Hand Stamped By Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers: Anything Goes

Hello stamping friends!!

How is your week going? Mine seemed to blur by! Where does the time go? We have a very busy weekend coming up. Tonight I have Bunco with some of my friends - it's always a fun night. On Saturday we will be at the ball fields all day long. Ansley's team has pictures at 8:00am (need to be there at 7:45) then a game from 9am-10:30. Ryan has pictures at 2:00 (need to be there at 1:45) then a game from 3pm-4:30pm. I'm going to be one tired and stinky mom!! LOL Then on Sunday we have church and life group/bible study. One weekend we need to have off so we can get some yard work done! Maybe one day soon. 

We interrupt this program...I am writing this post during American Idol and all I can say is WOW!!! That was shocking and ridiculous! Not that Jessica was almost voted off, but the reaction of the judges. My husband was fuming that they were so unprofessional!! Jessica is NOT my favorite and I wouldn't have voted for her...and obviously I'm not the only one since she didn't get the votes this week. But this is "AMERICAN IDOL", NOT JLo, Randy and Steven Idol! America voted...and didn't vote for Jessica!! Sorry, but if it was Colton, Phillip, or Skyler, I doubt they would have saved them! Personally Jessica and Joshua need to go. 

Well at least the "save" is gone and now America's votes will count!

Ok, so today it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers challenge. I finally had a little time to play along. 

The challenge is: Anything Goes!! How easy is that?!

I needed to bring a gift to Bunco tonight that begins with the letter "P" for the Bunco Basket (the person with the last "Bunco" of the night wins the basket). 

So for my gift, I'm bringing a "Pink Box of cards"...

I figure I have some cards on hand so it would make an easy gift! However, it took 4 tries before I got the measurements for the box correct!! UG!!

I used some White Silk ribbon, The Bow Easy, pearl swirls, and pom pom ribbon.

Now it's your turn!! The challenge runs through April 26th.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: For the Home

Hello stamping friends!!

Well, I had a heck of a week! Tuesday night I went to the Jimmy Buffet Concert with a few friends. The concert wasn't until 8pm, but we got there at 2pm. Let's just say that drinking 8 hours straight, beer, jello shots, and some evil creation called "Drunkin' Gummy Bears" is a deadly combination - when consumed on a Tuesday, it will "kill" your Wednesday! Yep, that's right, I had a NASTY hangover on Wednesday! 

But by Thursday morning I was fine and dandy and worked hard to get caught up on orders. 

Luckily I already had this project done so I didn't miss out on the fun!

It's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge!

Our challenge is being hosted by the fabulous Tanya and her challenge is:

Home Decorations (non card item)!

This is a fun challenge and I had a few ideas. However, I was in need of a non-holiday banner to hang in the house so this was the perfect time...

This is Bear Hug which was designed after my daughter Ansley.

And this one is Super Ryan which was designed after my son Ryan. 

The images were stamped in Stampin' Up Basic Brown ink onto watercolor paper and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os.

The papers are from my stash (not who they are from, but I got them at AC Moore). I also added a few flowers and used some Brown Check Ribbon to hang the banner.

The letters were die cut from a sizzix alphabet set.

Now it's your turn. The challenge runs through Feb 16th.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Stamp and Create Challenge & Wags 'n Whiskers Product Spotlight

Hello stamping friends!!

Did you have a nice weekend? Since my kids were only back to school on Thursday, I still have so much to do so I did some work on Saturday. Then I spent the rest of the weekend working on ideas and projects for the house. I had made window valances for our family room/breakfast area, but still needed to make matching curtains for the large sliding glass doors. I am almost finished - I ran out of thread so I had to take a break but will hopefully have them finished by tomorrow. I'll try to take a picture when I can. 

I also discovered the time vortex of "Pinerest"! LOL Oh my gosh! What amazing ideas! Some crazy, gorgeous home decor idea, organizing tips, cleaning tips, and DIY projects! I am waiting for my invitation to pin, but I have copied links in a separate folder for some of my favorite ideas. I hope to work on one of them this week! :-) But, I warn you...you will loose hours on Pinerest!! But the good news is many of the ideas I liked were time-saving ideas - so, although I now have a ton of "honey do" projects, many of them are frugal! Like re-organizing my huge pantry! I was inspired by one organized pantry and decided it was time to go through mine. I'm only part-way through, but it looks so much better already! 

Ok, so it's time for a new Stamp and Create Challenge, Product Spotlight, and Weekly Candy!

First up, we have 2 stamps for the weekly candy!!

See details and enter the candy here. 

Next up, the new Product Spotlight Sale is: 

Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber and Digitals Stamps

On Sale 25% off this week!

We also have a new Monthly Challenge: Anything Goes!!

Here is my card...

I used the adorable Just for You (on sale this week) which was designed after my son Ryan and Bo Bo (his stuffed dog/blanket)! I also used Splotchy by The Greeting Farm around the image. The papers are MME Fly a Kite paired with Brown/Ivory Check Ribbon and a Vintage Button.

I found some corrugated paper at my AC Moore and used some Stampin' Up punches for a fun accent...

The image was stamped in Basic Brown Ink and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os...

Now it's your turn!! Come join the challenge this month!!

This card is also for the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmaker: No Floral Embellishments

Sketch and Stash: Sketch

Thanks for stoping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: White on White

Hello stamping friends!!

Well, it's finally time to get back into the swing of our normal routine! The kids went back to school yesterday after having almost 3 full weeks off! We had a great Holiday season but it is always great to have a quiet house to myself again! :-)

It's crazy, though, that that the post office clerk told me we were about to have another postal holiday! I said "what?!!" Apparently Martin Luther King is earlier than normal this year - or maybe it just seems that way? But on Jan 16th there's no school or mail again! Basically after being off school for almost 3 weeks, they go to school for 2 days, have a weekend off, go back for a week, then have a 3 day weekend! 

Anyway, it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge! It seems like it's been forever that I have been able to have my DT card done on time! I guess it's a good thing that I'm one of the WnW bosses, right?! LOL

The new challenge is: White on White plus one color

One lucky participant will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp.

You don't have to use a WnW stamp on you card to enter, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW Digi!

Here is my card...

Since the Holiday supplies were still out on my desk and I was short a few Christmas cards this year, I decided that it's NEVER too early to make Christmas cards! So I pulled out the adorable Hannah Fairy. And turned her in a little Santa's helper!!

I used mostly white cardstock (the one layer embossed with a cuttle bug snowflake folder), but added some red paper from Echo Park Dots and Stripes. The snowflakes are Layers Snowflake Dies from Whimsy Stamps and covered with Star Dust Stickles. They are paired with some pearls and White Silk ribbon using the Bow Easy. 

Hannah was embossed in black onto watercolor paper, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, cut out, and attached with dimensionals...

I added liquid pearls to the white part of her dress.

Now it's your turn! The challenge runs through Jan 19th.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons: Fairies

Crafty Creations: Heat Embossing

Creative Belli Challenge: Snowflakes

Divas by Design: Christmas

Flutter by Wednesday: Open - must use a Butterfly, Fairy, or Angel

 

Stamp and Create Sweet Pea Sale & Magical Monday Sketch challenge

Hello stamping friends!! 

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!! We sure did! Since we didn't have family in town and we didn't go out of town ourselves, we went to a friend's house for dinner. Scott helped deep-fry the turkeys (they cooked two) and it was sooo yummy! Let's not talk about the small fire, though!! (wink)

No, I did NOT go out on Black Friday! I can not stand big crowds, rude people, or long lines so we stayed far away from the stores! We did put up the inside Christmas decorations (at least most of them). Friday night my husband went out with some of his guy friends so I took the kids to the movies to see Arthur Christmas. It is such a cute movie! There were many "laugh-out loud" moments. Since my husband didn't get to see it, I wouldn't doubt that we will go see it again before Christmas, it really was super cute!

On Saturday morning my husband helped me rearrange my craft room. Then I spent the rest of the day organizing the craft room and store room. Finally things have a "place"! When we moved in in March, the movers asked me where I wanted my heavy desk - apparently I didn't want it where I told them to put it but it was too heavy to deal with until I couldn't stand it any longer! I still need to decorate the room. My husband said there is too much furniture to move to attempt to paint the room at the moment so it will stay the "builder beige" for a little longer. But I can add some curtains and decorative elements to help dress it up. I took some pictures so I will try to post those later this week. 

Then on Sunday I had to relax and recover from the busy weekend!

Ok, so not it's time for another 2 card post!

There is a new weekly candy over at the Stamp and Create Blog...

Go to this post to enter the candy.

The new Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create this week is:

Sweet Pea Stamps!

All Sweet Pea Stamps are on sale 25% off through Sunday. Please note that some designs will NOT be restocked so grad them while you can!

Please scroll down for my Magical Monday Challenge card.

Here is a card I made using one of the Sweet Pea Stamps on sale this week...

I love this Pirate Captain Mermaid illustrated by Elaine Cox for Sweet Pea Stamps. The papers are Echo Park Splash along with Anchor Charm, pearls, liquid pearls, stickles, and Magical Mini Letter Seals by Whimsy Stamps. 

The image was embossed in black onto watercolor paper and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os...

This is also for the following challenge:

Alphabet Challenge: V is for Very Vibrant

Next up is the new Magical Monday Challenge!

We are sponsored this week by 

The new challenge is a sketch by the fabulous Heidi...

Just remember that you MUST use a Magical Image for the Magical Monday Challenges!

My card is actually a "double-challenge" card. Since I missed the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge on Friday, I thought I would combine them. 

The Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge is: Snow Angels

Use an angel or fairy on your card. 

Here's my take on the Magical Monday Sketch and Wags 'n Whiskers Snow Angels challenge...

I used the adorable Ansley's Surprise by Wags 'nWhiskers (designed after my daughter Ansley and our dog Princess). The papers are Echo Park Season's Greetings. The sentiment is Wild Rose Studio Circle Sentiments. 

Again, the image was embossed in black onto watercolor paper and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os...

This card is also for the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Christmas

Crafting When we Can: Borrow a sketch from another challenge

Paper Sundaes Challenge: Winter Wonderland

Stamptacular Sunday: Anything Christmas

 

Now it's your turn!! The Magical Monday Challenge runs through Dec 11th and the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge runs through Dec 8th.

 

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Christmas

Hello stamping friends!

Happy Veterans Day to my US friends. For those of you who have served our Country (or are married to someone who has served our Country), I want to say THANK YOU!!!! Thank you so much for what you do for our country. Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated! Without you, we would not live in such a wonderful country. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

So today, my kids are off from school. I'm not sure what we are going to do - maybe go to the zoo? The weather is supposed to be very cool and beautiful! So we'll do something fun!

Now today it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Christmas

Let's see your Christmas designs!! One random participant will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp!

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags 'n Whiskers Digital Stamp. 

You can the Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps here and Digital Stamps here. 

Here is my card...

I used the adorable Ride 'em Ryan. I think this image is perfect for a young boy's Christmas Card.

The papers are Bo Bunny Blitzen along with Magnolia's Sweet Snowflake stamp, Christmas Circles Sentiments, Liquid Pearls, and Vintage Button.

The image was stamped in SU Basic Brown for a "vintage" feel and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os...

Now it's your turn!! The challenge runs through Nov 24th.

This card is also for the following challenges:

C.R.A.F.T.: Cute

CCEE Stampers: 3 Shapes - Square, Circle, & Rectangle

Do you Stack Up?: Photo Inspiration - Song "Over the River and Through the Woods"

Bearly Mine: One of the Boys

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always Deuteronomy 33:25 

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Black plus Ribbons or Pearls

Hello stamping friends!

What a busy week! Actually, what a busy month! I feel like I am always chasing my tail trying to catch up. But only one more weekend in October then this busy month is over. As of now, I don't have any travel plans or guest plans for November. And, I think, soccer should slow down as well. Ryan's last game is Nov 5th and Ansley's last game is Nov 12th. However, there is talk of a soccer "tournament" after the regular season! Man, I'm just about done with soccer! practices 4 nights a week is hard to keep up with. Luckily my husband usually handles soccer. But I have to make sure that everyone is fed and all Homework is done before practices. And then, weeks like this week when Scott's out of town for a few nights, we all have to go to soccer practice! 

Saturday we have two soccer games, a fall festival, then a community festival. Then on Sunday our church is putting on a fall festival. So it's going to be another busy weekend. On Monday, Ryan has a costume parade at school and Ansley has a boy/girl dance after school (which I am chaperoning). And, of course, Trick or Treating!! 

One day my laundry will get done...and folded and put away!! Right now, we just sort of live out of laundry baskets!! I don't ever seem to have the time to fold and put away the laundry before we need to wear the clothes again!! LOL

It is now time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge!!

The new challenge being hosted by Angelique is:

Black with Ribbons or Pearls!

You can add any other colors you want as long as there is at least some black (more than just the stamped image) and either a ribbon or a pearl.

The prize is a Free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp to one random participant.

You don't have to use a WnW stamp, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a Free WnW Digital Stamp!

If you are in need of any Wags 'n Whiskers images, we have them available in both Rubber Stamps and Digital Stamps.

Here is my card...

I used the adorable Furry Friends (which is the WnW Logo). The papers are Echo Park Apothecary plus some black pearls. The ribbon is from my stash from ages ago (maybe 3 years?) along with a double bow created with the Bow Easy.

The sentiment is from High Hopes that I've had for ages along with a CC Cutter Banner Tag Die.

The sketch is from Sketch and Stash this week (although I moved the location of the sentiment and bow to fit my card better). 

Furry Friends was embossed in black onto watercolor paper and watercolor with Twinkling H2Os then cut out and attached with dimensions...

Now it's your turn!! The challenge runs through Nov 10th.

 This card is also for the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz: Anything Goes

Southern Girls Challenge: Stripes and Polka Dots

Oldie but a Goodie: Forever Autumn

 Shopping our Stash: Halloween or Fall Colors

Use it Tuesday: Orange, Black or Purple

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Fall Colors

Hello stamping friends!!

It's been a busy week for me so far. I have this post scheduled since Thursday night (when I would normally do this post) I am at the Duran Duran concert in St. Augustine, FL!! I hope my camera worked and that I will be able to post pictures for you. Although, we are seated towards the back so not sure how good the pictures will be!! By the time you read this post, I might have gotten up to get the kids to school but then crawled right back into bed for a few more hours!! LOL

Tomorrow is Ryan's birthday party. We are going to a place called Adventure Landing. The kids will get to ride go-carts, play mini-golf, play laser tag, and play lots of video games!! I'll try to post his birthday party invitations tomorrow. 

Ok...so now it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers challenge: Fall Colors

One random participant will win a Free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp!

You don't need to use a WnW image on your project to enter the challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a Free Wags 'n Whiskers Digital Stamp!! Two chances to win!!

If you are in need of a WnW design, click here for Rubber stamps, and here for Digis!

And here is my card...

I decided to use the sweet and sexy Rhiannon. This card is actually a birthday card for the FABULOUS Nikki! I really hope it has arrived by now!! Her birthday was on Tuesday, but I mailed it a little late. 

The papers are My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose Hattie. I also added used the Teardrop Lace die by CC Designs and Pennant Banner Die from Whimsy Stamps.

I created a "center step card" (I was learned this card design as a Zig Zag Card, but have been since told it's called a Center Step Card).

More angles...

Rhiannon was embossed in black and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os...

Now it's your turn!! Let's see your Fall Color themed projects!!

This card is also for the following challenges:

Fab n Funky Challenges: Fall Colors

Flutter by Wednesday: Must use a Butterfly, Fairy, or Angel - use your scraps (I actually diecut the vines for different card and decided not to use them. Plus the glitter paper is scraps along with the white punched border and white scalloped banner. Oh, and the butterflies were punched from a scrap piece of vellum.

Deep Ocean Challenge: Fall Colors

Creative Stamp Friends: Fall Colors

Cutie Pie Challenge: Bingo Board (Glitter, 2 patterned papers, Flowers)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge and Pin Up Digi Release

Hello stamping friends!!

Wow! It's been a crazy week for me!! I honestly don't know where the week went!

Anyway, it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge. 

Today we are excited to finally release the Pin Ups in Digis! You can find them here.

The DT have used the digis in the challenge today. 

The new challenge is: Handmade

Make sure to add something handmade to your project. It could be handmade flowers, handmade pins, handmade crocheted flowers, etc...

One random participant will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free Wags 'n Whiskers Digi (including the new pin ups).

Here's my card...

For my card, I used the sexy Sophia. I think she makes a great Christmas card, too! I think this card will go to a friend of mine who's mind is always in the gutter!! LOL

The papers are MME Fly a Kite (seems to be my favorite paper at the moment). I also used some Liliput Flowers, Cameo Roses, and mini roses.

For my "handmade" piece, I created a hat pin...

Here's a close up of Sophia... 

 

 Now it's your turn!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks. 

Make sure to check out the rest of the DT samples on the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

 ~Lacey

ABC Christmas Challenge: T

Hello stamping friends!!

I'm back today with the newest ABC Christmas Challenge.

We are now on T: Tiny 4

Make 4 Tiny Cards or 4 Tags

We are sponsored this week by...me!!

For my project, I decided to make 4 quick and easy tags...

I printed Bear Hug Digi by Wags 'n Whiskers onto Kraft card stock. I sprayed them with some Shimmerz Spritz, then added some layers of scrap DP. The striped paper is foil from Kaisercraft Class or '87. I added some black ric rac ribbon, a punched snowflake, and pearl brad. 

I lightly colored in the lips, cheeks, and eyes on the images with Copics...

It's hard to capture the shimmer, but you can see some of the heavier spots.

Now it's your turn! The challenge is open for 2 weeks. 

Make sure to check out the rest of the awesome DT at the Challenge blog. 

This card is also for:

Cupcake Craft Challenge: Teddy Bear

Magical Monday: Christmas (must use a Magical image)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Magical "Christmas" Challenge & The Bow Easy Sale

Hello Stamping Friends!!

I hope you had a lovely weekend! We spent a lot of time with friends and had a wonderful weekend. Our church had a morning service outdoors and it was wonderful with the cooler/breezy Fall'ish weather. I say "fall'ish" since we really don't have a "Fall" season in Northern Florida. However, it is nice that it was in the upper 70's. The highs are in the mid-80's this week so not HOT, but not exactly "cool"! At least it's nice not to sweat while walking the 15 feet to the mailbox!! LOL

Today I have a double purpose card for you today for both the Stamp and Create Product Spotlight and the Magical Monday Challenge.

First off, the Stamp and Create Product Spotlight this week is the Bow Easy. All week, the Bow Easy is on sale 25% off! There is a limit of 3 per person at the sale price.

Also, there is a new Weekly Candy over at the Stamp and Create Blog. You can find out details here.

Next up is the Magical Monday Challenge: "Magical Christmas".

We would love to see you make a Christmas Card using a Magical Character. We will allow Santa and Rudolph to be considered "Magical" during the Holidays. But remember, you must use a "Magical" character on your card to be entered into the sponsor's prize. 

We are being sponsored this week by

Now on to my Challenge card...

I used the adorable Angelica from Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamps on my card. I love that she is a multi-season fairy!! The papers are My Mind's Eye Fly a Kite. I also used some White Grosgrain ribbon, the Bow Easy, brads, stickles, and Tear Drop Lace Die from CC Designs. 

The sketch is from Pink Ink Sketches this week.

Angelica was embossed in black onto watercolor paper then watercolored with Twinkling H2Os... 

Now it's your turn! The Magical Monday Challenge will run through Oct 2nd.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Corrosive Challenge: Punches and Dies

Stamptacular Sunday: Just Saying

The Squirrel and the Fox: Anything Goes (first challenge)

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge: Glitter

One Stop Craft: Girly

 

I'll be back tomorrow with the first of my High Hopes Christmas Release Sneak Peeks. The release and Blog Hop are on Thursday.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Lace

Hello stamping friends!!

It's been a crazy week!! My husband was out of town for 3 days - of which the kids had soccer practice. So after dealing with the store, homework, and dinner - I also had to take 2 kids to soccer practice every night then come home to get showers and bedtime routine done! I don't know how single mom's do it! Honestly, I'm pooped!! 

We also have a busy weekend planned. I will probably have to take a nap to keep up with it!! LOL

Ok, so now it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge!

This week's challenge theme is: Lace (real or faux)

(Hehe, every time I type the word Lace, it ends up being "Lacey", then I have to remove the "y" :-) Guess my fingers type faster than the brain thinks!! LOL

You don't need to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card to enter the drawing for the free Wags' n Whiskers stamp. But if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW digi!

If you are in need of some Wags 'n Whiskers stamps, you can find the rubber stamps here and the digis here. 

Speaking of Digis, we will be releasing the Pin-Ups as digis in 2 weeks!

I also want to mention that there is a DT Call over at the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog.

To enter the DT Call, enter this week's challenge and add "DT" by your name.

Make sure to check out the Challenge Blog to see the details of the DT Call.

Here is my card...

Ansley was invited to a birthday party this weekend. So I thought it was time to pull out Ansley's Surprise again! This image is perfect for girls birthdays. But did you know it was designed as a Christmas stamp? It works for both occasions.

I used some My Mind's Eye Life of the Party paper. I just LOVE the colors in this pad!! I also used some pearls, pink wrinkle ribbon, and lace. 

The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches this week.

The image was embossed in black, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, then cut out and attached with dimensionals.

Now it's your turn! Let's see your take on the Lace challenge. I love how some of the DT used the "faux lace" option!

This card is also for the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks: Embossing Heat or Dry (I have both)

CCEE Stampers: Pretty in Pink - include Lace/Doily

Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes

Moving along with the Times: Sparkle (stickles on the wings and headband of the image)

Crafting for All Seasons: Birthday

Magical Monday: Anything Goes

Stamp Something: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday & Stamp and Create Challenges

Hello Stamping friends!!

I hope you all are having a lovely weekend! It's long weekend for us in the States so we are out of town in Tennessee visiting family. We also went to the University of Tennessee football game on Saturday. It was the first time the kids got to go to a game. My husband was born and raised in TN so he's a huge Volunteer Fan (during good times and bad). I'm from South Florida so my team is technically University of Miami Hurricanes. But since I didn't go to the school, and their in a different division than UT, I can still be a UT fan with not much complication. Anyway, I will try to post pictures as soon as I can. 

Just a quick reminder that today is the last day of the Labor Day sale at Stamp and Create. 

10% off everything in the store when you used discount code laborday (all lowercase - all one word) at checkout.

Now it's time for a new Stamp and Create Monthly Challenge and the Magical Monday Challenge.

First up is the Stamp and Create Challenge.

Since it's time for the kids to go back to school (if they aren't already back like mine are), how about a "Back to School Challenge"!!

I've had this card made for awhile now since I made it for Ansley's teacher on the first day of school...

The image is one of the new Belles n Whistles called Sweet Apples. The papers are Class of '87 from Kaisercraft. I also added some pearls and fairytale roses.  

The picket fence and grass were created with my Silhouette Machine. The "4" was die cut using a cuttlebug die and some glitter cardstock. PS the 4 is because she's the 4th grade teacher.

Isn't she such a sweetie?!

This card is also for the following challenges:

Come and get it challenge: Back to School

Crazy 4 Challenges: Back to School

One Stop Craft: Back to School

And now the new Magical Monday Challenge: Anything Magical Goes.

That's right, it's an Open Challenge - however, you still need to use a Magical image to enter the challenge. 

We are sponsored this challenge by

For my project, I decided to alter a Composition Notebook for Ansley for church. She needs to bring  Composition Book to church each Sunday so I thought I was cover one using an image that was designed after her...

I used the sweet Say a Prayer from Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps. I also used some nestabilities, SU border punch, and Pennant Dies from Whimsy Stamps. Her name was created on the Silhouette machine.

The papers are Echo Park Splash 12x12 scrapbook kit.

The layout is from Sketch Saturday.

The back...

Now it's your turn!!

This is also for the following challenges:

Crafting when we can: Anything Goes

Wags 'n Whiskers: Anything but a Card

Sweet Stampin': Anything but Birthday

Click here for the Stamp and Create Back to School Challenge and here for the Magical Monday: Anything Goes challenge.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Anything but a Card

Hello stamping friends!!

Just a quick reminder that Stamp and Create is having a store-wide Labor Day Weekend Sale! 

10% off everything in the store when you used the discount code laborday (all lowercase-all one word).

Now it's time for a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge. 

This week's our hostess is Angelique and her challenge is: Anything but a Card!

On random participant will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

You do not need to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your project, but if you do, you will be entered into a second drawing for a free WnW Digi!

Usually I don't like these types of challenges unless I can make a scrapbook page. But this challenge came at the right time for me. We're redecorating my daughter Ansley's room and she needed something to hang above her chest of drawers. Since the Wags 'n Whiskers Angels were designed based on Ansley, I thought it would be a good idea to create a wall hanging for her room...

I printed Bear Hugs Digital Stamp onto Watercolor Paper at 9" tall. I colored the image with Twinkling H2Os to match her new bedspread (a lot harder to do on the larger scale) and mounted it onto some awesome Glitter Cardstock from American Crafts (I get mine from my local A.C. Moore). I punched out some lime green circles (1/2", 1", and 1 1/4" Stampin' Up punches) and attached them with scor-tape.

When it was finished, I put it in a 12"x12" shadowbox frame... 

Here's a sneak peek of her new room design. We're not finished and we don't want our friends to see it until her birthday party on September 10th. 

Now it's your turn!! I can't wait to see your take on the Anything but a Card Challenge!!

Make sure to check out the rest of the awesome DT projects over at the Challenge Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - Outdoor Fun

Hello stamping friends!!

I hope you all are having a great week so far. I can't believe the first week of school is almost done! We have a busy weekend planned with some fun activities with friends. So not much relaxing will be happening this weekend. But it's all good. 

Today is a new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge. I'm your hostess this week and my challenge is:
Outdoor Fun

Let's see your creation using some sort of Outdoor Fun activity.

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW digital stamp.

For my project, I decided to create another scrapbook page (figure I have enough cards and I'm really behind in scrapbooking)... 

I actually made this over the summer, but held onto it for this challenge. This is a layout about our Father's Day trip to the Baseball park!! We have minor league baseball here in Jacksonville. It's much more low-key than a Major League game, but we still had a great time.

The left side... 

The right side... 

The paper is an old Stampin' Up set. I thought the stripes reminded me of a baseball uniform.

A close up of the stamped image...

I used Home Run embossed in black, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, cut out, and attached with dimensionals.

The sun was cut using a free Silhouette image, cut out in cardstock, then I stitched some embossing thread along the edges. I'll be honest that it was a total fluke that each ray of the sun had the stitching in the same places!! I was sure that I would end up with some odd stitch, but it all worked out!

I created a tag-like journaling on the computer. It lists the purchases of the day resembling one of the those credit card commercials..."tickets, $x, parking $x, Popcorn, $x, Father's Day at the park...Priceless..."

The title was first cut with the silhouette. then I tacked them to a scrap piece of cardstock and ran it through my Fiscars Crimper. I removed the title from the cardstock and attached it to the layout using dimensionals.

I really like how this turned out!! It was a really great day at the ballpark, too!!

Now it's your turn. Let's see your Outdoor Fun Projects!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers meets Magical Monday: Banners, Glitter & Sparkle

Hello stamping friends!

The kids and I had a great time tubing on Friday with our church at the Ichetucknee Springs Park. Scott had to work so he couldn't join us. I rented a small inflatable boat as well as an inner-tube. Ansley spent most of the time in the tube and Ryan spent most of the time in the boat with me (and freaking out every time Ansley was a few feet away - he worries a bit)!

Today, the kids and I are driving 5 hours to South Florida to visit more family and friends - one last trip before the kids go back to school on the 16th. We will be home Friday night.

Here are some quick pictures from our tubing trip on Friday...

Ansley in the tube hanging on to the boat.

Ryan in his friend's double tube (notice how he's still holding on to my boat? He would freak out if we weren't attached)!!

Here's a self-portrait of me and Ryan in the boat!! LOL

After tubbing, we went to the natural Spring. This watering hole was FREEZING!! Seriously, I broke out in a rash from the extreme cold. The picture above are some of our friends we went with. The kids are on the rocks but the blue water behind them was very deep - very clear and beautiful, but very deep. 

Here are me and the kids on the rocks.

Since I didn't get my Wags 'n Whiskers card done on Friday, I decided to combine that challenge with the new Magical Monday Challenge.

The Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge is: Sparkly

The Magical Monday Challenge is: Banners & Glitter

The sponsor for the Magical Monday Challenge is Pollycraft Stamps:

Just remember, you MUST use a MAGICAL IMAGE on your design to qualify for the Magical Monday prize. 

Here is my card...another zig zag card...

I used the sweet Lacey Fairy stamp from Wags 'n Whiskers.  The papers are Summer Days from Echo Park. I also used some Rhinestones, pink ric rac ribbon, Pennant Banner die from Whimsy Stamps and Butterfly die from CC Designs. The sentiment was created on the computer.

More views...

 

Now it's your turn!! 

 

Build-a-Friend - Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Buttons and Bows

Hello stamping friends!

Well, it's been a much crazier week that it was supposed to have been. As I mentioned earlier, Ansley is at Horse Riding Camp this week. The ranch is about 25 min away so it's an almost hour drive round trip to get her there at 8am then again at 2pm to pick her up. So that's almost 2 hours a day just to get her to and from camp. So much for thinking it would be nice to have her in camp this week thinking I would get a lot accomplished! Plus we had eye doctor appointments for me, Ansley, and Ryan on Wednesday and a birthday party last night.

Of course, I had to go hang out yesterday to get some pictures of her riding....

I took most of the pictures on my Canon Rebel with zoom lens. But that camera is not compatible with my computer so I have to use my husband's computer to download them from the camera. That means it takes a little longer to download the pictures since I have to wait until his computer is available. However, I did take a picture using my little camera so that I could something right away. 

On the picture above, Ansley is riding a horse named "Dolly". The blond horse to the left is "Sonic". Ansley and her friend brought their horses over to the gate so Ryan could see them.

He looks thrilled doesn't he?! Can't even put down his DSi game!! LOL Actually that was after he got to pet them...

Ryan loves Mario and Sonic video games so he was excited to me a real "Sonic"! :-)

Ok, now it's time for the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge.

This week we are hosted by Tammy Louise and her challenge is: Buttons and Bows

One random participant will win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamp.

Now you don't need to use a Wags 'n Whiskers stamp on your card to enter the challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp.

For my project today, I decided to make another scrapbook page...

 While we were at Hammock Beach Resort on 4th of July weekend, they had a kids activity called "Build-a-friend". It's the same concept as Build-a-Bear, but on a lesser scale.

The kids picked out an animal, stuffed it, and gave it some love adding a little angel to watch over it. They gave them a "birth certificate" and they got to color a little T-shirt for it. It was a fun activity for them.

The papers are from my stash. Plus I used some Vintage Buttons, White Silk Ribbon, and pearls. The image is Wags 'n Whiskers Best Friends Forever.

The left side... 

The Right Side... 

 

Here's a closeup of the image and the kids with their birth certificate... 

 D

Did you notice that even the image has buttons (on her dress) and a bow (in her hair)! :-)

Now it's your turn!! Let's see your take on the buttons and bows challenge. 

The challenge will be open for 2 weeks.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Birthday Boy - Wags 'n Whiskers

Hello stamping friends!!

I hope you are having a lovely weekend so far! We've had a fun weekend with a friend's birthday party and then "game night" with two other families. But, man, now I'm exhausted. I'm watching the Women's World Cup at the moment, and just praying that the US is able to win!

Since I'm not very goo at doing one thing at a time well, I decided to make my nephew's birthday card while watching the soccer game.

The challenge over at Wags 'n Whiskers is: Birthday. So this is a mid-challenge card...

My nephew is having is birthday party at a go-cart place. So I thought Speed Racer by Wags 'n Whiskers would be a perfect image for his card. I added the fire from High Hopes Dragon's Finger set.

The papers are the new Splash by Echo Park. I also added some Basic Gray buttons, Kaisercraft rhinestones, punched stars, embossing thread, and die cut "6". The sentiment is Buddy's Birthday Sentiment from High Hopes.

 

This card is also for the following challenges:

Birthday Sundaes: Anything Goes (must have a birthday sentiment)

Here Goes the Boys: Sporty (yes, car racing is actually considered a sport!)

Sweet Stampin: One for the Boys

Always something Creative: Yellow and another color

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Birthday

Hello stamping friends!! 

I'm back again with this week's Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge. 

The challenge is being hosted by Darlene and her challenge is: Birthday

There are a ton of Wags 'n Whiskers images that are perfect for Birthday cards. However, you don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card. But if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW Digital Stamp.

Here is my card...

I used the fun Sammie's Surprise. He's perfect for a Boy's birthday card. I seem to always need more boy birthday cards than girl's lately. So this little guy will be going to a party soon!! 

I used the sketch from Deconstructed Sketches this week. It's a fun sketch and I will probably use it again some time.

The papers are from Bo Bunny Blast Off. The sentiment is Whimsy Stamps Party Mini Letter Seals.

Now it's your turn!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks. 

This card is also for the following challenges:

Paper Crafting Journey: For Him

Divas by Design: Diecuts/Punches (stars)

Penny's Paper-Crafty: Birthday

 

 

I hope you have a lovely weekend! Thanks for stopping by! And Happy Stamping!!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge 57: Summertime

Hello stamping friends!! 

I'm sorry this post is late. Last night was my anniversary and I also had friends over for a group vacation planning meeting until 11pm. Then this morning we woke up and went to straight to the beach with 3 other families. I just got home, took a shower, then remember that I didn't finish my post!!

Anyway, it's time for another Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge.

This week's challenge is hosted by Angelique and her challenge is:

Summertime!!

Let's see some fun summery, sunny, water-related, sweaty fun!!

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image for the challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW digital stamp.

Instead of a card, I created a scrapbook layout from pictures of WnW co-owner Nikki's visit to our house last week...

The layout is a variation of Scrapbook Challenges #258

The left side... 

I created a pull-out journal tag that hides behind the picture of me and Nikki... 

The right side...

The papers are some old SU I found in my stash. The water swirls is a sizzix die. "Fun" was created with Thickers. "in the" was diecut from my silhouette machine. And "Sun" was diecut from a Sizzix alphabet die.

I used WnW Chillin' Out for my image...

the image is embossed in black, watercolored with twinkling H2Os, paperpieced umbrella, cut out and attached with dimensionals.

Here's the journaling...

Now it's your turn!! Let's see your summertime projects!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

ABC Christmas Challenge: M for Monochromatic

Hello stamping friends!! 

This is our 2nd week of Summer Break and our first Summer week with no guests or travel planned. My kids are going to a Sports camp this week a few days which helps give me chance to have some quiet time to myself - working most of the time. 

I know I promised to share some picture from my special guests this past week, I actually got the pictures printed and started scrapping some of them!! Therefore, I will save them and share them on the layouts. I'll have one to share on Friday for the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge.

Speaking of Wags 'n Whiskers, we are the sponsor for the new ABC Christmas Challenge.

The prize is the winner's choice of 4 Wags 'n Whiskers Digital Stamps.

The new challenge is:

M is for Monochromatic

Monochromatic means the whole card needs to all in one color tone with a neutral color allowed along with natural skin, fur, and hair colors.

I went with a Red and White theme...

This is the adorable Hannah from Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamps. Perfect for many seasons, but I think she makes a cute Christmas Fairy.

I used some MME christmas paper from my stash.

Now it's your turn! Let's see your take on our Monochromatic Christmas Challenge.

This is also for a Magical Monday Challenge: Punches and Embossing (the image is heat embossed)

and Flutter By Wednesday: polka dots (must use a fairy, angel or butterfly)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey 

 

 

Stamp and Create Challenge: Summer

Hello stamping friends!!

Well, I'm back!! At least I hope I am!! LOL This post was scheduled before my trip to St. Lucia for my brother's wedding and I'm supposed to be home at this point (I should have gotten in really late last night, so hopefully I am still sleeping)! I hope to be able to share pictures with you soon. But first, I have orders that need to be filled!!

AND, I have the new Stamp and Create Challenge PLUS a SALE!!!

First off, the sale...

For the next week, to celebrate the end of school and the start of summer...

10% off everything in the store using discount code summer (all lowercase).

And next, we have the new Stamp and Create Monthly Challenge: Summer

Let's see your summer creations!!

 
The prize is a $25 gift certificate to Stamp and Create.

For my card, I created a card for my little friend's birthday last week. I shared her sister's card here.

I used the adorable Chillin' Out from Wags 'n Whiskers paired with some Fancy Pants Beach Babe paper, ric rac ribbon, and Whimsy Pennant Dies.

The name was created on my new silhouette and the number 5 was diecut from an old cuttlebug die. 

Now it's your turn!! Pull out those bathing suits...I mean summer stamps and getting stamping!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy stamping

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - Stitches

Hello stamping friends!!

Just a quick note to say that tonight at 6 in the Orange Park/Jacksonville, FL area there will be a benefit concert for Luke. Here is a link to a promo video for the event....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AApC_dsKzY&feature=share

If you are in the area and would like to come, please email me or call me at 904-635-0363. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. I have advance tickets if you are interested.

We have a busy weekend planned for my family. The concert tonight, a birthday party and neighborhood party on Saturday, church and possibly movies with a friend on Sunday, then another birthday party on Monday. Then EARLY wednesday morning, I will be on a plane on my way to my brother's wedding in St. Lucia!! I can't wait. 

So now I have the new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge which is:

Stitches

Hand or machine sewn, real or faux it doesn't matter...just add some stitching to your card.

You don't have to use a Wags 'n Whiskers image for the challenge, but if you do, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW digital Stamp.

And here is my card...

This is the new Beary Sweet digital stamp that was released last week. Isn't she so precious?!

I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday this week.

The papers are Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue paired with some pearl brads, ribbon and Whimsy Sentiment.

I printed the image onto watercolor paper, colored her with Twinkling H2Os, and cut her out before adding her to the card with dimensionals... 

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas last year, but never opened it until after we moved. Then I tried to sew on a scrapbook layout over a month ago and it wasn't working correctly. I finally figured out what was wrong this week...the needle must have gone through some glue on that layout because it was sticky and kept messing up the stitches. I swapped out the needle and ta-da...all fixed!! Yeah!!

Ok...now it's your turn. Let's see your stitched up cards!! 

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Pal's Paper Arts: Brads

ABC Challenge: V is for Violet

Crafting for All Seasons: Anything Goes (1st challenge)

Divas by Design: One for the Girls

Truly Scrumptious: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Princess Digi Blog Hop & Release

Hello stamping friends!! Are you ready to hop?!

Today is the Wags 'n Whiskers Princess Digital Stamp Blog Hop and Release!! The stamps will be available at 7amEST/12noonGMT today. 

You should have arrived from Vicky. If not you, might want to start at the top at the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog. Why? Because there is candy along the way. To be entered into the candy, you will need to leave a comment on the correct blogs. You won't know which ones they are so you might as well leave a comment at each stop!

Instead of a card, I wanted to show how these stamps can be easily incorporated into scrapbook layouts. I love finding just the right image for pictures of my kids. And these were practically made for each other...

How cute is that?! Not just my daughter Ansley at 2 years old, but how well the image fits these pictures. 

I showcased Dress up Millie earlier this week on a card. If you missed it, you can see it here. 

I had a hard time taking pictures. The papers are really a deep dark blue. The pictures all seem to wash out the colors. It was later in the day when I took the pictures and I think I had the light on - which would give a yellow tint to pictures. I may try to take better pictures and swap them out. 

I had the idea of the lace-up look from a layout in the latest Creating Keepsake Magazine. The sample layout was an Egg Hunt with spring colors and I love how she laced the ribbon through the pages.

Now, how cute is my little chunk monster?! These pictures were taken after Ansley's 2nd birthday party. I bought her this princess dress up set for her birthday and it was too small for her!! Her little tummy was not so little at the time!! But what do you expect? She was 9 pounds 2 ounces when she was born!

I miss her little curls!

 

Now it's time to hop on over to Angelique...

Products used:

Paper (from my stash, not sure who it's from), crown, corners, pearls, ribbon, date frame.

Wags 'n Whiskers Princess Digi Sneak Peek Day 1

Hello stamping friends!

Are you ready for the Wags 'n Whiskers Release this week? 

Today is the first day of the Princess Digi Sneak Peeks.

I actually showed an early peek on Monday if you missed it, you can see it here. 

This is the card I made for my mom for Mother's Day (which is why I couldn't share it earlier)....

This uses the sweet "A Deer Friend" being release on Friday. My mom has a nature preserve in her back yard and she often has deer passing through. So I thought she would like this image.

I used the same layout that I did for my Mother-in-Law's Mother's Day card here.

The papers are from Basic Grey Marjolaine. I also used the Cloud dies from CC Designs and pearls.

The sentiment was printed on the computer and die cut with the CC Designs Banners Die. 

On the inside, I used a few Papertrey Ink stamps... 

The "Happy Mother's Day" stamp is an old retired Stampin' Up stamp.

I created a pocket on the inside of the card to hold a hand-made gift certificate for my mom (it was tucked behind the scalloped edge... 

My sister and I chipped in to get a mom a massage while we will be in St. Lucia in a few weeks for my brother's wedding. Its going to be a fun "girls" weekend!! It was just too expensive for us to bring our families as well. 

Now make sure to check out the rest of the awesome Design Team sneak peeks! 

We will be back tomorrow with another sneak peek. Then the blog hop begins at 12:01am EST/5:01amGMT. The stamps will be available on Friday through the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog.

It's not too late to help us share the blog hop banner to win the whole release! You can find details here.

I'm also entering this in the following challenges:

A Spoonful of Sugar: Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenge: Use old with new (the PTI stamps and Mother's Day sentiment are old)

The Emerald Faerie Challenge: Anything Goes

Critter Sketch Challenge: Square (sponsored by Wags 'n Whiskers)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

A very Magical Monday (Mermaids and Fairy Princesses)

Hello stamping friends!!

Sorry this is late, I didn't realize that I forgot to schedule this...

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I had a great time with my kids. My husband and his friends had a great time, too and I'm so glad that they are still able to get together every year. 

Today I have a few things to share. 

First off is the Magical Monday Challenge - which happens to be a sneak peek of the new Wags 'n Whiskers Digital stamp release on Friday. 

The Magical Monday Challenge is: White Plus One Color

Of course, you must use a "Magical" character on your card (such as a fairy, angel, mermaid or dragon)

We are being sponsored by Wags 'n Whiskers this week! Make sure to check out our release and blog hop on friday. More sneak peeks will be shared on Wednesday and Thursday as well. 

Here's my card...

This is the new "Dress up Millie" digital stamp from Wags 'n Whiskers. Isn't she so adorable? I love her dress-up fairy wings and looks like she has gotten into the Queen's shoe closet! 

I used pearls, lace, crown, flower, and the polkadot paper is from Echo Park "A Walk in the Park" collection.

The sketch is from A Spoonful of Sugar this week.

I'm also entering this in:

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge: Embossing

Die Cut Dreams Challenge: Princess Birthday

Lexi's Creations: Spots and/or stripes

Stamps R Us: Going Digital

The Ribbon Real: Photo inspiration, plus flowers and ribbon/bakers twine (I hope lace counts as ribbon)

Stamp and Create Challenge: Charms or Crowns

Stamp Something Challenge: Anything Goes (Blog Hop)

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Circles

Next up is a layout I created for the Stamp and Create Product Spotlight this week which is: Mermaids (excluding Sweet Pea Stamps).

Through Sunday night, all mermaids will be on sale 25% off (excluding Sweet Pea Stamps).

Here's my layout...

I used the adorable Arianna from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. She was perfect for some pictures I needed to scrap of Ansley as a baby (22 months).

The left side...

The right side...

I used some Organza ribbon to create a fun ruffle border. And I punched out a bunch of glitter cardstock (American Crafts) to create fun "bubbles". I chose darker colors of the glitter CS so they would stamp our more against the soft polkadots in the background.

Anrianna was embossed in black and watercolored using Twinkling H2Os.

The blue and pink letters were die cut using cuttlebug dies (for "my") and Sizzix dies (for "mermaid"). "Little" was created using Thickers chipboard letters.

This layout is for the Scrap and Stamp Saturday Challenge: use up your stash

I'm also entering this in the Craft you Passion Challenge: Cutie Patooties

Ok, now it's your turn to play along with the Magical Monday Challenge and to check out the mermaid sale at Stamp and Create. 

Remember, on Wednesday and Thursday the Wags 'n Whiskers DT will be sharing more sneak peeks of the newest release. Then at 12:01amEST, the blog hop and release will begin.

If you haven't already, help share the blog hop banner on your blog for a chance to win the full digi release. You can find more details here. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Circles

Hello stamping friends!!

As you probably already know, blogger is down. Therefore the challenge post and most of the DT have been unable to finish their posts. Hopefully it will be back up soon! Please check back later to see the rest of the team's cards and to participate in this week's challenge.

TGIF!!! Actually, this is going to be a fun but crazy weekend. It's my husband's turn to host his "guys weekend" with 3 of his former college buddies. A few years ago, they all met together at a friend's funeral (died from a military accident in San Diego) and they decided that each year they were going to get together to hang out and catch up with each other. Each year they rotate who hosts the weekend. That means every 4 years, Scott has to host. 

The last time he hosted, my kids were only 2 and 4 so I just went away for the weekend to visit my father. This year, however, the kids are in school so I can't just leave and get out of the way. Ryan has a school field trip tomorrow along with a TBall game on Saturday so we have to stick around. 

But it will be a fun weekend for me and the kids. As long as I don't loose my mind, we will have friends come over tomorrow night (the guys will be out most of the day driving down to Daytona and St. Augustine). On Saturday, we are going to a carnival, Ryan's TBall game at 5pm, then off to a "kids only" party in the neighborhood (which means, I get to hang out with some of the ladies while the kids are at the party). 

On sunday, we'll do our regular routine of bible study and church (at least the kids and I will). 

So pray that I have enough energy to keep up with the kids this weekend and that we don't have a repeat visit to the Emergency Room like the last time Scott hosted the guys weekend. You can read about it a little here.

Ok, now it's time for the new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge hosted by Darlene: Circles

You can make a circle card, add a bunch or a little circles to your card, use patterned paper with circles, etc.. A little or a lot is fine as long as there are at least a few circles on your card somewhere.

If you missed it yesterday, we are having a new digital stamp release next week. See the details here.

Now here's my card for the Circles Challenge...

I used Toby's Gift. He makes the cutest birthday cards!! 

I used some new Beach Bum Paper by Fancy Pants ( I LOVE the colors in this set), black brads, spacers (on sale this week), twill ribbon & Bow Easy, Basic Grey Button, and Whimsy Sentiment.

The sketch is from Tuesday Morning Sketches.

This is also for:

Crafty Creations Challenge: Anything Goes

Digi Stamps 4 Joy: It's a Celebration

Divas by Designs: First Challenge Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday: Distressing

Now it's your turn!! Let's see some circles on your card! Remember, if you use a WnW stamp on your card, you will be entered into a 2nd drawing for a free WnW digital stamp.

I will be back on Monday with an early sneak peek at one of the new digis being released next week.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Princess Release next Friday

 

Wags 'n Whiskers is having a new digital release NEXT Friday, May 20th!!

The sneak peeks begin on Wednesday, May 18th... then continue Thursday, May 19th.

Beginning at 12:01am EST/5:01am GMT Friday, May 20th, there will be blog hop showcasing all of the wonderful new images.

Then at 7:00am EST/12:00pm GMT on Friday, May 20th, the digital stamps will be available for sale on the WnW blog.

Would you like to win the whole release?

Grab the banner above (or the smaller banner in our side-bar) link it to this post, and enter your link in the contest post.

This contest runs through to Thursday, May 26th at midnight EST/5:00am GMT with the winner being announced with our challenge on Friday, May 27th.

Good Luck!!!

 

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: use a punch or a die

Hello stamping friends!!

So who watched the Royal Wedding on TV? Anyone actually go there in person?

It's a busy day for me. I'm planning on waking up early to watch the wedding, get the kids to the bus stop, watch more of the wedding (hehe), then I am meeting up with Ansley's class at the movies for a fiend trip - they're going to see Disney's African Cats.

Ok, now it's time for another Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge...

This week we are hosted by Tracy who's challenge is: Use a punch or die cut.

Here's my card... 

I used the fun stamp Shoot the Puck. 

The papers is the new Campfire by October Afternoon. I also used some Nestabilities Stars and Banner Die.

The sketch is from Sketch Saturday this week.

I'm also entering this in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks: Distressing

Cute Card Thursday: Use any sketch

Delightful Challenges: Distressing

Little Miss Muffet Challenge: die cuts and punches

Outlawz POM (no alcohol inks): Anything Goes (image colored with Twinkling H2Os)

Pixie Dust Studio: Let's Play (sports image)

Stamp n Doodle: Masculine

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge: Color Challenge

Hello stamping friends!

So Ansley made it through FCAT testing this week. FCAT is a Florida State skills-assessment test that all kids 3rd grad and up have to take. It's a lot of pressure for the little ones. But she made it through her first FCAT and she can relax a little today at school!

I'm still trying to get into a new routine and trying to deal with the finishing touches of having a new house. My stamping room/store room is a total mess still. I'm trying to figure out a new storage system for the store supplies. But between taxes, orders, kids and "life", I don't seem to get much accomplished lately!! But eventually I will get it done! 

I also have received a few more cards for Luke that I haven't had the chance to post yet. Nor have I been able to go visit Luke and his family. It's just been non-stop since we moved. 

Now on to today's challenge...

This week's new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge is:

a Color Challenge

Here's my card...

I used the soft colors found in the Basic Grey Cappella DP and used Easter Blessings (designed after my kids) to create a Birthday card for my niece. I wanted an image with both of my kids to send to her. I know the kids miss her and I'm sure she misses them, too. 

I used the sketch from Sketch Saturday. 

Now it's your turn!! The challenge is open for two weeks.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey