OCC Crazy for Hearts - Casing Vicky Gould, ssnotime72 and IC165

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

*Crazy for Hearts* is today's OCC Challenge theme!!! Swing by the OCC blog to find out all the details!!!

First I would like to show you the card I made in conjuction with this weeks OCC Challenge. My main inspiration came from this past weeks *Featured Stamper Challenge #103*-Vicky Gould!!!

Vicky is a fabulous Stamper and she is so sweet too!!! She always leaves the nicest comments!!!

Her gallery is devine and I found this card to case. I changed the colors, the theme, did some piercing, attached a Hat Pin and added a couple more layers.

I couldn't resist using my yummy PTI *Raspberry Fizz* CS!!! I combined it with Whisper White and Pink Pirouette. The hearts are from the *Best Wishes & More* Set and the sentiment is from the *A Happy Heart* Set.

I started out with the centerpiece...I punched out the Raspberry Fizz scallops with the SU *Scalloped Edge* Punch and then I adhered it to the Pink Pirouette CS. Next I pierced a row on both sides. Then I punched out three *White 1 3/8" Circles* and attached the trimmed *Raspberry Fizz hearts* with Stampin Dimensionals. The circles, the bottom panel and the centerpiece panel were all raised with Stampin Dimensionals. I added a *Raspberry Fizz Ribbon* in between the panels plus added a *Hat Pin with Pearls*. The sentiment was attached with some matching *Scrappers Floss*. At the end I added the Hat Pin.

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Next is my card for the IC165 and ssnotime72.

I was inspired by this *Love Note* and I also used Sharon's Challenge theme *Love is in the Air* for my inspiration!!! Can you tell Valentine is right aroud the corner - LOL?!?

This Set is from *There She Goes* called *Year Round Sentiments*!!!

I used this Sketch that was featured by Julee Tilman a while back and I think it fits this Set perfectly!!! Click here to see another card I made with the same Set for Thanksgiving.

I used so much pink the last few days that I had to use the red writing on the inspiration piece and switch to one of my favorite combos - Black, White and Red Color Combo...love it!!!

First I created the Real Red CS with the *Heart Blocks* Cuttlebug folder. Next I inked the image in Basic Black and the heart in Real Read. I punched the circles with the 1 3/8", 1 1/2" and the Scalloped Circle Punch. I raised the heart and the circles with Stampin Dimensionals. I also added some small Red Rhinestone Brads on the image and the larger ones on the side. Before I attached everything I added this Black Satin Ribbon I bought at Stamper's Dream.

I kinda like how this card turned out - I think I need to make a few more!!!

Can you tell I was on a roll last night..... I made a cute little matching *Pillow Treat Box*.

I used the 3M Multipurpose Transparency paper (Office Max) and cut it with the Sizzix *Pillow Box Die* from SU. The box was adhered with Sticky Strips. Then I dressed the box up with the same elements from the card and filled it with some yummy Jelly Beans.

I hope we inspired you to play along??? Looking forward seeing your creations!!!

Here is the quick link to all the OCC ladies Amy Sheffer, Cindy Haffner, Dawn Easton, Denise Marzec, Jennifer Meyer, Julee Tilman, Laurie Schmidlin, Lynda Benden, Jackie Pedro and Kim Teasdale.

On a sad note....Denise is having her last day with us OCC girls.....I know I'll miss her fabulous creations already, but I know she'll play along once in a while!!! See you in blogland my friend!!!

Have a great weekend!!! ~TFL~

TSG Sneak Peek, #3, LSC205

Happy TGIF!!!

Today is the last day of *There She Goes* Sneak Peeks!!! Hope you've enjoyed all the cards you have seen so far?!?

This beautiful Set is called *Flowers of Happiness* and it was partly designed by Petty Utley.

The layout I used is from Jen del Muro's SFYTT Sketch this past Saturday!!! I think it worked perfectly with this image!!!

The colors I used for this card are - Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. The image and sentiment were inked in Memento *Rich Cocoa* and the leaves were colored with the Prisma Marker - Green Tea. I don't know if you can tell....but I stamped another image from the same Set onto the Pink Pirouette CS using the same color Ink (click on the photo for close up). I had to add the yummy Satin Chocolate Chip Ribbon. Right below I attached some Copper Eyelet and some Halfback Pearls.

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Here is a quick card I made for the LSC205 this morning. I love simple white cards and of course I had to squeeze this one in - LOL!!!

I randomly inked this new *Flowers of Happiness* Set in Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango. The sentiment was also inked in Baja Breeze. Next I added the cute little Styled Silver Ribbon Slider and tied the Tangerine Tango Ribbon - voila!!!

Don't forget to play along in the *There She Goes Monthly Challenge* - use Stampin Dimensional on your project and added to the Gallery under *TSG03*. More info can be found on Jessica's blog!!!

Also don't forget to sign up for the *TSG Mini Set giveaway*!!! Click right here to sign up... you still have until 7:00 pm tonight!!! The winner will be announced over on Paper Craft Planet during the Release Party tomorrow Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00pm Pacific Time!!!

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!!!

If you haven't seen Denise, Holly, Faith and Maki's card swing by their blog!!!

Roses and Chocolate....yummy!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

Today is the second Sneak Peek for *There She Goes*. The Set we are showing you today is called *Roses & Chocolate*.

This fabulous Set is a design concept by no other then our awesome DT member *Faith Hofrichter* !!! If you haven't settled on a Valentine Set yet - this is definitely a yummy one!!!

For my card I used Pink Pirouette, Rose Regals and Whisper White. I colored the box of chocolate with Copic and Prisma Markers.

As most of you already know....the *There She Goes Challenge Theme* this month is to use *Stampin Dimensionals* and I sure used a lot of them!!!

I used the Mojo71 Sketch for my layout. The sentiment and the image were inked in Memento *Rich Cocoa*. Did you know that this is the best ink to stamp your images if you use Copic or Prisma Markers??? I learned this helpful hint from my buddy Denise - thanks GF!!!

To dress the card up a bit I embossed the Pink Pirouette CS with the CB folder *Heart Blocks*. The Ribbon is from SU - 5/8" Regal Rose and I added the fancy Styled Silver Ribbon Holder. At the end I added some Silver Brads.

Want to win a TSG Mini Set??? Comment on this post thru tomorrow, Friday at 7:00pm EST for a chance to win !!!! We will announce the winner during the *RELEASE PARTY* this Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00 pm over on *Paper Craft Planet*!!!

****The Blog Candy Giveaway is CLOSED!!!!****

For more info and samples on today's Sneak Peek swing by Jessica's blog!!! More cards created with this Set can be found on Bev, Denise, Holly, Faith, Maki and Stephanie blog!!! Thank you for stopping by!!! ~TFL~

TSG Sneak Peek and SC213, CC203 Butterfly Happiness

Happy Wednesday!!!

Today starts the Sneak Peek for *There She Goes*. We'll be showing you 3 different Set's the next few days!!!

We are starting out with the Set called *Very Punny*. As you can tell it's a fun one!!! This Set is also a design concept by our super talented Team member Holly McMillen!!!

Since I didn't get a chance to play the CC203 yesterday.... I thought I'd use it on my card today!!! Jessie did a fab job hosting the Challenge yesterday by choosing the following colors - Baja Breeze, Pacific Point and Garden Green. Another combo I would have never tried - LOL!!! But I'm glad I did, because I think it's too darn cute!!! Perfect for my little whale image I used from the featured Set!!!

The sentiment and image were stamped in Memento *Tuxedo Black* Ink. The whale was water colored with Baja Breeze and the water with Pacific Point. Next I layered the image with more Pacific Point, Whisper White and Garden Green. The last layer was again Whisper White and I pierced around the square. I dressed the card up with some Pacific Point Ribbon using a Styled Silver Ribbon Holder. I also added some Silver Brads. Of course I used tons of Stampin Dimensionals for the *There She Goes Challenge* that's going on over on Jessica Knutsen's blog .

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Next is my card for the SC213 I made last night.

The Sketch was so fun that I had to play along right away!!! I couldn't sleep again..... and at least creating the card kept me busy!!!

The card came together fairly quickly. I used the same colors as the above card CC203. I used another Set from *There She Goes* called *Butterfly Happiness*. The DP is from the Pacific Point Pattern Collection. I inked the vine image lightly with the Baja Breeze Ink first and then I added the sentiment with the Garden Green Ink. Next I layered the sentiment with Baja Breeze, Pacific Point plus the larger Whisper White CS - which I pierced.

According to the Sketch I added the flowers (Walmart) - dressing it up with the SU Filigree Flower plus some smaller Martha Stewart ButterflyPunch (Michael's). Again - I added tons of Stampin Dimensionals by raising the different panels.

Please check out my Team members card as well Holly, Faith, Bev, Maki and Stephanie.

Hope you'll stop by again tomorrow to see the second part of the Sneak Peek?!? ~TFL~

Want to know what's going on.....???

Hello everyone!!! Sorry - I don't have a card for you today....I went shopping and cleaned my house for a change...... I did get a chance to stamp last night for this weeks upcoming events ....so stay tuned the next few days!!!

First I would like to tell you about our new *There She Goes* Guest Designer for the month of February- Julie Lacey!!! Some of you probably know Julie's gallery over on SCS. She does absolutely gorgeous work! Make sure to stop by her blog to say hello!!!

Second is this month's TSG challenge!!! It is all about *GOING DIMENSIONAL*!!! This challenge is perfect for all you addicted Stamper's - LOL - I know it's right up my alley!!!

Please use the keyword *TSG03* when uploading to your gallery. Those of you that use your TSG stamps will be entered to win one of the brand new Release Sets!!! This challenge will run through Friday. Jessica will choose a winner on Saturday!!!

Have fun playing!!! And don't forget the Release Sneak Peek will start tomorrow!!!!

TECC52VC Live Life

Happy Monday everyone!!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and had a chance to stamp???

For our family the weekends are usually very busy....our girls had a basketball team and kicked butt big time - they won *27:40* and my oldest Sarah scored 26 points out of the 40 - wahhooo!!! All the girls did a fab job!!! I'm sooooo proud of them!!! My husband is coaching the team and as you can imagine he is the proudest coach right now - LOL!!!

Anyway - I did have a chance to make a card for Taylor's one year Anniversary Sketch. This Sketch was created by Vicki Chrisman.

I thought I'd use the cute sentiment from Treehouse Stamps called *Live Life Passionately*. I was in a purple mood last night - LOL - and used my Papertrey Ink *Plum Pudding* Collection!!! I combined it with the *Pretty in Pink* from SU. I received these gorgeous flowers for Christmas from my friend Denise - Thanks GF I love them!!!

I scored the longer PP CS. For the scallop border I used the Scalloped Edge Punch . The flowers were dressed up with some Pearls and I also added some on the side.

Before I forget - Jessica Knutsen is also celebrating her first year blogging. Jessica is giving away *THREE* Stamp Sets!!! Click here for more info!!!

Have a great week!!!~TFL~

OCC Challenge Follow your heart, IC164 Welcome Home

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

It's time for another fun OCC Challenge!!! Swing by the OCC blog to find out *who* our Guest is!?! Guess what - Jennifer also has an awesome *prize* to give away!!!

Recently a very dear friend of ours got engaged!!! Today's Sketch helped me to finally create a card for the special occasion!!! I hope my friend is gonna like it???

If you are like me....and you got sucked into the *Rub-Ons must have* and now you are stuck with them....I have an idea on how to use them!!!

On my card I used the flourishes from the *Cherishes Memories* and the sentiment from the *Eastern Elegance* Rub-Ons. The DP is - believe it or not - from the past SU Halloween Collection *Ghostly Greetings*!!! The Stamp Set is one of my fav's from SU *Boho Backgrounds*. If you would like to see other cards I made with this fun Set - click here.

Once I added the DP to my card I started to score two lines on each side. Next I added the Rub-ons. I inked four medallions in Versamark and embossed them with Black EP. The two top medallions were punched out with the 1 3/8" Circle Punch and the bottom ones with the
1 3/4" Circle Punch. Before I raised all four medallions with Stampin Dimensionals I added the large Silver Eyelets and the large clear Rhinestones. To dress it up a bit more I added a Black Satin Ribbon from *Stamper's Dream*!!!

Hope you will have a chance to play along??? If you need more inspiration swing by every ones blog - Amy Sheffer, Cindy Haffner, Dawn Easton, Denise Marzec, Jennifer Meyer, Julee Tilman, Laurie Schmidlin, Lynda Benden, Jackie Pedro and Kim Teasdale.

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I haven't had a chance to play in the Inspiration Challenge over on SCS.....and I so love to play along!!!

Not this time....while everyone was already sleeping in my house...I got crafty - LOL!!!

This time Stef inspired us with some beautiful Calenders for the IC164.

I have chosen this Calender. I don't have a Barn image...but the *welcoming feel* I sensed from this image inspired me to use this beautiful Set called *Welcome Home* from *There She Goes*.

Did you know that Jessica designs her own Stamps??? I think she does a wonderful job and I have so much fun crafting with them!!!

This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". The colors of the Calender inspired me as well... this is how I ended up using the following - Whisper White, Real Red and Chocolate Chip CS. I added a Copper Eyelet on tied it off with the Taffeta Chocolate Chip Ribbon.

The sentiment and the image were inked in Memento *Rich Cocoa* and then colored with Copic Markers - R29 Lipstick Red and YG91 Putty as well as Prisma Markers - PM-197 Green Tea, PM-132 Jasmine. The door frame was colored with the SU Creamy Caramel Marker.

Hope you like my take on the IC and the OCC Sketch??? Have a wonderful weekend!!! ~TFL~

Home Tweet Home.....

Happy TGIF!!!

Even though there is not a *Flourish Challenge* this Friday I thought I'd make a card with one of my new Sets - called *Home Tweet Home* plus there is lots of news to report!!!

1.) Check the Flourishes Newsletter next Friday as Flourishes launches something your are not want to miss. I am sure it will be one of your favorites!!!

2.) How would you like to get away for a *Flourishes Stampers Dream Weekend* February 21-22, 2009???

Here are the deeds:
Join us for a full weekend of stamping with some of the best Flourishes Designers including a class taught by Jan Marie where you will be taught cards and techniques as designed by one of the fabulous Flourishes Designers and free lecture given by Marianne Walker with a *Theory of Color* lecture.

Where: Flourishes Stamping Weekend Location: 4140 Lyric Lane, Pensacola, Florida

Saturday February 21:
Stamp the day away with a morning and afternoon class featuring Flourishes designers Becca Feeken and Faith Hofrichter. You'll learn how to create wonderful cards in their original style. Instruction, lunch, snacks, and all supplies are included.

Sunday, February 22:
The morning is free for you to sleep in or enjoy some of the sights. Join us in the afternoon for a class with Jan Marie Caruso, where you will come away with finished cards and a limited addition stamp set. Then join us afterwards for a lecture on Color Theory by Copic Instructor -Marianne Walker. We'll provide an afternoon snack and all supplies.

Price: $150 per person. Payment is due by February 8 AND IS NONREFUNDABLE!

Space is limited for these classes. To register and pay for the Flourishes weekend go to the Flourishes website: http://www.flourishes.orgclick/ on the CLASSES category.

Monday: Copic Certification Class with Marianne Walter. See *I Like Markers* blog (Ilikemarkers. blogspot. com) Cost of this class is $120.00

Oh - I wish I could go too, but I just returned from Florida not to long ago!!! If you decide to sign up - have fun and I can't wait to hear about it!!!

Take a look at all the other FOF's what they have created for today:
Becca Feeken, Betty Wright, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson and Kimberly Crawford.

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Here is a little info about my card:

Stamps: Flourishes
Paper: Very Vanilla, Sage Sadow and Outlaw Designer Paper
Ink: Memento *Rich Cocoa* Ink, Sage Shadow SU Marker, Copic YG91 Putty, Prisma PM-88 Dark Brown and PM-86 Cherry.
Accessories: Ribbon from Stamper's Dream, Stampin Dimensionals, Copper Brads
Technique: Piercing

Sorry for this long post....!!! Hope you'll have a wonderful weekend!!! ~TFL~

SC212 Thanks.....

Hello everyone!!!

Have you seen today's SC212 - I thought it's a tough one. I really had to think hard to come up with something!!! I really wanted to play, since all my kiddos are back to school - wahhoooo!!!

So I was sitting in my craft room browsing thur the older catalogs and there it was - the *So Much* Set. I always loved this Set....once I saw Faith Hofrichter creating some cards with it I knew I had to buy this Set too!!!!

The colors I used today are - Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Marigold Morning. The Designer Paper is from the *new* Delicate Dots Collection that will be available in the upcoming *SALE-A-BRATION* Brochure.

First I inked the flowers in Versamark and embossed them with Black EP. I trimmed them, added the Antique Eyelets and Rhinestones. Next I added Stampin Dimensionals on all the flowers to create different heights. The Bashful Blue panel was embossed with the *Dots* Embossing Brass Template. After I created the centerpiece I added the Antique Brass Label Holder with the sentiment. I tied it all together with a Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon.

Hope you like it??? Have a wonderful day!!! ~TFL~

CC202, Mojo70 You and Me....

Happy Day everyone!!!

It's about time that I participate in the Color Combo Challenge again.....I've been so swamped with housework, trying to catch up....plus it didn't help that my kiddo's were home for MLK-day.

Anyway - I'm so happy I had a chance to stamp this morning....the CC202 colors are - Regal Rose, Bavo Burgandy and Kiwi Kiss. Hmmmm - I wouldn't thought of this Colors Combo at all, but I must admit it looks really nice.

I used an old time favorite Set of mine *Art of Life*. I saw Julee Tilman's Mojo70 yesterday and knew I wanted to give it a try.

I think it is one of the easiest cards I ever made too - LOL. My goal was to minimize the Bravo Burgandy as much as possible, since it is such a dark color. I used it on the flower background and the sentiment - which is from the *Best Yet* Set. At the end I added some Silver Brads - voila.

Hope you like my take on the CC??? Have a great day!!! ~TFL~

OCC Technique Challenge.....

Happy Saturday!!!

Are you all ready to play along in this weeks OCC Challenge??? Today Jennifer asked us to use the *Emboss Resist* technique!!! I haven't done this in a while, but I was excited to try it again!!!

My card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". I used Kraft, Bashful Blue and Whisper White CS. As well as the Glossy CS for my image.

I started out by inking the *Upsy Daisy* image in Versamark. Then I embossed the flowers with the retired Maze EP from the Earth Powder Stack. Next I inked the *moon* with the smaller dot from the *Dots Are Hot* Set in Versamark and embossed it with White EP. My next step was to sponge the background....I used Bashful Blue, Soft Sky and Tangerine Tango Ink for it. I was actually trying to create a pretty afternoon sunset.....I'm not sure if I succeeded, but I kinda like how it turned out!!! What do you think???

After I was done with the image I started embossing the Bashful Blue CS with the *Mesh* Cuddlebug folder. Below I layered the Kraft CS. Next I raised the image with Stampin Dimensionals and started piercing on the right hand side. Something was missing.... so I added the Silver Brads. At last I inked the sentiment from the H&M Set *A Time of Caring* in Basic Black.

Please swing by Amy Sheffer, Cindy Haffner, Dawn Easton, Denise Marzec, Jennifer Meyer, Julee Tilman, Laurie Schmidlin, Lynda Benden, Jackie Pedro and Kim Teasdale's blog to see their version of the technique!!! ~TFL~

If you want to play along and don't know how to use this technique, please use this link over at SCS for instructions http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/embossing_resist

Have fun!!!

Chairs for You.....

Happy TGIF!!!

This is the last Sneak Peek before the Release Party tonight!!! Hope you all are excited and swing by the SCS forum at 7-9 PM to play along!!! More info about this fun event tonight can be found on the Flourishes Blog!!!

This cute Set we are featuring today is called *Chairs for You*!!! Isn't it darling???

I used the River Rock, Real Red and Whisper White CS. I also added the fun striped River Rock DP from the retired *Holiday Harmony* Collection. The sentiment and image were inked in Black Stazon. Next I colored the chairs with the following Copic Markers - Putty (YG91), Lipstick Red (R29) and Skin White (E00).

The Real Red panel and the River Rock panel were raised with Stampin Dimensionals. The DP was punched with the SU *Scalloped Edge* Punch. I added a Silver *Library Clip* with the Ribbon I bought at Michael's. At the end I added the Silver Brads.

If you have time please swing by Christine Okken, Cindy Lawrence, Faith Hofrichter, Julie Koerber, Latisha Yoast, Laura Fredrickson, Becca Feeken, Betty Wright, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford, Nancy Kirk and Jan Marie Caruso to see their fab creations!!!

See you tonight - hugs ~Silke~

Home Tweet Home.....

Happy Day everyone!!!

I can't even tell you how fun it is to stamp again....I'm recharged - LOL!!!

The Sneak Preview for *Flourishes* January Release started yesterday with a new Set called *Birthday Celebration*!!! To view the samples that the Design Team made with the Birthday Set please hop on over to the Flourishes Blog and of course you can win some fun prizes!!!

Today we are featuring this new Set called *Home Tweet Home* - it is so pretty!!!!

I made this card into a 5" x 5" square. I used Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke and Whisper White CS.

The image was inked in Timber Brown Stazon and I colored it with the following Copic Markers - Dark Brown (E47), Grayish Olive (G94), Putty (YG91), Skin White (E00) and at last the Prisma Marker - Pale Vermillion (PM14). The sentiment was also inked in Timber Brown Stazon.

Next I punched the bottom edge from the Pumpkin Pie CS with the SU *Scalloped Edge* Punch and then I raised this panel and the Always Artichoke panel each with Stampin Dimensionals. At last I've added the super cute Silver *Library Clip* with the Striped Pumpkin Pie Ribbon.

Please make sure you stop by my fellow Stampers.....Christine Okken, Cindy Lawrence, Faith Hofrichter, Julie Koerber, Latisha Yoast, Laura Fredrickson, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford, Jan Marie Caruso, Nancy Kirk and Sharon Doolittle to see their version of this new Set.

Mark your calenders for the Release Party this Friday evening!!! ~TFL~

Hey you all - I'm back!!!

OMG - I can't believe that I finally met my friend Denise - wahhoooo!!! She is truly fabulous in every way!!! I miss her already :( sniff.....
I told Denise the night before we had to leave that I can't take her to the Airport the next day, because I was not ready for her to go back home...he,he,he!!! Well, after all it was time to go home and at least I can cherish this wonderful weekend with her!!!

Miss ya - Denise - hugs!!!

Here are some more pictures......

We met up with the super sweet Deb Felt, her fun upline Kathy, my sweet friend Penny Allen on Friday......and on Saturday evening I finally got to meet Jerri Jimenez - OMG if you don't know Jerri yet, please make sure to visit her blog - she is amazing!!! We all had a yummy dinner at Don Pablo's and this is where the picture below was taken - I'm so glad we have this group photo!!! I had a super great time and we went on to a coffee shop to chat some more...I wish we could have had all the time in the world....LOL...!!!!

Saturday morning we met up with Deb, Kathy at Regional. We all shared a table together!!!

As you can imagine I didn't get all of my projects done.....

Here is one little Sneak Peek from a new Set called *Soft Summer* - love it!!! It's already on my wish list!!! Of course we got to see a couple more previews that are coming in the new Catalog and all I can say is.... you will not be disappointed!!!

I received a couple e-mails asking me where this Set is in the Catalog.....I'm finally holding a copy of the brand new Catty in my hands and to my surprise Stampin Up is not featuring this *Soft Summer* Set in the new Catalog....- I could have sworn they said it's in there - YIKES!!!

So I'm assuming it will be in the Mini Brochure coming in March...??? Sorry guys - I hope I didn't cause to much confusion - LOL!!!

Denise and I went to *Universal Studio* and *Island of Adventure* on Sunday. I wish I wouldn't have been such a chicken and I could have ridden on one of those fun looking Roller Coasters, but my head and stomach didn't agree - LOL!!! Sorry Denise - LOL!!!

We did go on some fun rides like - Spiderman, the Simpson's, Jurassic Park, Disaster...... On this photo I almost got eaten by a shark - LOL!!! If you haven't been to any of these Parks I hope you'll have a chance to go soon - they are fun, fun, fun!!!

After visiting the Parks we had a yummy burger at the *Hard Rock* Cafe and let me tell ya - my feet were steaming - LOL!!! I needed to rest!!! We had the most beautiful weather and we enjoyed sitting outside looking at all the fun attractions around us!!!

After we had gained some strength again we headed down to the Disney Marketplace to buy some presents!!!

It was sooooo fun to have some *me* time and I will treasure this trip and the ladies I've met for a long time!!! I'm looking forward seeing everyone in the near future!!!

Hugs ~Silke~

OCC Color Challenge

Happy Saturday!!!

When you read this post the fabulous Denise Marzec and I are in Florida attending the SU Orlando Regional Seminar!!! I hope we'll get to meet some of you awesome Stamper's there too?!? Denise and I have been looking forward finally meeting each other!!! We'll have some photo's to share when we get back!!!

For today's OCC Challenge Jennifer Meyer has come up with a *Color Challenge* - we have to use any two shades of blue!!! Click here to see the Challenge - plus find out who our *Guest* is and Jennifer is also having a *Giveaway* for you all!!!

My card started out with a Whisper White card base and I added the fab *Pacific Point Patterns DP* combined with Bashful Blue and Pacific Point CS!!! I'm must admit I'm not big into *blue* colors, but since I created this combo - I really love it!!! Here are two more cards I made with this color combo!!!

I used the *Close As a Memory* Set from SU and inked it with Bashful Blue and Pacific Point. The sentiment is from the *Beautiful Borders* Set and was also inked in Pacific Point. At the end I dressed the card up with some Silver Pearls.

Hope you'll play along??? Here is a link to all the OCC ladies:

Amy, Cindy, Dawn, Denise, Jennifer, Julee, Laurie, Lynda, Jackie, and Kim.

Have a great weekend!!! ~TFL~

*I love my Roses* Set......

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

It's been pretty busy around here....my girls are finally back in school and I had a chance to straighten up my house again!!!

I haven't had much time to stamp the last couple days....but here is a card I squeezed in yesterday!!!

I received my new *I love Roses* Set from Flourishes - it was mailed so fast that I feel so guilty that I have not inked it up - LOL! !!

Remember the Flourishes Blog Candy I was able to give away thanks to Flourishes??? Well Holly B. was the lucky Winner and her favorite Set from Flourishes is this *I love Roses* Set.....since it was so close to Christmas I surprised Holly with this particular Set as a Bonus from my home to hers.....I also promised that I would show you all some samples!!! Here is my first one!!!

I started out with a Whisper White base and added the yummy new Papertrey Ink *Raspberry Fizz* CS. The RF CS was embossed with the Cuddlebug folder *Leafy Branch* and raised it up with Stampin Dimensionals.

The blooms were colored in *Raspberry Fizz* and the petals in *Always Artichoke* Ink onto Watercolor CS . Then I used my Aqua Painter to color the inside of the image. Next I tore the CS around the image and layered it onto *White Mulberry Paper*. This panel was also raised with Stampin Dimensionals. My next step was to add the *Styled Silver Label Holder* - the sentiment inside is from the same Set and it was inked in Basic Black and punched out with the small *Oval Punch*. I attached the Label Holder with the Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon.

I felt like something was missing....so I started piercing right below the sentiment and below the image panel. At last I added some *Angel* Shimmerz that my bud Denise has surprised me with for Christmas!!! Thanks Denise - I love my Shimmerz!!!! If you like.... click on the little photo to see the sparkels close up!!!

What do you think - do you like it???~TFL~

Release Party!!!

Hey you all.....I've been so busy getting some things done I just wanted you all to know that tonight is the Release Party for *Treehouse Stamps*!!! Make sure you join them tonight from 9pm-midnight over at the Treehouse Group on Paper Craft Planet!!!

Ashley also has a fabulous deal on her Spellbinder Nestabilites they are on sale for $19.95 (Retail: $25.00). Isn't that awesome ???

Have fun tonight - I won't be able to join....:(....I have to get up really early tomorrow to drive down to Florida!!!

Hugs
~Silke~

CC200 Tough Colors and a bonus card.....

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Today's CC200 is - Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green. Some tough colors to combine!!! I thought I'd keep it really simple!!!

I embossed the Brilliant Blue CS with the *Leafy Branch* folder. The flower from the new *Echoes of Kindness* Set was colored with the Pumpkin Pie and Garden Green Marker. The inside of the blooms were colored with PP Ink and a Blender Pen. Next I stamped the sentiment from the *All Holidays* in Brilliant Blue Ink. This whole panel was raised with Stampin Dimensionals and I added some piercing on the side.




What do you think about this fun St. Patrick Day's image???? Even though I'm not Irish - I really think it is sooooo fun!!!
Did you know that Savannah, GA has a really huge population of Irish immigrants??? Every year they are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a fun parade.....hopefully this year I'll have a chance to check it out!!!
Anyway - this new Set will be Released by *Treehouse Stamps* on January 9th!!!
Some of you have asked me how I do I do my clouds...I punched out two of the Scallop Circle CS, matched them up and started sponging....it's very simple and I just played around until I liked the results!!!
The BG DP is from the retired *Holiday Harmony* Collection. I inked the image in Black Stazon and colored it with Copic Markers. The clouds were inked in Bashful Blue. Next I layered the image onto Always Artichoke and Whisper White CS. For the *gold* I used some Stickles. To finish it all up I added the row of Gold Brads.
Thanks for stopping by - have a great day!!!

FS100 Welcome Home.....

Happy Sunday!!!

Can you believe it's already the 100th Featured Stamper Challenge??? Beth is featuring the fabulous *Julie Ebersole* also known as *JulieHHR*.

I have never been to Julie's gallery before, let me tell you there is soooo much *eye candy* - that you really need to stop by and let your imagination go wild!!! I found this cute little card to case.

The reason I chose this one was, I just received the newly released *There She Goes* Set called *Welcome Home* and I had to ink it up....!!!

Here are the changes I made:

- Different layout & size.
- I used different CS - Close to Cocoa, River Rock and Very Vanilla.
- My image was colored with Copic Markers instead of Watercolor Pencils.
- I added some piercing instead of Ribbon plus added some Mini Brads.
- I almost forgot I also added some scoring on top of my card.....

Have a great weekend and ~TFL~.

Blog Candy Winner.....

Hello again....

You all made this last *Giveaway* soooo fun for me ....LOL!!! I know a lot of you already know that I'll be meeting my bud *Denise* soon, but NO it was not her who stopped by and visited me!!!

It was the super sweet *Beverly Rousch*!!! We had such a fun time stampin'....well I took me for ever to make just one card....LOL!!! Thank you Bev for taking the time to come up and visiting me!!!



The only person who guessed right was Kerry Johnson - she did it again....way to go Kerry!!!

This is the second time Kerry has won some of my Blog Candy!!! Okay Kerry - how did you know it was Bev - LOL??? Please e-mail me your info again silkeledlow@yahoo.com

Hope you have time to check out the card I made for the OCC - just go down one post.....Thanks for stopping by and playing for the Blog Candy!!!

OCC Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday!!!

This is my first appearance on the OCC Team - I can't even tell you how excited I am!!!

This month Jennifer Meyer will be hosting the Challenges on *Our Creative Corner* and this week she has a Sketch for you. Check out the the OCC Blog for samples and find out *who* our Guest is... plus a *Giveaway*!!!

I received this cute *A Happy Heart* Set from Santa!!! I thought it would work perfect with this layout.

I used Regal Rose and Old Olive Markers to color it. The sentiment is from the retired *Fancy Flexible Phrases* and it was inked in Old Olive. I started out with a Whisper White base and added the retired *Loves Me* DP. Next I added the colored image and layered it onto Regal Rose and Old Olive CS. The heart on the side is a Chipboard from the *On Board Accents* and I bedazzled it with Martha Stewart Glitter. The beautiful scalloped Velvet Ribbon is from Cosmo Cricket and the wonderful Ashley Bowen has sent it to me!!! Thank you Ashley!!!

Here is a direct link to all the OCC ladies:

Amy, Cindy, Dawn, Denise, Jennifer, Julee, Laurie, Lynda, Jackie and Kim.

Hope you'll find the time to play along??? Can't wait to see your take on the Sketch!!! ~TFL~

FFFC4,LSC201 With Graditute

Happy New Year and TGIF!!!

I can't believe a new year has started.....boy oh boy time flies by fast!!! I don't know about you, but I totally failed on my last years resolution - I wanted to lose 30 pounds....well, I was somewhat good and had lost 17 pounds, but as the girls started *Summer Break*.....these hard lost pounds creeped right back on...at least 12 of them - LOL!!!

Well, another year another try - I have no idea where my willpower has gone....LOL??? Has anyone seen it??? Please give it back to me.....I really need it - LOL!!!

Hope your resolutions for this new year will come true!!! I keep my fingers crossed for you and me!!!

Anyhow - my card is for the LSC201 - *My Favorite Things* and the *Flourishes Friday Challenge* - FFFC4 - use something *NEW TO YOU*.

I must have been a really good girl this past year....Santa has brought me a whole bunch of new goodies!!! I love Santa - he's the best - he,he,he!!!!

I used my brand spankin' new Papertrey Ink CS *Raspberry Fizz* plus Ribbon!!! I also received a new box of the SU *Pretties Kit* - I love those hat pins and had to use a new one on my card!!!

The base of my card is Pink Pirouette CS. I inked the large sentiment image from the *Thank You* Set in Pink Pirouette. Next I created the scalloped edge with the SU Punch. The flower was inked in *Raspberry Fizz* - I colored the inside with the Ink using a Blender Pen - and the stem was inked in *Kiwi Kiss*. The sentiment is from the same *Thank You* Set and was inked in Versamark then I embossed it with some White EP. Next I tore the right side of the Whisper White CS and distressed the other corners. The flower image was layered onto Kiwi Kiss CS and raised with Stampin Dimensionals. ~TFL~

Check out the cards my Flourishes Friends have made - Becca Feeken, Betty Wright, Christine Okken, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford.

If you have not played in my *Blog Candy* yet..... - here is the link to the post. You can win some of my beautiful *Raspberry Fizz* CS as well as the fab matching Designer Paper!!! Don't be shy - play along!!!!