Are you up for a challenge??? Play along.....

Howdy friends!

I'm back with a fun quiz & photos. The challenge is to guess *where* we went on vacation!!!  If you've travelled there before, you will probably recognize the pictures and I know you enjoyed your visit as much we did!!!

The rules are simple.....you can only guess once!  If more then one person has guessed our vacation destination correctly, then my sweet little Mimi will draw a name from that group.  If you are a friend of mine and you know my vacation destination I kindly ask you not to play...thank you! In order to qualify please leave your name and e-mail address with your comment!!!

The winner will win a Flourishes Stamp Set of their choice, along with a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE!!! Thank you in advance for joining in the fun and good luck!!!

Here is the clue.....this location started as a small Indian village and is now one of the Top 20 BEST  PERFORMING CITIES in the US!!! Any idea yet???

You have until Monday June 25th, 2012 to play. I will close the drawing at 6 PM EST and make the announcement the next day with my Flourishes post!!! 

Again, have fun and let's see if we have some traveling people out there...!!!

                                                              Hugs,  ~Silke~

FTTC96 Happy Holidays, C4C66 Stay Warm and some more BLOG CANDY!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Hope you all had a fabulous weekend??? Sarah and I returned safely from our trip to Florida. We had a fab time and unfortunately we lost the Volleyball game vs. Florida State.....sniff!!! Regardless of the outcome it was sooooooo cool to see both teams play!!! The NCAA game was held on campus of the Florida University home of the *Gators*...holy smokes what an awesome football stadium they have and the rest of the campus was awesome too!!!

Also, I'm thrilled to tell you that it is my turn to host the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday ~ FTTC96 this week!!! My challenge to you is to create a *holiday 3-D gift* and if you feel like it you can create a matching card with it!!!  But the main focus should be the gift!!! If you have not created any gifts yet, this would be the perfect time to get inky!!! Remember, you are not required to use Flourishes stamps, but if you have them show them off...just have fun!!! Can't wait to see your creations!!!

My inspiration came from this weeks Cupcake Challenge #88. Here is my little gift idea...........

I always loved these sweet little handmade stockings...I couldn't resist making one this year!!! I used the super duper cute snowflakes from the Warm Winter Wishes Set, the sentiment inside is from the Holiday Greetings and the outside tag/sentiment is from the Holly and Dove Set. My card base is Crumb Cake. I randomly stamped the snowflakes with SU Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso and PTI Fresh Snow. The edges were ink distressed with PTI Chai Blend. I added some small cotton crochet trim on the top and finished the card off with some matching Chocolate Ribbon, a Red Button and some Gold Beaded Cord.

Now to the fun part...since it's the season of giving and you all are the best blog readers ever....I thought it would be fun to give this sweet Warm Winter Wishes Set away for some BLOG CANDY...if you own this awesome set already you can choose a different Set!!! All you have to do is leave me a comment!!! I will announce a winner this upcoming Friday!!!

Don't forget to check out ~ Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's gift ideas!!! Have fun playing along and I'll be stopping by to see your ideas!!!

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Before you take off I actually have another card for you!!! This one is for this weeks Crazy 4 Challenge ~ C4C66. It was a Sketch Challenge and you can see all the creations from the Crazy Team right HERE!!!

I ran out of adhesive last Wednesday and didn't have a chance to buy some until I stopped at a Michael's store down in Florida. Better late then never right...??? It just so happened that I used the super sweet Warm Winter Wishes Set again!!! The colors were inspired by this weeks CTD121.

Here is my card............

I bought this awesome new DP at Archiver's last week and it's from the BoBunny Winter Frost Collection. I'm really starting to like blue :) !!! The doily in the background was sponged with the SU Frost White Shimmer Paint....that's some awesome stuff to sparkle up your card!!! The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers ~ B0000, B04, B29, E27, YR04. At last I added the Dazzling Diamond Glitter, the Marina Satin Ribbon, Ice-Blue Rhinestones and the SU Antique Brad.

