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

Giddy Up!

Good Saturday morning blog friends.
Here is another precious digi image from Karen's Doodles. It is called "Ride Em Cowgirl"

I made this for my daughter Emily's twenty-second birthday. When she was little she had a rocking horse and would rock so hard I thought for sure that she would take off in flight. When she was eleven she saved her money and bought a horse named BlackHawk and today they are still together. He is now twenty-nine years old and they are best friends.

Here is a couple of pictures of them.




She has grown to be such a wonderful young woman and we are so very thankful that God allowed us to be her parents. Happy Birthday Emmy, love you.

Card Info: Stamp: Ride Em Cowgirl Digi Stamp. This image comes in rubber as well. Ink: Bashful Blue Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Quick Quotes designer paper by Irresistible. Accessories: Copic Markers, Pure Poppy Swiss Dots Satin ribbon and Rustic Button Twine from Papertrey Ink. Black buttons from my stash, Classic and Scallop Square Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Peaceful Swans

Hi everyone.
This lovely image is from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps March Release and is called Peaceful Swans. I wanted to create an elegant card that could be used for any occasion.
The Flower was made using Blossom Nestabilities and spayed with Smooch Spritz.

Card Info:

Stamps: Peaceful Swans
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lavender Lace
Paper: Lavender Lace, Basic Black, Copic Blending Paper, Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Over the Moon Press, Purple Leaves designer paper. Fiskars Corner and border punch Read Between the Vines. Swarovski Crystals, Copic Markers, Labels Four Nestabilities and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today,

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Hugs Before School

I just love Michelle Perkett's digi stamps. This precious image is called "Hugs Before School" and reminds me of my daughter Emily. She loves animals and is going to school to be a Vet Tech. Big or small she loves them all and she inspired this card. Love you sweetie. :)

Please visit Michelle's Etsy Store and pick up some digis of your own.
For inspiration and fun challenges check out Michelle's blog

Card Info.

Stamp: Hugs Before School Digi
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Georgia Pacific White, Close to My Heart designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Paw Print Edge Punch, Swarovski Crystal, buttons from my stash, Rustic Button Twine from Papertrey Ink. Stampin Dimensions. Ruby Red and Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Have a wonderful day and thank you for visiting today. I love hearing from you.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Tender Words

Hello dear blog friends.
I am excited to share one of the new release stamps sets form Sweet'n Sassy Stamps. It is called "Tender Words" and is so lovely. Please stop by the store and check out all of the other wonderful images Korin has for you.

It is also a special day because we are adding two wonderfully talented ladies to our design team.
Please stop by and welcome Lorie Ames and Taylor Usry.





Card Info

Stamps: Tender Words
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Almost Amethyst, Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Concord Crush, Almost Amethyst, Georgia Pacific White and Penny Black Heather designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers: 0, W0, W1, G40, G82, G85, E0000, E00, E35, E37, E39, Y28, BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BVo4. Gold Paint Pen, Smooch Spritz Vanilla, Iris Satin and Concord Crush Ribbon. Classic and Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities. Textile Texture Cuttlebug embossing folder. Stampin Up Scallop Trim Border Punch. Kaiser Kraft Pearls. Heart charm.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I love hearing from you. Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

February Iris

Good morning stamping friends!
This is one of Leah's beautiful floral images called February Iris. Her images are so much fun to color. The simplicity of her designs allow for so much creativity from the artist. Please stop by her blog and shop for some digis for yourself.

Recipe
Stamp: February Iris
Ink: Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Spring Rain from Papertrey Ink, Pear Pizazz from Stampin Up, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up designer paper,
Accessories: Copic Markers, O, W0, W1, B21, B24, B26, Y06, Y08, G40, G82, G85. Baby Blue, Sky Blue , Mint and Lemon Spica Glitter PensSpellbinders Classic Frame, Kaiser Kraft Pearls,Lt. Blue Taffeta, Lt. Blue Gingham Ribbon, Martha Stewart Leaf border punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for visiting and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Our Love Grows Stronger

Good morning friends. I really appreciate you stopping by today.
This is Gardening Cookie another little cutie form Korin at Sweet' n Sassy Stamps. She is available in digi form. The layout is one of Korin's sketches from Christian Paper Crafts gallery.

Recipe
Stamps: Gardening Cookie
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: So Saffron, Real Red, Georgia Pacific White and Jillibean Chicken Noodle designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, C0, C1, C3, E41, E43, E44, Y00, Y21, Y32, R22, R29, R89, G20, G21, G28. So Saffron Brads, Martha Stewart Heart punch, Distressed Stickles Antique Linen. Classic Oval and Diamond Nestabilities, Stampin Dimensionals.

Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

March Peace Fairy Calendar

Good morning dear friends.
I wanted to share another of my calendar pages using Michelle Perkett's Peace Fairy from her
Esty Shop. She has so many beautiful images to choose from.
Please visit her at Michelle Perkett Studio Inspiration and Design Challenge Blog for some fun challenges and to see what the design team has created.

This is my March calendar. The frame that I display these on is from Taylored Expressions and is called Frame Your Imagination Vertical Stand.The calendar is form Papertrey Ink. Calendar Basics and pre-printed Mini Calendars.




Here is a close up of the image.



Recipe
Stamps. Peace Fairy Digi, Calendar Basics, Pre-Printed Mini Calendar Pages
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Burshed Gold, Prima Fairy Flora, Georgia Pacific White.
Accessories: Copic Markers. I am sorry but I forgot to write down the colors that I used. Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart Laural Leaf border Punch. New Leaf and Metallic Gold and Gold Satin Ribbon. Large Gold eyelets. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I love hearing form you.

Have a blessed day.
Hugs,
Deb

Forever and Always

Happy Valentines Day dear friends!!!!

I love giraffes and have them all over my house, well maybe not all over the house but here and there. They always make me smile and when I came across this adorable digi image 'Love You Forever' from Karen's Doodles, I just had to have it.
This is the card that I made for my DH for Valentines Day. We have been married for almost thirty years, he is my best friend and we even still like each other. :)

Recipe
Stamps: Love You Forever and computer generated sentiment
Ink: Pear Pizzazz
Paper: More Mustard, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey Curio designer paper
Accessories: Y21, Y23, Y32,YR23, YR24, YG05,YG21, YG23, RV000, R21, R22, R29, T1. Black Spica Glitter Pen, Giraffe Print and Basic Black Ribbon. Fairy Tale Roses, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities. More Mustard Brads, Cloud 9 Rain Dots Hearts.

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful Valentines Day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

New Release from Heart Song Designs

Good Sunday Morning everyone.
We have two new digi stamp releases by Leah Cornelius from Heart Song Designs to share with you this morning. Please stop by her shop and pick up some treasures for your self.

Jasper

Butterfly Duet

For my card today I paired Butterfly Deuet with last weeks release Butterfly Fancy. I thought that they would compliment each other well. I love flowers, I love butterflies, how could I go wrong. :)



Recipe
Stamps: Butterfly Duet and Butterfly Fancy Digi stamps
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Real Red, Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Memory Box Designer Paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, Y00, Y23, Y26, YRo2, R21, R23, R35, R37, B0000, B14, B24, B32, B41. Butter Milk, Lipstick and Lt. Blue Spica Glitter Pens, Red and Gold Stickles. Diamond Nestabilities, EK Success Parisian edge punch, Fiskars Rose and Stem Corner and Border punch. Apricot and Blue Grosgrain ribbon and Pure Poppy satin ribbon and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you all so much for taking the time to visit today. It means a lot to me.
Hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb