and here she is having fun at the beach.

I have a little bag of sand and these tiny real sea shells and thought that they would add just the right touch on my card. Hope you like it.



Card Recipe

Stamps: Sophia at the Beach
Ink: Bashful Blue, Soft Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Georgia Pacific White, Scraps from my designer paper stash
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Marina Mist Satin ribbon, sand and tiny sea shells, Star fish charm, Cloud Stencil, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs Challenge

Good Monday morning everyone. I hope that you are all doing well.

We are having a sketch challenge over at Heart Song Designs today and would love for you to join in on the fun. If you play along with us you can get this adorable digi image free from Leah. Just visit the Heart Song Inspiration Blog for all the details. Hope to see you there. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Happy Home Digi Stamp
Ink: So Saffron
Paper: Soft Sky, Peach Parfait, Georgia Pacific White, Victoria's Street designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystal, Lables Four Nestabilities, Soft Sky Stitched ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, Soft Sky Brads.

I really appreciate you stopping by today and hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Birhtday Fairy"

Hi everyone. Thank you fro stopping by today.

Here is a sneak peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. This little cutie is called "Birthday Fairy" She is perfect for that special little girl in your life and she makes me smile. :D



Card Recipe

Stamps: Birthday Fairy
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, So Saffron
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Georgia Pacific White, Stampin Up designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Fleur Dis Les, Classic Circle and Lacy Circle Nestabilities, Light Pink and Dark Pink grosgrain and Green satin ribbons, Swarovski Crystals, All a Fleur Fiskars punch.

Have a Blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

June Fairy Calendar

Hello dear blog friends, so glad to see you today. :D

Here is my June Fairy Calendar. This lovely image is from Michelle Perkett Studio and is called "Lily the Fairy of Enchantment" I made this for Michelle's Bingo Challenge. I hope you like it.


Here is a close up so you can see the glitter and crystals. It is still kind of hard to see but if you click on the image to enlarge it you can see it.


Calendar Recipe:

Stamps: Lily the Fairy if Enchantment, Calendar Basics
Ink: Daffodil Delight
Paper: Melon Mambo, Prima Fairy Floral, Georgia Pacific white.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Gelly Roll Stardust pen, Swarovski Crystals, Celery Green and Pink Floral satin ribbons, Lacy Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Bee Charm, Bonnies Best Metal Corners, Stampin Dimensionals, Mini Calendar Pages.

Thank you all so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sketch challenge

Good morning blog friends. Today we are having a sketch challenge over at Paper Pretties and we would love it if you played along. Head over to Paper Pretties Blog for all of the information and show us your beautiful creations. We can't wait to see your work.



For my card I used Bath Time Cooper. Isn't he adorable? This little guy just makes me smile. :D

Card Recipe

Stamps: Bath Time Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Cajun Craze, Buckaroo Blue, X-Press it Copic paper and Still Fishing designer paper from Sweetwater.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stardust Gel Pen, Bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder, Terracotta Tile satin ribbon, Classic Circle and Lables 1 Nestabilities. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. Have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Enjoy the Ride

Hello blog friends, I hope you are all well and safe from all the storms that we have been having.
It has been such a rough spring for so many.

Welcome to Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge PWC155.
June is fast approching and this precious image "Tire Swing Cooper" from Paperpretties captures some summer fun. How many of us had a tire swing when we were young? Oh the care free days of childhood. I hope this card brings back some wonderful memories for you.

Card recipe.

Stamps: Tire Swing Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Buckaroo Blue, Early Espresso, Real Red and Georgia Pacific White. Designer paper is a scrap I had in my stash. Sorry I don't know who makes it.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle and Oval Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Wood Grain embossing folder. Real Red and Early Espresso ribbons, Red brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. You're the best.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Hello beautiful blog friends. Thanks for stopping by today.
Well it just dawned on me that I have forgotten to post my April and May Fairy Calendars. Oh My, that's not good. Anyway, here they are. I hope you like them.

I just love designing these calendar pages. For May I used a lot of satin ribbon and Swarovski Crystals. Can you ever have to many sparkles? Nah. I also wanted to add dimension so I printed out another image and cut out the flowers and popped them up with Stampin Dimensionals.

Calendar Recipe
Stamps: Michelle Perkett Studios digi stamp "Willow", Paper Trey Ink "Calendar Basics"
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Daffodil Delight, Georgia Pacific White, Prima Marketing "Fairy Flora" designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Floral Lace border punch, Lavender satin ribbon, Flower Eyelets, Bonnie's Best Metal Corners, Mini Calendar Pages from Paper Trey Ink. Stampin Dimensionals,



I wanted to to capture Spring for April and what better way than with butterflies.

Calendar Recipe
Stamps: Michelle Perkett Stuido digi image " Butterfly". Papertrey Ink "Calendar Basics"
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Spring Moss, Marina Mist, Georgia Pacific White, Prima Marketing "Fairy Flora" designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Butterfly punch, Oval Eyelets, Stickles, Blossom Nestabilities, Daisy ribbon, Marina Mist ribbon and Seam Binding ribbon that I dyed myself. Bonnie's Best Metal Corners, Mini Calendar Pages from Papertrey Ink. Stampin Dimensionals.

If you want to see more detail, just click on the picture.

I hope you all have a blessed day. You're the best.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Dream Today

Good Wednesday morning blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for Paper Pretties Wednesday's Flower Challenge. I used Dream Quotes Stamp Set to make this for my dear friend's daughter who is graduating from nursing school. Congratulations Emily, I am so proud of you.

I just love this designer paper from Graphic 45. It is called "Le Romantique" and I thought that it would be perfect for today's flower challenge and I the colors are so lovely.

Now for the punched layer. I found this wonderful tutorial from Becca Feeken. Pleas visit her blog Amazing Paper Grace to see how make a "Perfect Punched Border Frame" with a straight border punch. Becca is a very kind lady who is so willing to share her amazing talent as an artist. Please take time to visit her and say hi.

For this card I used Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success. It was easy and her tutorial is very good. I wanted to layer the punched piece to make it pop so it adhered it to a piece of Peach Parfait with removable tape and just cut around it with scissors. When I was sure that I liked how it looked it adhered it with permanent adhesive.


Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream Quotes
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Always Artichoke, Peach Parfait, Whisper White.
Accessories: Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Champagne Pearls from Kaiser Kraft, Willow organdy and satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I love hearing from you. Have a great day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Bird and Berries

Hello everyone. For some reason I lost this post from yesterday. Sorry about that. I guess that Blogger had some problems.

Anyway here it is. This adorable image is one of Leah's digi stamps from Heart Song Designs and is called Bird and Berries.

Leah started Heart Song Designs to help with the costs of adopting a little boy from Ethiopia. She is heading there in a week or so. Please help support her blessed endeavor by shopping at Heart Song. She is a very sweet lady and talented artist. You will love her work.
God Bless you and your family Leah.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Bird and Berries
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Georgia Pacific White, Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Labels 18 and Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Light Green satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Birds and Berries

Good morning blog friends. Aren't you loving the Spring flowers and all the blooming trees. It is just beautiful and inspired this card.
My image is from Leah at Heart Song Designs and is called 'Birds and Berries'. The layout is from a sketch challenge Leah had a while back and when I got this designer paper I knew that it would be perfect for this little birdie.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Birds and Berries
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery and Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spellbinders Labels 18 and Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Light Green satin ribbon from the dollar store. Stampin Dimensionals.

Please keep Leah and her family in your prayers. They are preparing to go to Ethiopia to bring home their precious little boy they adopted. Heart Song Designs was created to help with the expenses of this process and will continue after their little boy comes home. Please help support Heart Song Designs. Leah has beautiful digi images and is a sweet, kind and wonderful artist.

It is a privilege to be part of your design team Leah. God bless you.

Thank you for stopping by today. I am honored that you would take the time to visit. I hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop Today!

Good Morning everyone. Welcome to the HOP!! So glad that you were able to make it today.

Today's card is filled with texture for our Texture Challenge. I used this wonderful textured designer paper called Windsor from s.e.i. I love the mirrored gold in it and I brought it out by layering the Lacey Circle Nestability with the sentiment from Dream stamp set on top of a piece of mirrored gold cardstock. I wove some 1/8 inch Early Espresso ribbon through the openings around the circle. The punch in the lower corner is the Scallop Trim border punch from Stampin Up. I layered Early Espresso on top of a metallic gold ribbon and added a gold key brad to go along with the treasure theme.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Early Espresso, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Mirrored Gold, Crumb Cake and s.e.i. Windsor designer paper.
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, Classic Circle and Lacey Circles Nestabilities. Metallic Gold and Early Espresso ribbons, Stampin Dimensionals.

Have some fun grab your favorite beverage and hop along with us. We can't wait to show you all of our beautiful creations, so pleas leave some love at each designer's blog.

• Paper Pretties Blog http://www.paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/
• Amber http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Agnieszka http://www.radosnyczas.blogspot.com
• Chris http://www.easilyamused-chrisv.blogspot.com/
• Debra http://stampvanwinkle.blogspot.com/
• Dominique http://mephisto-domi.blogspot.com/search/label/DT%20Paper%20Pretties
• Frances http://stampowl.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Jacquie http://javablustamper.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Jennifer http://glitterinmyhair.blogspot.com/search/label/paper%20pretties
• Jessica http://iembellish.blogspot.com/search/label/Paper%20Pretties
• Kristine http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/search/label /paperpretties
• Taylor http://taylorusry.blogspot.com
• Heather http://inkonmyear.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Hope for Tomorrow

Hello everyone, so glad that you stopped by today.

I used Dream stamp set from Paper Pretties for my card today. I wanted a simple but classy card so I used Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities and Classic Oval Nestabilities. The punch is Flowers & Flourishes from EK Success. I thought it added a nice touch to the card. I also layered Rich Razzleberry ribbon on top of Old Olive ribbon.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Cottage Wall designer paper.
Accessories: Beaded Oval and Classic Oval Spellbinders Nestibilities, Flowers & Flourishes border punch, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Old Olive eyelets and Rich Razzleberry brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you for visiting today I love hearing from you.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

conGRADulations

Good Sunday morning and Happy Mother's Day to all you mama's out there. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Even though today is Mother's day I was asked to make a graduation card for our sneak peek. This card uses the Graduation Lily image from Paper Pretties. She was so much fun to color.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Graduation Lily
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Tea Dye.
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue and Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens,Classic and Scallop Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Cuttlebug Argyle Folder, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Celebrate

So glad that you stopped by today. I hope you are all having a good weekend.

I want to share a beautiful digi image by Leah over at Heart Song Designs. It is called September Morning Glories and is one of her Birth Flowers. I hope you like it.
Please stop by Heart Song Designs and get some treasures of your own. You won't be disappointed.

Card Recipe

Stamps: September Morning Glories
Ink: Distressed Ink Tea Dye, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pixi Pink, Georgia Pacific White, Plaid and Flowers Mint designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Ek Success Flower Burst, Labels Eight-teen and Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Gold Flower ribbon, Swarovski Crystals, Watering Can Charm, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Fllutter Your Wings

Hello Blog friends. I am so excited to be a guest designer for Paper Pretties for May and June.
I am posting a little late for our Wednesday Sketch Challenge May 4th. I am so sorry about that. I have been down with a bad migraine and missed my Wed. post. Not Good! I am feeling better today though and am very happy to be among the living. :)

I used the adorable Flutterby image for my card and added two little die cut butterflies on each side.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Flutterby
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Georgia Pacific White, Ice Cream Palor designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities. Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, Stampin Dimensionals.


This week being the first Wednesday of the month we have a sketch challenge for you, hope you enjoy it.

We would love it if you play along with us. You have until next Tuesday May 10th.


One random lucky participant this week will win the set "Wade E Bug". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PWC152. Please be sure to link up your project at the bottom of this post on our blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you have a great night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Strawberries and Flowers

So glad to meet with you today. I hope that you all had a blessed Passover and Easter celebrating Jesus' Resurrection. The gift of salvation is precious indeed!

Today's card is from Heart Song Designs, I am a huge fan
of Leah's work. This beautiful image is called Strawberries and Flowers and is form our April release. Please stop by the store and see all the wonderful images Leah has created for your coloring pleasure.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Strawberries and Flowers
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White and Table Service designer paper from Moxxie
Accessories: Copic Markers, White Buttons, Martha Stewart's Picket Fence border punch, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I appreciate each and everyone of you. I pray that your day is filled with God's blessings,

Hugs,
Deb

Easter Basket

Good morning blog friends. I hope that you are having a good day.
This lovely digi image from Leah at Heart Song Designs is called Easter Basket. I use to make baskets and had fun coloring this pretty little gem filled with eggs.

The little crocheted flowers are made by a wonderful gal from FloweryBliss in Singapore. Her workmanship is flawless and shipping is quick. Please check out her shop, you won't be disappointed.0

Card Recipe
Stamps: Easter Basket
Ink: Going Gray
Paper: Lavender Moon, Night of Navy, Georgia Pacific White, s.e.i. designer paper spring buds.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spring Rain, New Leaf and Straight 'N' Narrow Pink ribbons. Crocheted flowers from Flowery Bliss. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities.

Thank you so much stopping by today. I really appreciate you taking time to visit.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend and can find time to create.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Theodore and Tulip

Good Sunday Morning and welcome to Heart Song Designs, Sketches With Heart. We hope that you can make some time and play along with us. Go to our Inspiration Blog and link your card at the bottom of the post. We would love to see your beautiful creations.


Card Recipe
Stamp: Theodore and Tulip
Ink: River Rock
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Georgia Pacific White, Springtime Vintage designer paper from Stampin Up.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Not Quite Navy Brads, Sizzix Square Lattice embossing folder. Stampin Dimensionals. Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. It means the world to me.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Good morning everyone and welcome to Heart Song Design's Spring Showers Blog Hop!!!!!
If you have come from Chris's Blog you are in the right place. If not, please start at the Heart Song Inspirations blog so you don't miss any of the fabulous artwork with the NEW releases from Heart Song Designs!

We are so excited about this hop and will give one randomly selected hopper our entire release. All you have to do is leave a comment on each of our designers blogs as well as our Inspiration Blog. So sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy all of the beautiful creations.


You can purchase the entire release bundle for $20.00, a $6.00 savings.


For my first card, I used Leah's beautiful Easter Cross. I love this elegant image with the flowers on the crown of thrones.



Card Recipe

Stamps: Easter Cross
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Concord Crush, Georgia Pacific White, Bands of Eternity design paper by imaginisce.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch Lattice Arch, Taupe Satin edged organdy ribbon, Fairy Tale Flowers, Stampin Up Pearls. Diamond Nestabilities.


My second card uses Pretty Parasol. This image reminds me of the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis" with Judy Garland. Boy am I dating myself. Loved that movie.


Card Recipe
Stamps: Pretty Parasol
Ink: Cookie Crumb and Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Cookie Crumb, Rose Red, Shimmery White, Georgia Pacific White, Stampin Up Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions embossing folder by Sizzix from Stampin Up. Kaiser Kraft White Pearls. Stampin Dimensionals. Labels Ten Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoy the hop and please leave some love for the design team. Your next stop will be Vanessa.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Peggy: http://dailygracecreations.blogspot.com

Lauren: http://lem-photography.blogspot.com

Holly: http://glitterstampsandink.blogspot.com

Karen: http://felinecreative.blogspot.com

Davi: http://alstromeriaartistry.blogspot.com

Shelly: http://shells-space.blogspot.com

Ceal: http://simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com

Stephanie: http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com

Katrina: http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.com

Chris: http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com

Deb: http://stampvanwinkle.blogspot.com (Me)

Vanessa: http://golden-sentiments.blogspot.com

New Sweet' n Sassy Stamps

Well, today is my last post as a Sweet' n Sassy Design Diva. I want to thank Korin for giving me this opportunity. I had a wonderful time being part of this team and working with all of the talented ladies.

I used "Bluebird" digi stamp from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps. I just love the elegance of this image.

Card Info.

Stamps: Bluebird digi stamp
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Cajun Craze, Brocade Blue, Terracotta Tile designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Octagon Nestabilities, Ticket Corner Punch, Swarovski Crystals, Willow Satin edged organdy, Brocade Blue grosgrain and Terracotta satin ribbon. Stampin Dimensionals.



For my next card I used Korin's beautiful "Tulips" digi stamp. Isn't it a lovely image?


Card Info.

Stamps: Tulips Digi
Ink. Distressed Ink Old Paper, Mellow Moss
Paper: Mellow Moss Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Georgia Pacific White, Upsydaisy Design Blossom designer paper. Birds & Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. Liquid Pearls White Opal.

Please stop by Sweet' n Sassy Stamps and pick up some treasures and visit our Blog for to see what the Diva's have created.

Thank you so much taking time to stop by today.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Heart Song Designs New Release

Good Sunday morning blog friends. Thank you for stopping by today.

Here is the new release from Heat Song Designs. So much fun for spring. Please stop by the store and pick up some treasures to celebrate this wonderful time of year.






For my card today I used this week's "Sketches With Heart" sketch challenge from Heart Song and our Chick Parade digi stamp.

Please visit Heart Songs Inspiration Blog for all the details. We would love it if you played along.





Card Info.

Stamps: Chick Parade digi stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White, Cool Caribbean, Lemon Tart, Imaginesce and My Minds Eye designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Soft Sky ribbon, Turquoise brads, Stickles.

Have a blessed Sunday.

Hugs,

Deb

Birthday Sweets

Good Morning blog friends.

This yummy card was created by using "Lovely Cupcake" digi stamp from Heart Song Designs.
I wanted to make a bright and cheerful birthday card and when I found this designer paper from KI Memories, I thought it would be a perfect match with Leah's cupcake digi.

Card Info:
Stamps: Lovely Cupcake, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Pixi Pink, Gable Green, Stamper's Select White, Georgia Pacific White, KI Memories, Wild Thing Rosey Cupcake Corner.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Party edge border punch. Doodle Bug Sugar Coating Limeade and Cupcake Glitter. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder. Essentials Sheer Ribbon Pink.

Thank you for taking time to visit today. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Think Spring Blog Hop

Good morning stamping friends and welcome to Sweet n Sassy Stamps March Customer Blog Hop. The theme is Think Spring so I chose "Rain Day Bethany" for my card.
We would love to see what you have been creating and you have a chance to win a $25.00 shopping spree. You can read all the details here.

So go get inky and show us what you've got.

Card Info.
Stamps: Rainy Day Bethany
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Bashful Blue.
Paper: Certainly Celery, Concord Crush, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up Designer Paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Embossing borders. Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Daffodil Delight Ribbon. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Sleeping Kitty

Good Morning blog friends. Thank you for stopping by. Today I am sharing a card that I made using our"Sleeping Kitty" digi image from Heart Song Designs.

Card Info:
Stamps: Sleeping Kitty, Fancy Flexible Pharases
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Tea Dye
Paper: Marvelous Magenta, Ole Olive, Bo Bunny Peacock Lane Ivy
Accessories: Copic Markers, Old Olive ribbon, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice, Small and Large Oval punch, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Please stop by Heart Song Designs Shop to do a little shopping. Leah has wonderful images for you to add to your collection.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Shamrocks and Rainbows

So you all know how much I love Riley Moose, well, when I got this adorable digi St. Patty's Daydream from Heat Song Designs I had to pair it with Clover Riley. They are perfect for each other. I hope he brings a smile to your face. :)

Please check out these wonderful shops. Riley and Company and Heart Song Designs for some wonderful treasures.

Card Info.

Stamps: Clover Riley, St. Patty's Daydream Digi Stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Garden Green, Georgia Pacific White, Brushed Gold, Plaid and Flowers Mint designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Santa's Work Bench Green Metallic Ribbon, Labels Eleven Nestabilities. Gold and Stardust Stickles and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs New Digi Release

Good Sunday morning stamping friends.

Here are some more wonderful digi images that Leah just released over at Heart Song Designs.

The first image is called "Lovely Tulips". I love Leah's flower images.

This digi is "Bloom Trimmers One"
I hope to have a card done later this week with this image.

I made this card for today's new release.


I colored two images with Copic markers and and cut them out and layered parts of it to add dimension.

Card Info.
Stamps: Lovely Tulips digi stamp
Ink: Distressed Ink Old Paper and Tea Dye
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die and Square Lattice embossing folder from Stampin Up. Martha Stewart Laurel Leaf border punch. Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta ribbon. Kiaser Kraft White Pearls. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by and please visit Heart Song Designs store for some wonderful treasures.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb