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