Happy last day of the year!!!

I can't believe today is the last day of 2009!!! I think this year flew by way toooooo fast!!! Nevertheless I'm looking forward to the new one!!!

I know it will be a busy *2010* for us.....we are planning to move and as you can imagine it involves lots of planing and cleaning....etc!!! I need to get rid of a lot of my stampin' stuff... please make sure to check my SU *for sale* post right  here!!!!

With the new year ahead I'm also switching gears to make some fun Valentine cards!!! Today I'm showing you the super duper stinkin' cute *The Bench Park Affair* from Penny Black!!! Isn't it adorable???

Please make sure to check out all the other cute Penny Black Stamps at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


Thanks soooooo much for stopping by today!!! I wish you and your families a wonderful, healthy and successful new *2010*!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply  List~

Stamp Sets: The Bench Park Affair (Penny Black),  Times New Roman Font Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - B99, C0, C1, C3, C5, G19, R11, R29, R30, R32, W00, E00, E0000
Cardstock:  White, Real Red
Accessories:  Heart Pins, Ribbon, MS Heart Punch, Scor-it 

Hello everyone!!! I have updated my list as of August 19th, 2011 and hope you see something you like!?!?

The Stamps are all in good condition unless otherwise noted!!! I hate to say it, but some stamps only seen ink once :( or none at all!!!

Most of my Stamp Sets are discounted about 20% to 60% off the original prize!!! Our house is a smoke-free environment!!!

I accept Pay-Pal !!! I will ship internationally and I will bill you once I know how much your shipment is!!! I can ship Priority Mail in the US, but it’s not a must!!! Shipping costs are extra, in addition to the cost of the Stamps!!!

Please email me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com if you are interested!!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE AND WHAT STAMP SETS you are interested in!!! That way I can send you an invoice accordingly!!! It's all on a *first come first served* basis!!! I will try to update the list often!!! Thank you for looking...!!!

I have many more SU stamps that I didn't list, so e-mail me with the name and I'll tell ya if I have it!!!
*Itty Bitty Backgrounds $3.00 SOLD
*Stars and Swirls $3.00 SOLD
*Made from Scratch (new) $3.00
*Beyond the Basics $3.00 SOLD

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*Sweet on you $5.00
*Seeing Spots $5.00
*Perennial Favorits $5.00
*Doodle That $5.00
*All about Occasions (new) $5.00
*Party Punch $5.00
*Merci (only half assembled) $5.00
*Made from Scratch (new) $5.00
*Ladybuds $5.00
*Loving Hearts (stained blocks) $5.00
*Big Blossom $5.00 SOLD
*Friendship Blooms (1 stained block) $5.00
*Lexicon of Love $5.00
*So Very $5.00
*Little Pieces $5.00

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*Spring Song (like new) $8.00 SOLD
*Trick or Treat (new) $8.00
*Wishing You the Best $8.00
*So many Scallops $8.00 SOLD
*Sweet Dreams $8.00
*Nice & Narrow $8.00
*Haunting Halloween $8.00
*Along the Same Lines $8.00
*Big Blossom (new) $8.00
*Polka Dots & Petals (like new) $8.00
*Figure of Speech (like new) $8.00
*Alphabits $8.00
*Sweet & Sassy $8.00
*Think Happy Thoughts (like new) $8.00
*All Through the Year (new) $8.00
*Tagger’s Dozen $8.00
*Word on Word $8.00
*Baby Jesus is Born $ 8.00
*One of a Kind $ 8.00
*Love Matters $ 8.00
*Lots of Thoughts (new) $8.00
*Wishing You Cheer $8.00
*So Many Sayings $8.00
*The World Over $8.00
*Big Flowers $8.00
*That's Nice $8.00
*In the Spotlight $8.00
*Love Ya Bunches $8.00
*Happy Heart Day $8.00
*Bitty Boos Too $8.00
*All Natural $8.00
*Sealed with a Kiss $8.00
*Love it $8.00
*Polka Dots & Petals $8.00
*Word Search Background Stamp (like new) $8.00
*On the Spot Background Stamp (like new) $8.00
*Wonderful Words $8.00
*Big Bold Birthday $8.00
*Riveting $8.00
*A Kind Word $80.00
*Festive Favorites (1 block stained) $8.00
*Best Kind of Friends $8.00
*Perfect Princess $8.00
*You Make Me Happy $8.00

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*Perfect Presentation $10.00
*Elegant Inspirations (like new) $10.00
*All About U (the *U* is lightly stained) $10.00
*It’s a Cheer Thing $10.00
*Say it with Scallops $10.00
*Spring Solitude $10.00
*Boho Backgrounds $10.00
*A Good Egg $10.00 SOLD
*Lovely Labels (new) $10.00
*Sparkly Sayings $10.00
*Just Like You $10.00
*Tag Time $10.00
*Celebrate Everything $10.00
*Warm Words $10.00
*Eat Cake $10.00
*Big Blooms $10.00
*Pick a Petal $10.00  SOLD
*A Good Egg $10.00
*Birthday Greetings $10.00
*Dots are Hot $10.00
*Kindred Spirit (lightly stained block) $10.00
*Enjoy Every Moment $10.00  SOLD
*Big Pieces (like new) $10.00
*Heartfelt Thanks $10.00
*Bundle in Love $10.00
*Pocket Silhouettes $10.00 SOLD
*Dream Du Jour $10.00

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*Asian Artistry (like new) $12.00
*Echoes of Kindness (lightly stained block) $2.00
*Artfully Asian (like new) $12.00 SOLD
*God is Love (like new) $12.00
*Big on Christmas (like new) $12.00
*Sweet Serendipity $12.00
*Fabulous Flowers $12.00  SOLD
*A Happy Heart (one block stained) $12.00
*Heard From the Heart $12.00
*Office Accoutrement $12.00
*Doodle This $12.00
*Stem Saying $12.00
*Charming (new) $12.00

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*Doodle Alphabet $15.00
*Be Happy (new) $15.00
*Refuge and Strength (new) $15.00 SOLD
*Season of Joy $15.00
*So Much $15.00
*Big Deal Alphabet $15.00
*In my Thoughts $15.00
*Delightful Decorations (new) $15.00
*All Year Cheer $15.00
*Solemn Stillness $15.00 PENDING
*Define Your Life (like new) $15.00 SOLD

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

I have two cards to share with you today!!! My first card was for this weeks FS151 - SmilynStef. Not only do I enjoy Stef hosting the Inspiration Challenges each Saturday, but I really enjoy her clever and artistic stampin' style!!!

Not to long ago she made this beautiful card and I had to case it!!!





















Here are the changes I made - different layout, I added a different sentiment, at last I added some butterflies and ribbon.

The *Agapanthus Cluster* image is an older Stampendous stamp. I think I bought it at Hobby Lobby!!! The sentiment is from the A Little Birthday Cheer Set from Stampin' Up.

Hope you like it???

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Next is my card for this weeks CC251 - using Barely Banana, Dusty Durango and Basic Gray.

WOW - what a color combo...I'm in love!!! Who would have known that this combo works sooooo great together...make sure to try it!!!

I finally had a chance to ink up some of my new Stampin' Up Stamps I've bought a few months ago :)!!! I know what a shame...my poor neglected stamps - LOL!!! Now that I have less commitments I hope I get to use some more of my SU stamps :) !!!





















I used the beautiful *For All You Do* Set. The layout is from this weeks Sweet Sunday Sketch - SSSC50.

I started out by scoring my card base. Next I added the punched out border and the Urban Oasis DP. I finished it up with the Dusty Durango Ribbon.

The flowers were inked in the CC colors and I cut them out leaving a small white card base. After cutting them out I raised them with Stampin' Dimensionals. At last I inked the sentiment and added another small flower.

Thank you so much for stopping by!!! Make sure to come back tomorrow for a new sweet Valentines card :) !!!

Have a great day!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Agapanthus Cluster (Stampendous)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Airbrush using Copic Marker B34
Cardstock: White, Basic Black
Accessories: Black Satin Ribbon, Silver Pearls, MS Butterfly Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: For all you do (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Barely Banana, Dusty Durango, Basic Gray (SU)
Cardstock: White, Barely Banana
Design Paper: Urban Oasis (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Dusty Durango Ribbon, MS Border Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Scor-it

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Today is my turn to share some *Time With* you over at the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog!!!

As you all know the Christmas Season is not over until *Three Kings Day* .......so I thought I'd share one more holiday card!!!

I saw this wonderful SFYTT Sketch and immediately knew that the beautiful Peace & Joy and Christmas Verses Set would work perfectly with it!!! The fun Frosty the Snowflake Glitter Design Paper is also from the ODBD Store.















The sentiment was inked in Memento Black and the snowflake was inked in Riding Hood Red. I added the big Felt Snowflake in the background and bedazzled both snowflakes with Glitter.

Most of you have probably already seen the previous post and know that this is my last week with Our Daily Bread Designs. I can't believe how fast these last 6 months have flown by!!! I had so much fun and want to thank everyone for their support and especially Kelley for allowing me to design for her!!!

Have a wonderful week and I see you around!!! Hugs ~S~

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Peace & Joy, Christmas Verses (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Black, Riding Hood Red
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Frosty the Snowman Glitter (S.E.I.)
Accessories: Glitter, Felt Snowflake, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Howdy friends!!!

Are you ready to spend some of your Christmas money???? Well then head on over to the STAMPER'S DREAM STORE!!!!

Michelle just marked down some of the JustRite stamps
10 % !!! Make sure to check out the Life Stories DP and the Specials Sales Section!!!

Have a great day!!! I'll see ya tomorrow :)

Happy weekend!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas??? After eating way tooooooo much and enjoying some of our new gifts....I was ready to do some stampin'!!!

Hope you have some time to join us for this weeks OCC Challenge?!? Jenny is challenging us to add some *food or drink images* to our cards or projects!!!

Of course I couldn't resist combining today's OCCC with this weeks IC212 - Posh Tots Challenge !!! I used this beautiful *Heart Canvas* as my inspiration piece.



















My yummy *candy box* is from the TSG *Roses & Chocolate* Set. The fun layout is from this weeks MTSC53 Sketch.

I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. The border was punched out with the cute MS Heart Punch. The background was embossed with the Cuttlebug Heart Folder. I finished the card off by adding the Silver Pearls and the Pink Satin Ribbon.

Please make sure to stop by the OCC Blog and check out this weeks yummy samples!!!

Have fun playing!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Roses & Chocolate (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R29, R30, E0000 and E47
Cardstock: White, Real Red, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder, MS Heart Punch, Silver Pearls, Pink Satin Ribbon
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5" x 5"

Merry Christmas my friends!!!

I hope you will celebrate this glories day with your families or friends!!!

We have my In-Laws coming later in the afternoon and we'll celebrate Christmas Evening together!!!

I had a chance to stamp last night.....and I wanted to share this card with you.



















I used the gorgeous His Gift Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The S.E.I. Design Paper is also from the ODBD Store...it's called Peppermint Bark Mint. Not only does it sound yummy it is yummy!!!

The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and the poinsettia was colored with Copic Markers.

After I was done coloring I added the Dazzle Versamark and heat embossed it with Glassy Glaze Enamel Powder. To achieve the *Cracked Glass* technique I repeated this process 4 times. I finished the card off by adding Gold Pearls, a Red Satin Ribbon, the Gold Cord and the Button.

Hope you like it?!?

Please don't forget to pray for our servicemen and women that keep this wonderful country safe and won't be able to celebrate with their loved ones!!!

May God bless you and your families!!!

Hugs ~Silke~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: His Gift (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Dazzle Versamark, Copic Marker - R27, E30 and E000
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Peppermint Bark Mint (S.E.I.)
Accessories: Glassy Glaze Enamel Powder, Red Satin Ribbon, Gold Cord, Button
Technique: Heat Embossing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Howdy friends!!!

How are your Christmas preparations coming along??? I managed to mail out a few cards, got all my wrapping done...now I'm focusing on what I should cook for Christmas Eve??? Any good ideas???

If you haven't gone mad yet with all your preparations...how about joining us for this weeks Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - FTTC47 ??? Cindy is our host and she is challenging us to create *Artist Trading Cards*!!!

These cute sized trading cards measure *3 1/2" x 2 1/2"* and are perfect for quick last minute cards. You can make a bunch ahead of time..... and all you need to do is add them to a card base. Get creative with these trading cards and join us in the fun! Here is a link from SCS to give you a little more insight into ATC. We would love to see what you create!?!

Here is my ATC......


















Here is the complete card with the ATC.....





















I used the super cute Love Nest and I Love Roses Set. Both Stamp Sets are perfect for Valentine!!!

The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers - Dahlia, Fuschia and Holly Collection.

I actually inked the birdies twice and cut out the second one. After coloring I added some Stampin' Dimensionals and raised them up.

I finshed the card off with some Ribbon, Red Scap Floss and the awesome MS Heart Punch.

Make sure to stop by Betty, Cindy and Maki's blog to see their take on the challenge!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Love Nest, I love Roses (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - Dahlia, Fuschia and Holly Collection
Cardstock: White
Accessories: Ribbon, Red Scarp Floss, Silver Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, MS Heart Punch, Scor-Pal
Technique: Dry Embossing
ATC Size: 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Hello everyone and happy weekend!!!

Our Miriam loved all your birthday wishes...and she wanted me to tell you *thank you*!!! She is also feeling much better - thank goodness!!!

Here is a photo of my little 5 year old princess.........We have a *Ledlow Birthday Tradition* - the lucky birthday kiddo is always having a quick *Birthday Party* in the morning and gets to open the presents from the family!!! Can you tell Mimi is having a good time???






















Moving on to the OCC Challenge - Jenny is challenging us to add *Snowflakes or Snow* to our cards/projects!!!

I combined my card with the Stampin' Sister Challenge - Bling it up, ssnotime118 - CAS Snow and this weeks IC211 - Fabulous Stationary. I chose this beautiful *Powder Red* Note Card for my inspiration.





















I thought this beautiful snowflake Peace & Joy Set from Our Daily Bread Designs would be perfect for it!!!

The snowflakes were inked in Real Red and I bedazzled them with Glitter. Here is a closer look.........

Hope you have time to play along??? Make sure to stop by the OCC Blog to see all the Samples from the Team!!!

Have a fabulous weekend and if you live in the middle of the crazy *East Coast* snowstorm...stay safe!!! I'm taking my oldest daughter and some of her girl friends ice skating today.... :) !!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Peace & Joy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black
Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Real Red
Design Paper: Merry Moments (SU)
Accessories: Glitter, Red Satin Ribbon, Tag Spellbinder Die, Hero Art Red Gemstones

Howdy friends!!!

Between school & church performances, christmas parties, basketball games....life has been really *CRAZY* around here!!!! I have so much to do and really don't feel motivated.....yikes!!!

We also celebrating Miriam's *5th* Birthday today....I can't believe it!!! Isn't' she precious??? My baby is growing up way toooooo fast!!!

















Unfortunately my little Mimi hasn't been feeling well...poor baby has a cold and hasn't been able to go to school :( !!! Our girls have only one more day of school and they will be out until the beginning of January...HELP :) !!! Well at least she has time to recuperate!!!

In the meantime I had to do some stampin' in order to stay sane - LOL!!! Here is a quick little project I did for the girls class.
















I used the Mojo 117 Sketch for my layout. The cute little *Gingerbread Man* is from the Favorite Occasions Borders & Center - JustRite Set.

This cute Set and many more are available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!!

















The colors for this card are - Soft Suede, So Saffron, Real Red, Green and White. I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. I added some Hero Arts Gemstones as buttons.














Thank you for stopping by today!!! I'll have another card for you on Saturday :) !!!

Have a great day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Occasions Border & Center (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R29, G19, E000, Y17
Cardstock: White, So Saffron, Real Red
Design Paper: Soft Suede Pattern Designs
Accessoires: Hero Art Gemstones, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Scallped Edge Punch, Real Red Ribbon, Gingerbread Cookie, Red Scrap Floss
Card Size: 4" x 4"

Happy Tuesday!!!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge -FTTC46!!! This week Betty Wright is our host. Betty is challenging us to *stenciling*.

Stenciling is really popular right now in card making. You can use your Spellbinder Templates, stencil a fluffy scalloped sky, or use other stencils either store bought or handmade to add some stenciling to your card this week. Here are a couple of links from SCS to give you a little more insight into stenciling. Tutorial 1 and Tutorial 2. We would love to see what you create!!!!

Here is my take on it......





















I used the gorgeous new A Year In Flowers Calendar Set 3. For the layout I used this weeks SFYTT Sketch.

The flower image was inked with Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers - Holly, Sunflower and Gerber Daisy Collection.

For the stenciling I used this Flower Impressabilities. I adhered the template on both sides with some easy removeable tape and sponged it with Memento Desert Sand Ink. Very easy to do and the outcome is so pretty!!! I think I have to use this technique soon again :) !!!

Please make sure to check out Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's take on this technique!!!

Have fun playing!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: A Year in Flowers Calendar Set 3 (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Memento Desert Sand , Copic Markers - Holly, Sunflower and Gerber Daisy Collection
Cardstock: White, Kraft and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Flower Impressabilities, Glitter, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Technique: Stenciling, Coloring with Markers

Happy weekend everyone!!!

Tick tock, tick tock....the clock is ticking!!! It's only 12 days till Christmas Eve!!! Did you get all your shopping done yet??? I'm pretty close...I'll finish up today.....I hope?!?

Well.... if you have some free time....we'd love for you to play along in this weeks OCC Challenge. Jenny is our host and she is challenging us to create a *Holiday themed Christmas or Hanukkah* card or project!!! Maybe this Challenge will help you finish up your last minute gift ideas or cards :) ?!?

I'm still in need of a few Christmas cards and decided to use the fabulous newly released His Gift Set from Our Daily Bread Designs to do so :).



















I combined this OCC card with the beautiful MTSC51 Sketch and today's IC210 - SushiPot. I was inspired by the colors of this beautiful pendant!!!

I couldn't help myself but to use Gold Embossing with this fabo poinsettia image....I just love it!!! I found some Gold Design Paper I bought a few years ago....and finally had a chance to match it to this card.

For the left BG CS I used the QuickKutz Diamond and Dots Embossing Folder. I finished the card off with some Gold Pearls and the Gold Sheer Ribbon.

Hope you like it??? Please don't forget to stop by the OCC Blog to see all the Samples from the team and our Guest Designer!!!

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Here is a card I made just for fun!!!

It's for the beautiful Color Throwdown - CTD#72. The color combo this week is Wild Wasabi, Riding Hood Red, Soft Sky and Pretty in Pink.





















I immediately wanted to use my Life Set from Papertrey Ink. The sentiment is also from PTI - Giga Guide Lines.

I started out by scoring the card base. Next I randomly stamped the flower images... then added the Wild Wasabi Ribbon, the punched out MS Butterflies. added the Silver Pearls and the Glitter!!! Voila!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!!! Have a fabulous, relaxing weekend!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: His Gift (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White
Accessories: Ranger Gold EP, QuickKutz Diamond and Dots Embossing Folder (Hobby Lobby), Gold Sheer Ribbon (PTI), Gold Pearls (Michael's), Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Giga Guide Lines, Life (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Red Riding Hood, Soft Sky, Pretty in Pink and Basic Black
Cardstock: White
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Wild Wasbi Ribbon, Scor-it, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glitter

Happy Day!!!!

It sure was a busy one.....I had a dermatologist appointment, I finally did some Christmas shopping for the girls teachers, bus driver etc. plus I've been by myself with the girls.... Jerry went on a business trip and thank goodness he is coming home tonight *wink*!!!

















Anyway - I was browsing the web the other day and I came across this super cute TLC248 - Stocking Gift Card Holder Challenge. Since I haven't made a *stocking* yet...I thought this would be a perfect little gift idea for my oldest daughter Sarah. It was so easy to make - you should try one too!!! I also combined this stocking with this weeks C4C14 Challenge - Create a Gift Card Holder.

After printing out the template I decorated the stocking with DP, Faux Piercing, Ribbon, Leaves, a Button. Next I added *Sarah's* personalized name tag plus the sentiment inside of the *Gift Card Holder*. I used the beautiful JustRite - Curlz Complete Font Set to complete this whole card. At last I distressed all the edges with the Ranger Tea Dye Ink.

What do you think...isn't it cute???

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Here is another fun card I made. It's for this weeks Mojo116 Sketch and for the CAS44 - Red & Brown.





















It's a pretty straight forward card....the colors are Chocolate Chip and Red Riding Hood.

The super cute snowman image is from the JustRite - Old Fashion Christmas Borders & Centers Set.

The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. I decorated the image with Glitter and with Hero Arts Clear Gemstones. Voila!!!

Remember all JustRite Sets can be purchased at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Curlz Complete Font Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Tea Dye Ink
Cardstock: Kraft, Vintage Cream
Designer Paper: Grandmas Christmas Soup Paper (Jillibean) avail. Archiver's
Accessories: Ribbon (SU), MS Leaf Punch, Button, Scrap Floss, Corner Rounder, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack Technique: Christmas Stocking, Piercing, Ink Distressing

~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Old Fashion Christmas Borders & Centers (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R35, R29, E47 and E000
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Hero Arts Clear Gemstones, Glitter, CC Satin Ribbon, RR Ribbon, SU Embossing Folder, Scor-it, Circle Spellbinder Dies
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers, Glitter

Happy Tuesday friend!!!

It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - FTTC45 !!! This week Cindy is our challenge host and she is challenging us to create *Gate Fold Cards*- wahoooo - love it!!!

Here are a couple of links to help you get started from SCS Gate Fold 1 and Gate Fold 2. Gate Fold cards are great year round, but something about opening a card from two sides this time of year gives a more regal, gift-like presentation and you already know how much I love them :)!!!

We can't wait to see what your creations!!!

Okay - I let you in on a little secret....silly old me......I didn't read the challenge post right the other day. I read *Fold Cards* and not *GATE Fold Cards*...so I assumed I could do any kind of fold card.....until I realized that it was suppose to be a *GATE* card - yikes!!! So I have two cards to share with you :) !!!

First I'm showing you my *Gate Fold Card*......


















I know, I know I used the Winter Bouquet again.....I just can't help myself it called my inky little fingers and I think it's soooooo gorgeous!!! But I must say in my own defense....... I tried really hard not to use it....and as you can see down below I used a different Set on my what supposed to be my first card !!!!

The colors I uses on both cards are River Rock, Purely Pomegranate and White. The images were inked in Memento Black and colored with various Copic Markers (listed down below in the Supply List). At last I bedazzle both cards with lost of Glitter.and Gold Pearls.

I also decorated the inside of my cards...make sure to click on the smaller photos!!!

Here is my *Joy Fold Card*....

















I used the gorgeous Christmas Wreath Set.

I followed Beate's tutorial over on SCS. My card size is a bit bigger...I cut it to 5 1/2" by 8 ". Using the longer side I scored it at 5 1/2". The Purely Pomegranate CS in the center is 4" x 4". The White CS with image is 3 3/4'' x 3 3/4".

For the extra White CS border and the image CS I used the new Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Combo......love them!!!

Please make sure to stop by Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's blog to check out all their fabulous creations!!!

Have a wonderful day...and I can't wait to see your cards!!!

ETA: I also entered my cards for the following challenges - CC248 & SSHP10 (Thank you Vicki for stirring me in the right direction :) !!! )

~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Winter Bouquet (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Marker - Holly, Fields, Poppy and Sunflower Collection plus E000, RV19
Cardstock: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, White
Design Paper: Holiday Harmony (SU retired)
Accessories: Gold Pearls, MS Punch, PP Satin Ribbon, Glitter
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Christmas Wreath (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - Holly, Fields, Sunflower and Sweet Pea Collection plus E000
Cardstock: River Rock, Purely Pomegranate, White
Design Paper: Holdiay Harmony (SU retired)
Accessoires: Gold Pearls, MS Punch, PP Satin Ribbon, Glitter
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

Are you all ready for Christmas??? We will finally put up our *Christmas Tree* today. With us gone before Thanksgiving it just didn't happen....but I'm looking forward decorating today!!!

I'm still in AWWWWE that it's December already....this also means we have a new challenge host for the OCC and it's no other then my fabulous, super sweet friend Jenny Gropp!!! As you already know I had the pleasure of meeting her and some other amazing ladies not to long ago...if you like..... you can read about it right here.

Jenny is challenging us to the *12 Days of Christmas Song*....you can find all the details on the OCC Blog. There is also a prize to win this week...so make sure to check it out!!!

I decided to use the *12 drummers drumming* lyric and ran with it!!!




















I used the awesome MTSC50 Sketch for my layout and I had to use the gorgeous Drummer Boy Set from Flourishes....it's just perfect for it!!!

Hope you have time to play along this week??? For all the DT Samples please visit the OCC Blog!!!

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Here is my card for today's IC209 - Charm Lady Boutique. What an awesome little shop!!!

I was inspired by this Dark Disco Ball Pendant.



















For my image I used the gorgeous new Peace & Joy Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The smaller snowflake from this Set was inked in Memento Desert Sand. The larger snowflake was inked in Versamark and heat embossed with Copper EP.

To finish the card off I distressed the edges, added the Gold Pearls and the Copper Ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by today.....have a great weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Drummer Boy (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R29, No, E000, E47,
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (PTI), Chocolate Chip
Design Paper: Ski Slope
Accessories: MS Border Punch, Cuttlebug Snowflake Folder, CC Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Botton, Gold Cord, Circle Spellbinder Dies
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Peace & Joy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: Kraft, White
Accessories: Ribbon (Michael's), Copper EP, Gold Pearls, Copper Jumbo Eyelet, Botton, Scrap Floss
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Happy Thursday everyone!!!

Today is Day 4 of the Stamper's Dream - JustRite week!!! If you didn't have a chance to follow along......then please stop by this post!!!

For today I created another gift idea!!!

As I was walking around Walmart the other night I found this super cute *giftcard box* and since *red* is my favorite color for the holiday season.....I had to grab this sparkly box.

Our oldest daughter Sarah is almost 12 yrs old...and by now she doesn't want me/us to get her anything but *Gift Cards* for her birthday or Christmas!!! Which is fine with me...because I don't have to worry about what to get her anymore - LOL!!! The gift cards are easy to buy and they can be presented anyway you like.... !!! So.... for her upcoming birthday I thought this would be super cute!!!
















I used the cute *Wish Big* sentiment from the Just Note - 1 5/8" Borders & Centers Set on the giftbox and on the matching card.

Please make sure to stop by Michelle and Laurie to see their JustRite creations for today!!!

Have a fabulous day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Just Note - 1 5/8" Borders & Centers (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black
Cardstock: White
Accessories: Striped Ribbon, 1 3/8" & 1 3/4" Punches, Silver Cord, Scor-it, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Giftbox (Walmart)
Card Size: 4" x 4"