Naughty or Nice?

Merry Christmas!

So, were you naughty or nice this year? I would say I was nice, but Santa must of thought I was naughty because there was only coal in my stocking! Ha Ha! I hope your day was fantastic and filled with family and food and fun! For this cute card, I used the fun Artful INKables stamp set "Holiday Treats and Tails". You can find it ---> HERE.

Love you like no otter!

Hi!
Today I wanted to share with you a candy bar cover I made, using the new stamp set from Artful INKables "Creature Comforts". These Otters are so sweet, and the saying that goes with them is so perfect. You can find this cute stamp and many more ---> HERE
The directions to make your own Candy Bar holder can be found on the spiltcoast stampers resource page.

I hope you are all staying warm and keeping yourselves well this holiday season. Have a great weekend!

Me-eeow!

Hello! I wanted to share a cute little card I made with some new Kitty stamps I got from The Greeting Farm. Isn't she just the sweetest? I need to experiment with coloring her a little. I saw where one person gave her stripes like a real kitty. So cute. I hope you are all having a warm and safe holiday!
-Jen

CAS "Clean and Simple"

Hi!

Today I want to share my version of a CAS card. CAS stands for Clean And Simple! I have made these cards before but I didn't know they had a name. For my CAS card I used the Artful INKables stamp set "Monster Medical". I paper pieced the little tissue box to match the background paper and I embossed the red paper using my scor pal. I think this card is a perfect masculine get well card. I hope you all have a great weekend. I know I still have so much to do before I leave town next week!

Playing Catch Up!

Hello!

I have almost caught up with my long list of things I need to do for card making. Whew! One of the things I've needed to do, was make cards with the wonderful card kits my secret sister had sent me. The kits were all so wonderful and very much appreciated. I was able to make all the cards pictured above with supplies left over! Thank you Deb for being the best Secret Sister ever!

On another note make sure to head over to the Artful INKables Blog---> HERE, for a new Think INK Challenge. This time the 2 week challenge is to make a CAS card (clean and simple). You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them! IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

You have until Monday, December 21, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to enter. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, December 22, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Think INK Challenge "Chipboard"

Hi!

Today I am sharing a card I made for the current "Think INK" challenge over at Artful INKables. This time the challenge is to use chipboard. I used a chipboard pink flower from Heidi swapp, and added a jumbo white brad for a center. My card holds a cup of soup packet and is great to give to someone feeling under the weather. I used the "get better soon" saying stamp from the newly released Artful INKables stamp set "Monster Medical," which you can find --->HERE

Make sure to head over to the artful INKables blog----->HERE to participate in the current challenge for your chance to win a grab bag of AI stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps in your entry but if you do you get to enter twice. You have until Dec 7,2009 midnight PST.

Have a great weekend!

Heard you caught a bug......

......Maybe you should let it go.

I can't believe it is December 1st already! This year just flew past me! I did get a big jump on my Christmas shopping on black Friday, and the crowds weren't too bad either.

Today I wanted to share a Get Well card with you, I made using "Monster Medical" the new stamp set from Artful INKables. I think this saying is great for giving someone who needs it a little laugh. And aren't those germs cute? This is a great addition to your stamp collection, for making get well cards and it could be used for everyone where as most get well cards are for adults OR kids.

Make sure to go over and visit the Artful INKables Blog where there is a new challenge going on. Make sure to participate for a chance to win some AI stamps!

Have a great day!

"Unlikely Friends"

Hello!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know I did, I had my little sister here with her kids and boy did we have a spread of food! Soon I'll be off to black Friday shopping, but first I wanted to share a card with you all! I know it's a little early to be thinking of Valentines Day, but better to be on the early side then the late right?

I made this card with the new Artful INKables stamp set "Creature Comforts" I just love every image and saying from this set! They are all just way to adorable! Make sure to go check out all 4 of the new stamp set releases for this month. They are all a must have!

Over at the Artful INKables Blog there is a new challenge going on. Make sure to go and participate for a chance to win some AI stamps!
Have a great weekend!

Twilight Artful INKables Blog Hop!

Hi!

Welcome to our customer and Design Team Twilight Artful INKables blog hop! If you arrived here from Jennifer Olauson's blog then you are on the right track! If not then make sure to start at the Artful INKables blog so you don't miss a single thing!

To celebrate the release of New Moon today, we're highlighting the Artful INKables Twilight inspired stamp sets: "Into the moonlight" and "Fictionally Inspired". Artful INKables is also sponsoring Twilight Tuesday's Hop that includes Twilight Prizes, so be sure to check them out today as well!

For my card I choose to make a wolf themed card, since New Moon is mostly about Jacob and Bella's friendship and of course the incredibly handsome wolf pack. I did a collage technique using masking, chalking and distressing.

Your next stop on the hop is Juanita Gillen's Blog. Make sure to leave a comment on each Blog along the way for your chance to win your choice of 2 Artful INKables stamp sets! Deadline is midnight November 23rd!

In case you do get lost along the way, here's the order of the hop:

Kristin Soboloski http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/

Margie Cortina http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/

Alison Heikkile http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Jen Shults http://deconstructingjen.com/

Lois Bak http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

Michele Lourenco http://enchantedstamper.blogspot.com/

Jodi Collins http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Olauson http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/

Jen Pahoulis http://jen-pjpants.blogspot.com/

Juanita Gillen http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot/

Donna Wardle http://donna-wardle.blogspot.com/

Joy Stagg http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/

Cathy Cunningham http://cathy-cunningham.blogspot.com/

Sherry Campbell http://workingandstamping.blogspot.com/

Michelle Woerner http://stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com/

Crystal Irwin http://www.crystalkbk.blogspot.com/

Kathy Jones http://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/

Dani Chapman http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/

Tamara Bennett http://scrapcationgetaway.blogspot.com/

Tonya Klar http://www.stamphappens.com/

Jackie Rakoski http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/

Holly Endress http://www.hollybeary.com/

April Davis http://mousekemom.blogspot.com/

Have a great weekend!

Welcome to the November Artful INKables Blog Hop!

If you haven't come here from Crystal's Blog, then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Make sure to leave some love on each blog by November 18th at midnight for your chance to win 2 of the new November stamp set releases! You never know which blog the winner will be chosen from.

Today I am showing you a card I made with the new Valentine stamp set called "Creature Comforts." This super cute stamp set has 11 stamps in all. It was a hard choice for my first card, otters, spiders, cat & dog or bunnies and each with their own super sweet saying to match! I finally decided on the hunny bunny couple. Too sweet right? Did you also notice the little basket weave heart charm? In addition to Artful INKables awesome stamp lines they also carry over 30 different pewter charms and ribbons? You can find all 4 new stamp set releases and other card making items in the AI store--->Here

I hope you're enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on today's blog hop is Sherry's Blog .
Have a great day!

"Think INK" Tuesday Challenge "Tags"

Fangs or Fur?

I'm getting so excited about the "New Moon" movie coming out next week! I am on team Edward, but my best friend leans toward team Jacob. I made this tag with her in mind, and because it is also the challenge this week over at the Artful INKables Blog. You can see the recent Challenge info ---> Here

There are lots of exciting things coming up over at Artful INKables. The next Blog Hop and 4 new set's will be released on the 15th of November and a New Moon customer Blog Hop on November 20th in honor of the movie's release.

You still have a few more days to take advantage of the rubber stamp sale going on over at the Artful INKables store--->Here

Have a great weekend!

4x4 Note card Holder and the AI "Think INK Challenge"

Hello!

I haven't had much time to stamp this week, between running my little guy to all his Mommy and Me play dates and juggling my teenage daughters schedules. Where does the time go? Last weekend I was able to put together my project for this weeks Think INK challenge.

This weeks Think INK challenge is to use any technique or create any 3-D item that you have never tried before. You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!* You have until Monday, November 9, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, November 10, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!*

When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.* If uploading to SCS or PCP, please add the keyword AIC06

For my creation I tried a 4x4 note card holder, I made using my Scor-Pal. After looking at several other box ideas online, I came up with my own design and I think it turned out fabulously! I used some ribbon for the handle then used the same ribbon on the note cards. I used the New Artful INKables stamp set "A Bird's Song." I made the notecards thank you notes and used the nest with eggs stamp on them. Then on the holder I used the main bird and added the nest to her branch. I paper pieced the eggs to make them stand out a little.

Have a great weekend!

Artful INKables Sale and a Customer Blog Hop

From November 1st until November 15th Artful INKables has 35 sets on sale for 25-35% off. No code is needed to take advantage of this sale and our free shipping on orders over $45 still applies to all of our products including the sale items. So stock up now on those sets you've had on your wish list or better yet, send a loved one to over to buy some for you for Holiday gifts. See all the sales sets HERE.

"NEW MOON"

We are also having a Customer Blog Hop to celebrate the release of New Moon! Here are all those details: To celebrate the upcoming movie NEW MOON, we're having a Customer and DT Twilight Blog Hop on November 20th!!!! Did you know that AI has some fang-tastic sets perfect for Twilight Fans? Even if you're not a fan...you MUST know someone who is....... Check out the Twilight Inspired Stamps: Into the Moonlight and Fictionally Inspired and the Vampire Romance Themed Charms available from Artful INKables! DETAILS: * You must use the stamps and/or charms from AI for the Hop....if you don't have them...you still have time to get them! * You must have a blog to participate* Email Jackie at babitoons@gmail.com with your name and your blog address by November 13, 2009 * Details will be sent to you via email regarding the hop details after November 14, 2009- with plenty of time to get your post ready for the hop on the 20th Tell your friends and save the date!!!!

Be sure to take advantage of all the great things happening at Artful INKables!

Happy Stamping!

Artful INKables Blog Hop - Retro Style

Hi!

Welcome to the Artful INkables Retro Blog Hop. If you arrived here from the Artful INKables main Blog then your in the right place! Today I want to share a card and sachet pillow I made using an Artful INKables stamp set from last season called "Paper Snowflakes." I cut out the sachet pillow using my scallop square nestibilities, then I sewed a few beads on it for some added texture. On my card I used the rock and roll technique using blue and purple colored inks, then I added a little sparkle with my glitter pen.

I hope you enjoy the Retro Blog Hop and make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop and leave comments for a chance to win an Artful INKables stamp set. Your next stop on the hop is Jackie.

Happy Stamping!

Joy

I finally broke out my new Poinsettia nestibilities, and I had the best excuse to do so! The "Just us Girls" challenge! This is my 2nd week participating and let me tell you, I love their challenge Blog, so much inspriration! You can find their Blog ---->HERE
Enjoy!

Sunny Farm Breakfast Casserole

Hello!

Well the cold weather finally made its way to Vegas with a vengance! I was wearing flip flops yesterday and today I had to break out the sweatshirts!

Today I wanted to share a recipe card I made using the "Down on the Farm" stamp set from Artful INKables. I love making recipe cards and this stamp set was perfect for my Breakfast casserole recipe. You can find the wonderful Artful INKables stamps ---> HERE

This is the recipe I make for my family on Christmas morning. It is Delicious! I made some pumpkin Bread yesterday so I guess you could say I'm starting to get into the holiday mood!

Have a great day!

Halloween Banner

Hello!

I recently hosted a Banner swap over at ISC. I love hosting swaps and participating in them. I have been in more than I can count and have made a lot of great friends along the way. This swap was for everyone to pick a letter from "Happy Halloween" and make 14 of that letter. As for this year I put mine on my entry wall with some double stick tape, but when I take it down to save for next year I think I will laminate it and then string it on some ribbon. Didn't it turn out great? I hope everyone who participated will love it as much as I love mine.

Have a great weekend!

Cardinal Bird

Hi!
I hope you are enjoying good weather in your part of the world, here in Vegas it still feels like summer! I'm so ready for a weather change. Today I wanted to share a card I made using the stamp set "Bird Song" from Artful INKables. This set has one of my favorite Maya Angelou quotes "A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
You can find this bird stamp set ---> HERE

Happy Stamping!

Pretty Spring Bird

Tweet! Tweet!
I am just loving the new October stamp sets from Artful INKables. You can see them -->HERE
I love bird stamps and these are a perfect addition to my collection. I was thinking that these birds could definitley fit into any season, today I'm showing you my spring bird. For my inspiration I used the color challenge from "Just us Girls" -->HERE

Enjoy!

My Think Ink Challenge!

I was so excited to become a part of the Artful INKables Design Team, and then it got even better when I found out I was also going to host one of the Bi-weekly challenges on the AI blog. We got to choose what our challenge would be and create an example. I have long admired people who do sketch challenges and love participating in them so I knew that was what I wanted to try. If you would like to participate in my sketch challenge, you can head over to the AI Blog --> Here

You have until Monday, October 26, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to the AI blog. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Happy Stamping!