Hope you have a chance to play the Sketch as well??? Have a wonderful week and I'll see ya soon!!! Hugs ~S~

Here are some challenges I entered as well:

Crafty Creations #96 ~ Gift card holder
CCEE1048 ~ Add Snowman to your card

CAARDvark ~ Monochromatic cards
Cute Card #141 ~ The Blues

PaperPlay #48 ~ Monochromatic cards 
AiFactory #59 ~ BRRR..wintery challenge

Pile it On #48 ~ It's all in the Wrapping

Paper Sundaes #47 ~ Gift it!
DDCC #92 ~ Christmas card, ornaments or tag

OSAAT #42 ~ Old Stash/New Stash (Old Rhinestones/New DP)

Gingerloft #7 ~ Bows 

Stamp Something ~ Use Christmas Colors

Stamp R Us #10 ~ Holiday cards

Whoopsie Daisy ~ Ribbon and Bows 

Paper Romance #27 ~ Winter Theme
Totally PaperCrafts #45 ~ X-mas Punches
Frosted Designs ~ Glitter
Reasonable Ribbon #13 ~ Anything but a card (Winter Theme)
2 Sisters #16 ~ Sparkly Christmas
Secret Crafter #112 ~ Christmas
Creative Inspiration #48 ~ Christmas Gift  
Sweet Stampin' ~ Make your Paper  
Stamptacular Sunday #88 ~ Blue, Blue X-mas  
Lollipop Crafts #19 ~ Welcome Winter
Simon Says ~ Show a Holiday Greeting 

Blog Candy Winner!!!

Happy TGIF from Florida!!!

What a week it has been...so much to do at work and the girls are keeping us busy playing basketball 3 times a week and with their Christmas practice for their school performance next week. Plus Sarah and I are in Gainesville right now and watching the NCAA Volleyball game GSU vs Florida State right now!!! Keep your fingers crossed that GSU has a chance to move on!!!

Needless to say I simply ran out of time to make cards for my challenges this weekend, but I'm happy to announce the winner from my Flourishes Blog Candy!!!

The lucky winner is  Karen McAlpine ~ Dreaming and Creating. Karen please e-mail me at silkeledlow@yahoo.com and claim your goodies!!!

Thank you all for playing along and for leaving me super sweet comments...you all are too good to me :) !!!

I'll be back hosting the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge this upcoming week...so stay tuned!!!

Have a fabulous weekend!!! Hugs ~S~

FTTC95 Rejoice and some Blog Candy!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

I have so much to tell you...!!! First of all I'm feeling so much better...thank you for wishing me well!!!  Second, most of you know that my girls and I love Volleyball. I've been meaning to tell you that our GSU Women Volleyball Team won the SoCon Championship...I know how cool is that??? We have not won in 6 years...and this is such an honor!!! Now we are moving on to the NCAA Tournaments where we play the really big Universities! I'm so thrilled and our first game will be on December 3rd against Florida State. If I get the day off I'll be traveling to Gainsville for the weekend and we'll be cheering on our team!!! Keep your fingers crossed that we'll make it at least a few rounds and what the heck maybe we'll be kickin' butt till the end...LOL!!! Third, stay tuned for some blog candy !!!

Anyway, it is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge  ~ FTTC95!!! I can't believe it, but it is the last Tuesday of the month and that means we have a challenge host!!! The fabulous Mona Pendleton is joining us today and she is challenging us to add *DOILIES* to your creations! You can use store bought doilies or create your own with punches or die cuts!!! Have fun crafting!!!

My card was combined with this weeks Waltzingmouse Sketch #25 ...and the Inspiration Photo from 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #13.
















The beautiful image is from the beautiful Alleluia Angel Set!!! The angel itself was inked in Riding Hood Red. My doilie is actually store bought and I sponged it with some SU Silver Shimmer Paint. The DP in the background is from the SU Deck the Hall Collection. The big Striped Ribbon is also from SU. I added a Beaded Silver Cord and a matching Red Button to it. My corners were adorned with the SU Ticket Corner Punch and I added some of my favorite Silver Pearls to finish off the card!!!

Now to the fun part......I'll be giving away a brand new Alleluia Angel Set as well as some of my favorite Webster Waiting for Santa & Sweet Season Design Paper!!! Not sure what the DP looks like..here are two cards I created with it....Season Greetings and You Are So Special. I promise you will love the paper too :) !!! I will add a few more of my favorite goodies to the package!!! All you have to do is leave me a comment!!! I will pick a winner this upcoming Friday evening!!! Have fun playing along....I will announce the winner with my C4C post!!!

Please make sure to check out~ Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee, Maki and Mona's creations!!!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by!!! Hugs ~Silke~

Here are a few more challenges I have entered:

Fab' n' Funky #50 ~ Going with the flow
Paper Pretties ~ Clean and Simple
Gingerloft #7 ~ Adding a bow
Paper Sundae #46 ~ Adorn those Corners
Stampin' Sisters #67 ~ Encouragement or Congratulations 
Scrappy Frogs ~ Christmas cards
Whoopsi Daisy ~ Lets get all Girlie
One Stitch At A Time #41 ~ Celebrate in Style
Speedy the Cat #31 ~ Adding a bow to your card
Stampin' B's #86 ~ Holiday card
Meljens #35 ~ Buttons and Bow
PaperPlay #47 ~ Stars (my image has stars)
Crafty Sentiment ~ Christmas
Creative Belli #105 ~ R's (Red, Ribbon, Rejoice)
Christmas Stampin' #72 ~ Christmas card...anything goes 
There's Magic in the Air ~ Magical Monday

Blog Candy Winner!!!

Happy TGIF!!!

Thank you all for the sweet birthday wishes and for all the fabulous cards I have received!!! I feel truly blessed to have so many nice, thoughtful friends!!!   

OMG...what a fun week it was....my girls and hubby spoiled me rotten on my birthday!!! I received a *Spa* Certificate, which I'll be taking advantage off tomorrow...I'm so looking forward to it!!!

The girls and I also went to Tybee Beach on my birthday. We spent the afternoon hanging out, splashing in the ocean. Becca & Mimi even went swimming!!! Here are some photos to share....

The girls have grown so much....Sarah is almost as tall as me...!!! Can you tell Mimi and Becca had fun splashing in the ocean???

Anyway, I know you can't wait to find out who the lucky winner is.....so here we go...it's Rema Timm ~ RT Impressions. Rema, pls e-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com and let me know what Flourishes Set you would like?!?

Thank you again for playing along!!!  I've got to run and get ready for my Crazy 4 Challenges card...hope you stop by again later???  Hugs ~S~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and some BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY!!!

Happy Tuesday my sweet stampin' friends!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend??? We had two Volleyball games in town and I'm beyond thrilled that we won both games...GO EAGLES!!! GSU is currently tied in 1st-place!!! Our girls are on *fall break* and I'm only working a few days this week....yeah!!! We signed Sarah and Becca up for a *Volleyball Camp*  and they are having fun!!! Mimi and I are getting to hang out for a few hours here and there without her big sisters...and she is lovin' it!!! So much going on this week...we have the *fall fair* in town and maybe we'll go there for family night tonight :) ?!?   

Anyway, today we are having a new Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge ~ FTTC89 for you!!! My sweet friend Maki is hosting and she is challenging us to create a card /project were the *SENTIMENT* is the focal point!!! Hope you'll join us for this fun challenge?!?

Here is my idea.....

I inked up the beautiful sentiment from the Lily of Hope Set. Matter of fact I'll be mailing this card to my co-worker Janice. She is currently hospitalized and still waiting for a heart transplant. If you follow my blog, you know she survived two very critical surgeries this past Friday and it's truly a miracle that she is still with us!!! Her live is a real roller-coaster right now and I hope this card will bring a smile to her face!!!

For my card today I used the DP from the SU So Saffron Collection. I added some *faux stitching* to it with a White Gel Pen. The right side of my card was scored. I also scored the So Saffron CS behind the sentiment. Since I love the look of the sweet little Paper Doilies...I couldn't resist and added one in the background. I also added some Silver Pearls and some sparkly new White Prima Flowers.

Now to the fun part :) !!! My birthday is tomorrow and I decided to celebrate it with some Blog Candy!!! One lucky winner will be able to pick one Flourishes Set of their choice!!!  I will also put some extra goodies in the mail for the winner!!! Leave a comment and I will choose one lucky winner this Friday night!!!  

Please don't forget to stop by ~  Barbara, Betty, Cindy, Dee and Maki's blog to see their ideas on this weeks challenge!!!

Here are a few challenges that I decided to play as well:

Stampin' Sisters in Christ #61 ~ Prayer card
The Shabby Tea Room ~ Inspiration Photo
Our Creative Corner ~ Embellishments..The More the Better! (Pearls, Paper Doily, Flowers, Ribbon)
Alphabet Challenge ~ Y is for Yellow
For Fun Challenge ~ Add something that has never been used before (White Prima Flowers)
Little Red Wagon #50 ~ Something old and new (DP is old, flowers are new)
The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ All Things known as *Bling*
The Pixie Cottage #40 ~ Stitching
Speedy the Cat #25 ~ Stitching or *Faux Stitching*
Paper Cutz #63 ~ Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Have a wonderful day and I'll see ya soon!!! Hugs ~S~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and more goodies!!!

Happy day you all!!!

If you are here for the *MTSC44 Sketch* please go down one post...or stay and check out this post :) too!!!

Oh what a fun day it will be :) !!! I love having birthdays!!!

Anyway... today is another Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC38 !!! Dee is our host and she is challenging us to *Watercoloring*!!! We can use any medium for watercolor we choose and any theme we want. Pretty simple and straight forward!!!

What an awesome way to show off the newly released Flourishes Sets!!! I chose to watercolor the beautiful *Christmas Wreath* Set.



















The wreath was inked with Memento Black onto European Watercolor Paper (love the thickness of this paper!!!) I used different SU Inks to color it!!! After I colored the image I bedazzled it with some Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

The DP I used is from the Ski Slope Collection. I also used Chocolate Chip CS for matting!!! At last I added some *Faux Stitching* to the squares!!!

I finished the inside of the card as well.....as you can tell I kept the card very simple....since the sparkly wreath makes the card!!! Make sure to click on the close up photos!!!!

Hope you like the card!?! We can't wait to see what you will create!!!

Please don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies on their take on the challenge - Betty Wright, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford and Makiko Jones !!!

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Now I would like to announce the winner from the Birthday Bash Giveaway.......

Congrats to....... jpmayo said...
Your card just jumped out of my google reader and made me want to do this week's sketch challenge!! It's gorgeous!! Have a happe birthday next week!! October babies are the best..from one to another ;)

Please e-mail me your address under silkeledlow@yahoo.com so I can mail off your package ASAP!!!

Thank you all for playing this round!!!!

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As promised I'm giving more goodies away!!! Anyone can play for this Blog Candy...I will mail it anywhere - it's my treat!!!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PLAY ALONG!!!!

Here is what I will mail you.........


















A whole bunch of different Clear Stamps, a beautiful new Embossing Folder (HERE is a card I made with the same EF!!!) PLUS YOUR CHOICE OF ONE NEWLY RELEASED OCTOBER SET FROM FLOURISHES!!!

Here is what you have to do.....go and check out the new Flourishes Stamp Sets right HERE......come back and let me know which one of the Stamp Sets you like best!?!?! This will be the Set I will order for you....so choose wisely!!!

Please include your e-mail address or full name with your comment...so their is no confusion at the end :)

I will chose a winner this upcoming Friday, October 23 evening and I will announce it with the OCC post on Saturday, October 24th!!!

Have fun playing!!! *****DRAWING IS CLOSED******
Thank you for playing along :)

SC250 Make a Wish and a Birthday Bash!!!!

Happy TGIF!!!!

Finally weekend....wahooooo!!! I'm planning on doing absolutely nothing, nada, nix!!! My girls wore me out...they only place you will be finding me is my stamp room...I call it my *cheaper* therapy session - LOL!!!

Anyway - I wanted to share my card I made the other night for the SC250 Sketch. I'm not sure if the excitement over this Sketch didn't make me want to go to sleep or I was wired for no reason???

As soon as I saw the layout I knew I wanted to use the awesome Simple Delights Set (Simply Sent Kit). The sentiment is from the A Little Birthday Cheer Set.














The image was inked in Chocolate Craft Ink and embossed with Clear EP. The DP is from the Haiku Collection. To finish the card off I added the Pearls from the Prettiest Kit and the Ribbon.

Hope you like it???

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Now on to the good stuff.......as promised I wanted to offer some BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY.....it's been awhile since I offered some goodies....but I hope you like what I've put together today?!?

I just want to briefly say that you guys really make my day by stopping in and taking the time to let me know what you think of my creations!!! I also can't believe that I have so many followers...I feel SO honored that you want to check out what I've been up to!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

So here is a little token of my appreciation.........















1 of each.....6 x 6 Design Paper from the

*** Autumn Meadows Collection (Holiday Mini Catalog)
*** Holiday Lounge Collection
*** Noveau Chic Collection
*** Merry Moments Collection

3 of each Big Felts Flurries (White, Baja Breeze and Red Riding Hood)

Several Chip Board from the *On Board Essential*, *On Board Something Seasonal* Collection

2 Packages for my favorite Silver Pearls :)

Several different Note Cards, Love Notes and Pocket Note Cards including Envelopes

1 Package of Large Scalloped Rectangle Spellbinders

1 Case of SU Stampin' Pastels

1 SU - *Holiday & Wishes* Stamp Set

1 SU - *From the Garden* Stamp Set

1 SU - *Celebrations* Stamp Set


VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!

Only US and Canadian Residents may play at this time!!! When you sign up please leave your FULL NAME or e-mail address if you don't have a blog!!! This giveaway will be short so make sure to sign up quickly!!!

I'll pick the winner on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th in the evening and I will announce it on my blog post TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!

I WILL HAVE AN *INTERNATIONAL BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY* ON MY BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!! This will include your choice of one brand spankin' new FLOURISHES SET from the October Release ...which will be going on tonight!!! Plus I will include a few other Clear Stamps!!!! So make sure you stop by again on Tuesday!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully you'll check out the OCC Challenge tomorrow!?!

Hugs
~Silke~ ************ DRAWING IS CLOSED NOW ***************

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!!

Hi again!!!

Hope you are having a great Sunday?!? Sorry for being late...the girls and I decided to go shopping in Savannah!!!

Thank you so much for playing for the Blog Candy!!! You guys are so fun to to hang out with!!!
Loved all your guesses, but I think the close up photo of our Luke really fooled ya :)

Yes, he is very muscular and healthy - he looks like his daddy that lives just two streets over from us, hopefully one day I get a picture of both of them together?!?

Anyway - Luke's weight on May, 22nd was 68.1 pounds!!!

There were a few close guesses, but Jackie C. was the closest!!!

Here is what she said......

Jackie C said...
My guess is Luke weighs 68 pounds! I absolutely LOVE your blog and your creations are very inspiring. Thank you for the chance to win a fabulous assortment of blog candy!!

Congrats Jackie - please e-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com so I can mail the goodies to you soon!!!

I promise my next Blog Candy giveaway will be able to be sent internationally :) !!! My sweet and very clever friend Linda suggested to make it an *Acrylic* Stamp giveaway and I totally love this idea....so watch out and start following my blog!!! Thanks Linda for the idea :)!!!

Enjoy the rest of your evening!!! Hugs ~S~

BLOG CANDY and a card for Banana Split Sunday!!!

HEY EVERYONE!!!

It's time for some Anniversary Blog Candy!!! I hope you like what I've put together????
But first I want to show you a quick *Graduation* card I put together for the Banana Split Sunday - Tied up with Ribbon Challenge!!!

This cute Set I'm using is from the 2RedBananas May Release called May Journaling Spot.

You can hardly see it, but I have stamped the Real Red CS with the smaller stars using Real Red Ink.

I punched the So Saffron CS with the SU Scalloped Edge Punch. Next I added the So Saffron Ribbon. I tied the bow separately and adhered it with some Glue Dots.

The sentiment was inked in Basic Black and cut with the Small Curved Rectangles Nestie.

Next I stamped the smaller star image from this Set onto Real Red CS using Real Red Ink again. This time I cut them out, raised them with Stampin Dimensionals and dressed them up with the Silver Pearls (Michael's)!!! Of course I had to add more of the Pearls onto my ribbon treatment :)!!!

Thank you for being so patient and looking at my card :) !!! Now it's time for the goodies!!!

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Here is what you can win for playing along.....- make sure to check out the details for playing first!!!
1 Past SAB Set - Yummy

1 Past SAB Set - Polka Dot Punches

1 Retired Hostess Level 3 Set - Happiness Always (Fall/Winter 2008 Catalog)

1 Mini Note Kit - Note of Thanks (page 208 current Catalog)

Some embellishments:

- 1 Past SAB Ribbon - Certainly Celery

- 1 Package of my favorite Silver Pearls

- 1 Package of K&Company Dew Gems

- Assorted SU Flower Fushions (all colors - see page 177 current Catalog)

- 1 Nugget Tin from Papertrey Ink as well as

- some brand spankin' new Vintage Rustic Wooden buttons from Papertrey Ink!!!

Okay I left the best for last!!!!

I will mail you the brand spankin' new In-Color *Rich Razzleberry* Cardstock, Ink and Refill on top of the goodies I have shown you above!!! (If the Winner is a SU demo and has this color already we'll work out something different!!!)

Here is what you have to do in order to win!!! With all the craziness the last few weeks I totally forgot to tell you that our Boxer puppy *Luke* had a birthday!!! Our boy is 1 year old!!!

On his birthday we took him to the Vet and I would like to know from you how much *Luke* weighs now??? If you follow my blog you know already how much his weight was last time and probably have a better chance to get close to the right number!!!

If more than one person has the right number I will let my little Miriam pick the winner!!!

Only US, APO and Canadian Residents may play (sorry it's sooooo darn expensive to ship internationally :( !!! )

I can't wait to see what you will guess?!? Have fun playing!!! I'll pick a winner this Sunday afternoon June, 7th !!! *********Giveaway is closed now!!!!***********

THE WINNER IS.........

THANK YOU ALL FOR PLAYING ALONG!!! I'm so thrilled that you stopped by!!!

I'm gonna make this short ......the winner is

Carol said...
OMG!!!!! What great blog candy!!!Please pick me, please pick me -No, I'm not 7, just really excited about the chance to win.Love your blog and your projects are truly beautiful. Thanks Silke.Carol

Carol - please e-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com to claim your goodies!!!

Hope you stop by again tomorrow for the OCC Challenge and we also starting a three day Sneak Peek Preview for * There She Goes*!!!

FINALLY - I'm early with my post SURPRISE!!!!

I HAVE SOME BLOG CANDY FOR YOU ALL!!! Sorry it took me so long to get this posted...hope you all like what I'm giving away???

I have reached over 200' k hits a while back - going on 300'k - WOW , I have over 100 Blog Followers - wahooooo!!! So many loyal subscribers and I made so many awesome friends blogging....so I celebrating all this in one - LOL!!!

I know I said this before, but I really want you all to know how much I appreciate you stopping by my blog and take the time to write me via e-mail - you guys just make my day!!!

Here is what one lucky winner will get:

- 6" x 6" *Delicate Dots* DP Collection
- 6" x 6" *Manchester* DP Collection
- 6" x 6" *Taste of Textile* Collection

- 1 Package of my favorite Silver Pearls (avail. Michael's)
- 1 Package of my favorite White Pearls

- 1 large & small Corduroy Brad, Button - in Baja Breeze ( feat. in the upcoming Occasions Mini)
- 1 large & small Corduroy Brad, Button - in Kiwi Kiss

- Your choice of 5 colors pre-cut *BigZ XL Die Box#2*

- 1 *Botanical Blooms* Set from the SAB
- 1 *Congrats* Set from the SAB

- plus 1 Ribbon Bundle from the SAB (almost forgot!!!)

VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!
Only US and Canadian Residents may play!!! When you sign up please leave your FULL NAME or e-mail address if you don't have a blog!!! I had a little mix up last time, were two ladies had the same first name.......

This giveaway will be short so make sure to sign up quickly!!! I'll pick the winner
THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH IN THE EVENING!!!

*******DRAWING IS DONE - I'M ANNOUNCING THE WINNER IN SHORTLY******

SC209, CC199 Special Delivery and some great News...

Good Morning everyone!!!

I have to share some wonderful news with you!!!! Jennifer Meyer has asked me to join the fabulous OCC Group - OMG - I always loved playing in the Challenges and now I'm part of this fab group - wahhoooo!!!!

I'm so happy to announce that Jackie Pedro is not only a Verve Diva now, but she is also part of the OCC Group as well as the super talented Kim Teasdale!!!

I hope you hop on over to the OCC Blog and check out the news as well as the new Banner that you can add to you blog!!!

This new coming year will be filled with lots of fun Challenges and I hope you all have time to play along!!!

Next I have a little something for you to play my *Blog Candy* - I recently had a wonderful lady visiting me.....She is a member of the Dirty Girls and if you would like to play just let me know which one of the talented DD ladies has visit me - You have only one try!!!!

If there are more than one that player that have the correct answer I'll have my little Miriam
pick the final winner!!!

You can play until this Saturday January 03,2009 10:00 am for the beautiful new Papertrey Ink *Raspberry Fizz* Design Paper and (1 each) and 5 sheets of Raspberry Cardstock. I also added some of the Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon and Stitched Ribbon plus I added some of my favorite Pearl Gems!!!

Only US, APO and Canadian Addresses may play!!! Have fun - can't wait to hear who you think stopped by - he, he, he!!! I'll have a picture waiting for you to proof it too.....LOL!!!

So much going on.....now I want to share my card I made for the SC209.....

Like I said our family is completely of schedule.....so I was up again late and just saw that Roxie posted the SC209. Since it was a pretty simple Sketch I thought I'll play along!!!

The colors I chose are from Tuesday's CC199 - So Saffron, Bravo Burgundy and Handsome Hunter.....pretty though colors if you ask me, but I had no choice - it's late and my gray cell's are running out of steam - LOL!!!

I used the new *Special Delivery* Set from *There She Goes*. It will be available on January 1st, 2009 - check out Jessica's blog for more *Sneak Peeks*!!!

I made the Sketch into a 5" x 5" card. I colored the image with some matching Prisma Markers as well as the Handsome Hunter Marker. To dress it all up I added some Silver Brads.

If you go down one more post you can see another card I made with this same darling Set!!!

Hope you like it??? ~TFL~

I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!!

Blog Candy Winner.....

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:38
Timestamp: 2008-12-21 20:46:54 UTC

Hey you all - we have a Winner!!!

It's Holly said... Congratulations, well deserved indeed. My favourite stamp set is one of their new ones I love roses. It's just gorgeous.

I can't wait to order this Set and start making some cards!!!

Holly - Congratulations!!! Because it's the Holiday Season - not only do you have the Blog Candy coming to you, but I'll mail you this new Rose Set as well!!!

Thank you everyone for playing!!! Now I know what else to put on my wishlist - LOL!!!

Lordy - Lordy - guess what....???

I'M TURNING *40* - THAT'S RIGHT!!!

I can't believe it - I actually feel like *29* again - LOL!!! It's really crazy how fast time does fly by!!!

My girls are having everything planned for my big day this coming Monday....and I can't wait to see what they will come up with!!! This usually turns out to be a week long celebration.....got to love it - LOL!!!

Anyway - I'm not dwelling that I'm aging gracefully...oh no - we'll celebrate this awesome event with some *BLOG CANDY*!!! (click on the photo to see a close up!!!)

Here is what you will get:

***The whole *Little Paper Shop* September Release - thanks to the wonderful owner Julia Smears for mailing me a second Set after my first Set was held up in Customs!!!

***Two of each new SU *Filigree Brads*.

***Two of each new SU *Flower Brads*.

***One Package of my favorite *Halfback Pearls*.

***One Package of my favorite *Silver Pearls*.

***The retired and oh so cute - *Snowflurries* Set.

***The new Level I Hostess Set - *Organic Grace*.

***One Set of the new SU Holiday DP *Frosty Day* - cut into 6x6.
***One Set of the new SU Holiday DP *Ski Slope* - cut into 6x6.
***One Set of the new SU Holiday DP *Windsor Knot* - cut into 6x6.

***One of each new In-Color 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

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

IN ORDER TO WIN THIS *BLOG CANDY* I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
*WHAT IS THE NICEST THING/GESTURE ANYONE HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY???*

I will pick *one* lucky Winner on my Birthday Monday, October, 2oth - at about 10:20 am!!! These are my lucky numbers - LOL!!! I'm sorry only US and Canadian Residents can play!!!

Please leave a name or a e-mail address if you are not a *blogger*!!!

Can't wait to hear your stories!!!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Hello everyone!!!

I had so much fun reading your comments - some of them brought back some fun memories of my own pregnancies!!!! Thank you all for sharing your wonderful experiences and cravings!!!

We have a lucky Winner and it's Clara aka

stampwithclara said...
Congratulations on your awesome blog and thank you for sharing your art with us and inspiring us! The blog candy looks great - thanks for your generosity! Well the best part of my pregnancy was I only gained about 18-20 pounds and Samantha weighed 9 lbs 9 oz at birth so after having her and with breastfeeding I actually lost weight! It was the easiest way to lose weight I've found so far...hmm maybe I should have another. LOL Clara

Thank you all for playing along and I hope you will stop by again soon!!! Have a great day!!!

Congratulations Clara please e-mail me your address under silkeledlow@yahoo.com!!!

WOW - WOW - WOW

Today is the 3rd Day of Little Paper Shop's Sneak Peak Preview!!!

This super sweet Set called *Swell News* is the perfect addition to your collection for spreading the exciting news that you are pregnant or just to say Congratulations to someone who's expecting!!!

I have base my card on Taylor's TECC21 Sketch. You can see it right here.

The fun DP is from Bo Bunny's *Shabby Princess* Collection. The card base is Very Vanilla and I have layered it with Purely Pomegranate.

The image was stamped on to Watercolor Paper and I have used some matching Inks from SU - Purely Pomegranate, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, River
Rock and Bashful Blue - to color it.



This card measures 5" x 5". I have used Whisper White as my base and layered Real Red and So Saffron on top. Have you noticed I'm using a bit more DP these days - LOL!!!

The Wild Wasabi DP is from the Hostess Set Prints Pack and it was layered half way on the So Saffron CS. To cover the edge I have added the 5/8" Real Red Ribbon from SU.

The image was colored with the matching Inks - So Saffron, Wild Wasabi and Real Red. To finish it all off I have added the small Silver Brads from SU in each corner.

Hope you like it???



This is the fun part now - LOL!!!

I can not believe that I have reached my 100,000 mark - WOW - you guys.....

The best part of hosting my own blog is when you guys stop by and you are taking the time to leave me a comment or even write me a personal e-mail telling me how much you are liking my blog and cards!!! That is the best reward ever!!!

That's why I'm giving away this *BLOG CANDY* which is only a small token of my appreciation to you all.

Here is what you will receive:

1 SU Stamp Set - *Tags So Much* (retired)
1 CTMH Set - *Rustic Flowers*
1 Bag of assorted Prima Flowers
1 Bag of Hero Arts *Sequins*
1 Pckg. of Bazzill *Really Big Brads*
1 Pckg. of CTMH *Flower Rhinestones*
1 Pckg. of Making Memories *Charmed Plaques*
1 Papertrey *Tin Box*
3 Plain Coasters for making Note Pads, etc.
1 Making Memories 6"x6" *Mini Album* and some different Ribbons.

Julia over from Little Paper Shop is so generous and will throw in the new *Swell News* Set - Thank you Julia!!!

Hope you like all the goodies???

This offer is only available to US and Canadian Addresses ONLY!!!

Here is what you will have to do - leave a comment on this post and let me know what the best part of your pregnancy was??? Did you have any cravings - maybe you didn't feel good or you can even let us know how much weight you have gained (only if you feel comfortable with that info - LOL!!!)......Of course if you have not had any kiddos yet maybe you can share something about your own arrival???

I must tell you that I had the best pregnancies ever.....I gained each time like 35 pounds....and they only thing I've shared with all three pregnancies was - I have lost my balance a couple of times and fell on my butt, even to the point where I fell on the street and I had to be hospitalized (I think I was like 8 months along).....but other than that I was fine - LOL!!!!

I'm so looking forward hearing from you!!! I will draw a winner this coming Wednesday, June 25th, in the later afternoon!!! Have a great weekend!!!

CLOSED - WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

BLOG CANDY WINNER!!!

Here is the Winner

Kerry J. said...
This one's an oldie but a goodie! It's one of Julee's mojo sketches.http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com/2007/09/mojo-monday-week-2.htmlThanks for the chance to win!

Please e-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com to claim your prize!!! Don't forget to stop by Kerry's blog.

I will try to make a card with this Sketch next and I will add this card to your prize!!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR PLAYING!!! I WILL CONTINUE MAKING CARD WITH YOUR FAVORTIE SKETCH SO PLEASE STOP BY AGAIN TO SEE IF I HAVE CHOSEN YOURS....!!!