Hand Stamped By Lacey

Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge: Fall Accessory

Hello stamping friends!

 

It's time for a new Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge:

Fall Accessory (Feathers, Leaves, Pumpkins, Mushrooms, etc). 

One random partipant will win 1 Free Magnolia stamp from Stamp and Create. 

Here is my card using "Feathers" for the challenge...

This is Tilda with a Big Big Rose from Magnolia along with Event Flags and Scalloped Stitch Lace DooHickey, Lace, Pearls, Feathers, Frantage, and lots of Wild Orchid Crafts and Prima Flowers.  

The image was embossed in black onto watercolor paper and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os and Copics (hair)...

Now it's your turn! The challenge runs through 7pm EST Thursday, Oct 23rd.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

Lacey

Stamp and Create with Magnolia 1st Challenge: Winter Blues

Hello stamping friends!!

I'm so excited because today is the first challenge for our new Magnolia Challenge blog!! I have been wanting to do this for awhile, but the Holidays and our trip to ecuador took presidence and I wasn't able to pull it together until a few weeks ago. And then it was a whirl wind to try to get everything done. Plus, I'm fighting a cold all week so haven't been feeling too great. 

But it is time...

The challenges will have a double theme: 1. a Season & 2. regular challenge. The challenges will run every two weeks.

Stamp and Create with Magnolia Challenge #1: Winter Blues

Let's see a Wintery Magnolia with some blue on your card or project. 

One random participant will win 1 Free Magnolia Stamps of your choice from Stamp and Create.

And here is my card...

This is Edwin with Snowflakes (currently 25% off). The papers are Blissful Blizzard from Fancy Pants along with Spruce, Cozy Big Snowflake and Scalloped Stitch Lace DooHickeys, Snowflake Charm 2, and Snow Pearls.

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

Now it's your turn! The challenge runs through 7pm EST on Thursday, January 31st.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge: Rudolph is resting

Christmas Cards All Year Long: Anything Christmas

Christmas at Sweet Stampin' Challenge: Cold & Frosty

4 Crafty Chicks: Pearls, Pearls, Pearls

Dutch Dare Card Challenge: Buttons

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday meets Wags 'n Whiskers & a Christmas Sale!

Hello stamping friends!!

I had a VERY busy, but fun weekend. Went to a great party on Saturday night. I didn't sleep well (I usually don't sleep well when I drink) so I was a bit tired on Sunday. Therefore, this is going to be a short "chat" post (because I'm exhausted). I also have to get ready to host a Poker Party on Saturday so I will probably be scarce on the blog this week. I've been working on making window treatments to finally finish decorating the downstairs (we've now been in the house for 9 months so it's about time to have this place decorated, right?) and that has been taking up a lot of my spare time.  Plus, I can not believe Christmas is in less than 2 weeks! Where did the time go?! Still so much to do!

Ok, so today I have one card for multiple purposes...Stamp and Create Product Spotlight Sale, Magical Monday Challenge, and Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge!

First up, we have a new Weekly Candy over at the Stamp and Create Blog...

Go to the the Stamp and Create Blog to enter. 

Next is the Product Spotlight Sale at Stamp and Create: Christmas Sale!

All stamps in the Christmas Sale Section are on sale up to 25% off this week! The sale will be active by noon EST on Monday.

This is the last Product Spotlight of the year. Beginning next week, we will have a random gift certificate prize for customers who place an order each week! 

All orders of $25 or more placed from Monday Dec 12 - Sunday, Dec 18 (EST) will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Gift Certificate! 

We will have a new drawing each Monday through Jan 2nd.

It's also time for a new Magical Monday Challenge. This is the last Magical Monday Challenge of the Year.

The challenge is: Pink and Silver color combo.

Remember, you MUST use a Magical Character to enter - such as: a Mermaid, Fairy, Angel, Dragon or Santa.

We are being sponsored by our very own Jayne. Check out the Challenge post for prize details.

Lastly, this card is for the new Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge (I wasn't able to get my card done in time for Friday's Challenge).

The Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge is: Fancy Folds

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

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

Now here is my card... 

I used the adorable Say a Prayer from Wags 'n Whiskers along with Life of the Party paper from My Mind's Eye, Teardrop Lace Die (sprayed with silver glitter spray), Silver rhinestones, and Romantic Lace DooHickey by Magnolia.

The ribbon is from my stash.

You might be able to see the shimmer from the silver glitter in this picture...

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

I finished off the inside as well...

Now it's your turn! You can find the Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge here and Magical Monday Challenge here. 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

 

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.

 

Magical Monday Challenge & Stamp and Create Sale

Hello stamping friends!!

Wow! I can't believe it's Monday already!! Where does the weekend go?! It seems that every time we have a weekend that is supposed to be easy, something goes up and makes it crazy busy again?! Last weekend it was a family medical emergency that my husband had to go out of town and this weekend it was Soccer playoffs for Ryan's team! Ryan's team wasn't the best this year - they only won 2 games. However, all teams participated in the playoffs. So, Saturday morning, Ryan had a game at 9am. Of course, Ansley had a game at 9:45 which meant we had to split up again and I missed half of Ansley's game. Well, Ryan's team won so they had a 2nd game on Saturday at 2pm!! Wow! 3 games in one day for us!! Ryan's team ended up winning that game as well...so we had ANOTHER game on Sunday at 2pm!! Ryan was so tired that he couldn't play the 2nd half of the game on Sunday. Seriously, 3 games in one weekend for 6-7 year olds is a bit much!! In the finals we played the best team in the league (they beat us twice this season) so, as expected, they lost the finals. But I'm so proud of Ryan's team!!

Now we need to find out if Ansley's team has playoffs. Our couch said "no", but someone on the soccer committee told me we did - the firs weekend in December. So, I guess we'll see if we get called again. But otherwise, we are finally done with soccer!! At least for the season! Wednesday Ansley's team is having a party at a local restaurant. But other than that, we no longer have 4 nights a week of practice!! Can you tell I'm excited about that?! Oc rouse, another season will begin soon. We are thinking about T-Ball for Ryan and Softball for Ansley but we haven't decided yet. I'm not sure what's involved with girls softball. If it's a traveling team, we may not be able to handle that type of commitment. 

Ok, so I have a double card post for you again with lots of pictures so I hope you are able to stick through to the end!!

First up, there is a new Weekly Candy at Stamp and Create...

Click here to enter.

My 40th Birthday is Wednesday! So, to celebrate my birthday,

the product spotlight at Stamp and Create is: Birthday Category!

All stamps in the Birthday Category are on sale 25% off this week.

Here is my card....

I used the adorable A Little Gift Tilda from the Magnolia Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection. Although it's from the Christmas Collection, it makes a great birthday image, too! Other products used are: Pink Wrinkle Ribbon, Bow Easy, Magnolia Mini Doily DooHickey, Pearl Brad, pearls, and Liquid Pearls.

This was supposed to be for the new Magical Monday Challenge today, but I goofed and totally forgot the "challenge" part of that challenge!! So I have another card for you below for that challenge. 

I made this one an easel card...

Tilda was stamped in SU Basic Brown onto Watercolor paper, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, cut out, and attached with dimensionals...

This card is also for the following challenges...

Stamp and Create: Easel or Center Step Card

Crafting when we can: Female Birthday

Dream Vally Challenge: Stitches

Crazy for Challenges: Triple Threat: 3 papers, 3 embellishments, and 3 dies or punches 

Secret Crafter Saturday: Spots and Stripes

Sugar Creek Hollow: Vintage or Shabby Chic/Stripes and Spots

 

My next card uses the same image and is for the

Magical Monday Challenge: Use your Scraps!

We are sponsored this week by:

 

Here is my card... 

Again, I used A Little Gift Tilda but made her a Christmas Card this time.

I used scraps of MME Lost & Found papers (see, I forgot to use 'scraps" on my first card so I couldn't use it for this challenge - what an idiot)!! LOL I took the scraps, trimmed them down to fit, then sewed them together for a "quilted" look. I also used Teardrop Lace die, WRS Christmas Circles sentiment, corner, pearls, Mulberry Rose, Pins, stickles and liquid pearls. 

Again, Tilda was stamped in SU Basic Brown onto Watercolor paper, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, cut out and attached with dimensionals...

Now it's your turn!! The Magical Monday Challenge runs through Nov 27th! Make sure the check out the rest of the DT creations over at the Challenge Blog.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Catered Crop: Recipe (I used: Christmas image, die cuts, circle punch, pearls, layers and layers

Christmas Inspiration: Bows (there's a tiny bow in the twine)

Magnolia Stamp Lovers: Christmas

Stamptacular Sunday: Punches

The Paper Players: Color: Riding hood red, Always Artichoke, and River Rock

Craft your days away: Embellishment Bingo/Gems, Flowers, and pins

 

Happy Halloween!!! A sale and Magical Monday Challenge

Happy Halloween stamping friends!!

I have LOTS of photos to share today. But before we get to that, I wanted to make sure you saw this...

We have a one-day sale at Stamp and Create!

10% off everything in the store when you used discount code spooky (all lowercase). 

This is IN ADDITION TO ALREADY REDUCED PRICES!!

There are a ton of stamps in the Clearance section, so this will give you an additional 10% off those or anything else in the store!! 

The sale ends at midnight EST Oct 31st. 

There is also a new weekly candy - so go check it out!

Make sure to scroll down to see my Magical Monday Challenge project. 

Here are some Halloween pictures to get you in the mood for today!

This weekend we went to a Pumpkin Patch to pick out our pumpkin and to take pictures of the kids in their costumes...

Ansley is dressing as a "Spanish Princess" and Ryan is "Mario" (of course)!

We also carved our pumpkin...

What a fun mess! I have tons of pictures of that as well, but you will have to wait for me to scrap them to see them all! :-)

So...

Now it's time for a new Magical Monday Challenge!!

The new challenge is: Stripes and Circles

Make sure to check out the challenge post for details on our sponsor and prize. 

Just remember that you MUST use a Magical Image on your card: Mermaid, Fairy, Angel, Dragon, Witch, Santa, etc...

For my project, I created a fun Halloween Banner!

My fellow Stamp and Create DT Jeanette has created a few of these and I was just dying to make one myself. It took me awhile, but I finally finished one!! 

Lots of striped papers along with some die cut circles and polka dot paper as well (for the Magical Monday Challenge theme).

The papers are Apothecary by Echo Park along with some Black Pom Pom Ribbon. 

Here are some details of the banners with stamped images from High Hopes Rubber Stamps...

Standing Witchy Poo 

Witchy Poo & Kitty Frame

Angel Bear Clown Costume 

Sitting Witchy Poo with Pumpkin

I can't wait to make another one! I'm thinking of doing a Thanksgiving one next. Hopefully I'll get it completed before the day before Thanksgiving!!

Now it's your turn to play along with the Magical Monday Challenge!! The challenge runs for 2 weeks. 

This is also for the following challenges:

Come and Get it: Anything Goes

Crafting when we can: Halloween and/or Anything but a card

Dream Valley Challenge: Anything Goes

The Paper Players: Anything Goes: Fall Theme

Secret Crafter: Spooky or Whimsical

Stamp and Create: Banners/Bunting/Flags

High Hopes: Ribbons/Lace/Twine

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!!

~Lacey

Stamp and Create Product Spotlight & Magical Monday Challenge

Hello stamping friends!!

It's time for a double card post. Today is the new Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create as well as a new Challenge at Magical Monday. 

Oh, first up, there is a new Candy over that the Stamp and Create Blog today...

 
To enter the candy, click here.

Ok, we'll start with the Stamp and Create Product Spotlight...

The weather is changing, the wind is picking up, and the Holidays stamps are getting a lot of use! Therefore it's time to say goodbye to the Summer with a little sale.

This week, all stamps in the "Summer Category" are on sale for 25% off. 

This includes many of the Magnolia Winner Takes it All Collection!!

My card for the Summer Sale is for a special person. I had posted a few times over the past few years about my neighbor Barbara who was battling Breast Cancer. Well, today is her last major surgery for her cancer treatment. It's the 2nd half of her reconstruction surgery.

At this point she has had a Trial Drug Chemo, Double Mastectomy, Radiation, Hysterectomy (she tested positive for the BRAC Gene), and the 1st part of her reconstruction which takes fat tissue from her stomach to reconstruct her breasts. Today's surgery is to balance things out so to speak.

It's been a long journey, and she's been such a strong fighter. So, to celebrate the end of her journey, I created this special card for her... 

Edited to add:

The card below won Top 3 at Let's Ink it Up for the Think Pink Challenge...

 

I love the sentiment! I created it on the computer. This strong fighter is Boxing Tilda from Magnolia. The papers are Echo Park Essentials Candy Shoppe. Other product used are: Pink Wrinkle Ribbon, Pearls, Pearl Swirl, Ticket Die from Whimsy Stamps, Butterflies Die from CC Designs, and Liquid Pearls.    

The Pink Ribbon is part of a set from Our Daily Bread Designs that I purchased years ago.

Here are a few views...

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

You can see the Product Spotlight Sale here.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Let's Ink it Up: Think Pink

Stamptacular Sunday: Anything Goes (must include a stamp)

The Squirrel and the Fox: One for the Girls

Secret Crafter: White and One other Color

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Now it's time for the New Magical Monday Challenge...

The new challenge is: Halloween!

Just remember that you MUST use a Magical Image on your card. 

We are sponsored by High Hopes Rubber Stamps

Many of the Magical Monday DT have used some of the adorable High Hopes Halloween stamps so make sure to check them out on the Challenge Blog. 

Here is my project...

I made another fun Treat Bag using Witchy Poo & Kitty Frame (on the left). The one on the right using Standing Witchy Poo was created for the High Hopes Challenge last week. But I wanted to show them together.

The papers are Oct 31 along with some Black Ric Rac.

This is a version of my Treat Bag Tutorial Here (I just didn't add the handle).

Now it's your turn!! 

The challenge runs through Oct 30th.

This is also for the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Halloween (must use a stamp)

Dream Valley Challenge: Halloween

Paper Sundaes: Halloween

Cupcake Inspiration: Photo Inspiration

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Sweet November Sale - Darby & Dazzle

Hello Stamping Friends!

Today it's time for another Product Spotlight and Weekly Candy over at Stamp and Create. 

The new candy is

Go over the Stamp and Create Blog to enter the candy. 

This week's Product Spotlight is: Sweet November by CC Designs

All Sweet November stamps are on sale 25% off this week!! 

Some designs are being discontinued and have a greater discount. 

Here is my card...

This is the adorable Sprite Darby & Dazzle. What a perfect image for a birthday card! The papers are My Mind's Eye Life of the Party.  Other products I used are White Grosgrain Ribbon, Bow Easy, Pearls, Liquid Pearls, Butterfly Die and Teardrop Lace Die (both from CC Designs).

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

This card is also for the following challenges:

Let's Ink it Up: Think Pink

Paper Sundaes: Favorite Color (Pink and Brown are one of my favorite color combos. But after adding in this "teal'ish" color...wow...I may have a new favorite)!!

Cupcake Inspirations: Photo inspiration (love that top cake!!)

Card Making Mamas: More than one fold

Cute Card Thursday: Time for Cake

Magical Monday: use 3 punches (Magical image only - Sponsored by Stamp and Create)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday Challenge & Stamp and Create Stampavie Sale

I'm so late in posting this today. I feel like I am a dog chasing my tail lately...very busy, but not very productive!! 

So, let's make this quick...

Magical Monday Challenge: Use 3 Punches.

Sponsored by me...

I used a new CC Designs stamp that was just released today...

This is Swiss Pixie Baby Jesus & Angel. The papers are October Afternoon Campfire. 

The sketch is from Addicted to Stamps this week. 

The "floating Circle" idea came from Bev.

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

Today there is also a new Product Spotlight Sale at Stamp and Create...

There is also a new Challenge at Stamp and Create: Banners/Pennant Flags/Bunting

I created a card using one of the sale images...

This is Snowman from Rachelle Anne Miller. The papers are MME Happy Go Lucky. I also used Pennant Banner Dies from Whimsy Stamps, Stickles and Pearls.

The sketch is from Pink Ink Sketches this week.

 

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

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

Magical Monday Challenge & Stamp and Create Product Spotlight

Hello stamping friends!

I hope you had a lovely weekend. We have a fun-filled one. On Saturday morning we had a birthday party at the beach for one of our friend's little 4 year old daughter. Then Saturday night a friend of ours had a "wine tasting party". Oh my, we had so much fun!! But, man...I "might" have drank a little too much wine! (wink, wink)!! Yesterday we had Life Group/Bible Study, a little stamping, and church Sunday night. 

This week Soccer practice starts and it looks like it's going to be a busy schedule. We haven't gotten the final schedule, but it appears that we will have practice Monday night for Ansley, Tuesday night for Ryan, Wednesday night of Ansley, then Thursday night for Ryan followed by games on saturday morning for Ryan and Saturday afternoon for Ansley!! Lord help me now!! The first game is on Sept 10th (which happens to be Ansley's 9th birthday). I'm already stressed out!! 

Ok, on to stamping...

Today I have a double post for you: Magical Monday Challenge & Stamp and Create Product Spotlight sale.

The Stamp and Create Product Spotlight is: Kenny K stamps on sale this week for 25% off!! Make sure to scroll down for my Kenny K inspiration card. 

It's also the Magical Monday Challenge time...

We have a lovely sketch for you created by the fabulous Heidi...

We are sponsored this week by Crafty Emma with a store voucher...

Remember, you MUST use a "Magical Character" to be entered into the challenge: Dragon, Angel, Mermaid, Fairy, Witch, etc...

Here is my Magical Monday card...

I just got in the new Wild Rose Studio stamps this week so I HAD to ink up one of the new Fergus stamps!! This is Party Fergus which includes the sentiment, too!!

I rotated the sketch to the right so I could add the banner for one of the strips.

The papers are Beach Bum from Fancy Pants. Plus I also used rhinestones, pennant banner die from Whimsy Stamps, and CC Cutter Squiggles by CC Designs.

 

This is also for the following challenge:

Paper Sundaes: Button, Banners, Green, or Twine (must use two - banner and twine used)

Scrappy Frogs: Bling

Sparkles Challenge: One for the Boys

Crafts for Eternity: Flags, Tickets, Tags (must use 1)

A Spoon Full of Sugar: Birthday

Stamp and Create: Critters/Animals

Now here is my Kenny K Spotlight Sale inspiration card...

I used Soho for a fun retro card for a friend. Once again, I used the Pennant Banner Die from Whimsy along with some pearls, wrinkle ribbon, bow easy, and Marjolaine paper from Basic Grey.

More views...

This is also for the:

Make it Monday Challenge

Corrosive Challenges: Girly

Kenny K Challenge: Layers

Flutter by Wednesday: Punches or Dies

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy stamping and shopping!!

~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!! 

 

Magical Monday Challenge: Teal and Red Color Combo

Hello stamping friends!

I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had a great weekend. Friday night we went over a friend's house for dinner and games. I won!! ;-) Then on Saturday, my husband surprised me by buying a new car!! The van was starting to breakdown so it was time to trade it in. We got a new Ford Explorer :-)

 

Then on Sunday I went school clothes shopping (by myself - which meant it was a successful trip)! Then church Sunday afternoon. 

Today the kids start a Soccer Skills Camp! For a few hours a day through Thursday, they will learn techniques that will help them with the upcoming soccer season. 

Ok, so now it's time for the new Magical Monday Challenge. 

This week's challenge is a color combo: Red and Teal

I love this color combo.

Remember, you must use a "Magical Character" (Mermaid, Fairy, Dragon, Angel, etc...) in order to be entered into the drawing for the Sponsor's Prize. 

Speaking of Sponsors, this week we are sponsored by All That Scraps...

See the challenge post for sponsor details.

Now on to my card...

The other day I needed a card for Ansley's Horse Camp instructor so I decided to make a zig zag card using the Tutorial over at the High Hopes blog. That card didn't fit this week's challenge so you will see it for the next Magical Monday Challenge - however, I enjoyed making the zig zag card so much, I decided to make another one.

This little cutie is Ebony from Emerald Faeries. She's embossed in black, watercolored with Twinkling H2Os, then cut out. The papers are Hattie by My Mind's Eye. I also used the Pennant Die and Magical Mini Letter Seals Sentiment from Whimsy Stamps, Fairytale roses, and Butterfly die from CC Designs.

I added a #9 because this will be for a special little girl's 9th birthday soon.

Here's a few other angles...

 

Here is what it looks like when it's closed flat to fit into an envelope... 

And a close up of this sweetie... 

Now it's your turn! Let's see your take on this Magical Red and Teal challenge!! The challenge is open for 2 weeks. 

This card is also for the following challenges:

Lollipop Crafts: Anything Goes

2 Sisters: Anything Goes

The Secret Crafter: Numbers (must have at least 1 number on your card)

Inspire Me Fridays: Anything Goes

Paper Cutz Challenge: Anything Goes

Stamp Something Challenge: Embellish it

Do you Stack Up?: Wings

Southern Girls Challenge: Birthday

Emerald Faeries: All things Nice (Girly) 

Flutter by Wednesday: Open (must use a fairy, butterfly, or angel)

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wild Things - Magical Monday Challenge: Textures

Hello Stamping friends!!

Happy Monday to you. Did you do anything special this weekend? My family met up with 2 other families at Wild Adventures in Valdosta, Georgia on Saturday. There were conflicting weather reports between weather.com and the weather app on my iphone (both are supposed to be from the Weather Channel). One said it would be on ok morning with rain in the afternoon and the other one said rain all day. So we took the change and drove an hour and a half to Valdosta and when we arrived, the skies were clear...for about an hour! 

Unfortunately, we wasted about a half hour in line on a ride that broke just as we were getting on. We saw some clouds heading our way so we decided to head to the water park to get some water fun in while we can. Well, after 1 lap in the lazy river, the skies opened up and it started raining. And that started the on again-off again, but mostly on, spell of rain, thunder, and lightning all day!

We did manage to get about 45 in at the water park and ride 2 rides. But that was about it! We were able to get rain checks since it rained most of the day. At least the kids had a blast playing in the rain!! After the thunder stopped, they still hadn't opened the rides so we let the kids play and burn off some energy...

My kids are the two on the left. The other two boys are friends of ours and we had 3 younger girls with us as well. 

Ok, it's time for a new Magical Monday Challenge.

This week's challenge is: Two Textures

Remember you MUST use a Magical Character on your project (Angel, Mermaid, Fairy, or Dragon).

We are being sponsored this challenge by me and Stamp and Create...

Here is my card...

This little cutie is "King of The Wild Things" by Stamping Bella. I fell in love with him as soon as I saw him!! What little boy doesn't like to dress up like a Dragon?!

The papers are Campfire by October Afternoon. I also used a Magical Mini Letter Seals sentiment, and net fibers

The sketch is from the new Pink Ink Sketches.

For my textures, I used a cuttlebug dry embossing folder on one of the layers, net fibers, embroidery thread, and heat embossing on the image...

Now it's your turn! Let's see you Magical creations.

This card is also for the following challenges:

The Crafty Pad: Lots of texture

Pile it on: Favorite Technique (sewing)

A Spoon Full of Sugar: Sewing

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

 

Magical Monday Challenge: A Sketch

Hello stamping friends!!

I hope you had a lovely weekend. I sure did. Thursday was my 10th wedding anniversary. My husband was out of town for a few days and didn't get home until later that night. Therefore, we decided that we would celebrate our anniversary on Saturday instead. Well, Friday night the kids had a party so that gave my husband and I 4 kid-free hours to spend together. We had a nice dinner at the house then watched our wedding video, our Honeymoon video (we went to Aruba), and a random video of Ansley (my husband just grabbed one from when she was a baby). It was really nice to watch these videos and remember the "old days"! LOL Actually, I cried a few times during the wedding video because of seeing my father :-( In a month, it will be 4 years since my father passed away so it was sad to see him giving me away and our father-daughter dance. Also, my Aunt (my dad's sister), my Grandfather, and my step-grandmother were also on the video and are now no longer with us. But besides missing them, it was fun to watch the wedding again. 

On Saturday, we went to see the Cars 2 movie as a family. Ryan was a HUGE Lightning McQueen fan for years (Lightning has now been replaced with Mario from the Mario Brother's video games). It was a cute movie and we enjoyed it. Of course, the first one was the best, but rarely are sequels better than the original. In the evening, the kids went to a friend's house for a sleep over so that Scott and I could have a nice date night for our anniversary. 

On Sunday we basically did church stuff between our Life Group/Bible Study and church. 

Now today, I am taking the kids to the Jacksonville for a church beach day. It should be fun.

So...

It's time for a new Magical Monday Challenge!

The challenge is a sketch by Heidi...

We are sponsored this week by Crafty Ribbons (please see the challenge post for prize details).

Here is my take on the sketch...

I used the adorable Ketto stamp Agnes by Stamping Bella. The sentiment is Magical Mini Letter Seals from Whimsy Stamps. The paper is October Afternoon Modern Homemaker.

Now it's your turn!! Let's see your take on the sketch. Just remember you MUST use a Magical character on your card.

I'll be back tomorrow with the new High Hopes Challenge.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations: Stitches

Crafty Calander: Things with wings

2 Sisters: Fairies

Sweet Stampin: Something Old and Something New (old: Ketto stamp - was a gift from a friend a few years ago; new: Designer Paper)

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 

 

 

Magical Monday Challenge & Stamp and Create Product Spotlight

Hello stamping friends!!

Sorry this is late! I got confused which day it was since it's a Holiday weekend! I did manage to get the Product Spotlight stamps on sale and store blog post done, but was too tired to finish this post. 

So far we are having a wonderful weekend. Yesterday we went to the movies to see Kung Fu Panda, church in the late afternoon, then out to dinner with friends. Today we have a slow morning then a birthday party BBQ at 3pm. Can't wait!!

**Holiday Notice**

I am leaving on Wednesday for my brother's wedding in St. Lucia returning on Sunday, June 5th. Any order placed after 3pm EST tomorrow (Tuesday) will not ship out until Monday, June 6th.

However, any order placed during that time will be entered into a special drawing for some candy!!

Now it's time for a new Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create.

Through Sunday, all Whiff of Joy stamps are on sale 25% off. 

The Design team have created some wonderful samples for your inspiration. You can check them all at the store blog.

This card is playing double duty this week since it's time for another

Magical Monday Challenge. 

The challenge this fortnight is:

A recipe (3 papers, 2 flowers, 1 ribbon)

For my card, I used the adorable Puff-Heart Dragon...

Isn't he so adorable?! I paired him with some Basic Gray Marjorlaine paper, snow pearls, white ric rac ribbon, and Whimsy sentiment.

Sketch is from Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle this week.

I'm also entering this into the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges: Stamp Something

The Emerald Faeries: Anything Goes (can't wait for my EF store order to arrive!!)

2 Sister's Challenge: Anything Goes

All Sorts Challenge: Things with Wings

A Spoon Full of Sugar: Things with Wings

Stamp Something Challenge: Something Sentimental

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

Stamp and Create, Magical Monday & High Hopes Challenges

I have lots of challenges and pictures to share today. Half of this post is late and should have posted yesterday.

It was a very busy weekend for my family and I didn't get the chance to finish my Magical Monday/Stamp and Create card or put the Stamp and Create Product Spotlight images on sale over the weekend. Then on Sunday, Ryan fell off a rope swing at a friend's house and went flying into a fence. By the evening his arm was swollen and black and blue under his elbow. We put ice on it and kept an eye on it, but Monday morning it was still swollen so we took him to the doctor. Luckily it is only a bad bruise - no fractures. 

Then after bringing Ryan to school after his doctor's appointment yesterday, my husband came home feverish and achy. He locked himself in our guest room and slept most of the day. This morning he went to the doctor and he has a bad case of Strep Throat!! I REALLY hope that doesn't go around the house!!

Anyway, between all of that, I got a bit behind. 

So today I have 2 cards to share for a few challenges. 

First up is the Magical Monday Challenge - a sketch by Heidi

We are being sponsored this week by All That Scraps with a $15 Gift Certificate.

Remember you MUST use a "Magical Character" on your card to be entered into the drawing for the prize. 

My card is also for the Stamp and Create Challenge and Product Spotlight.

The Product Spotlight is:

Fairy Tales (Princesses/Knights/Story book Characters)

All images in the Fairy Tales Category is on sale 25% off through Sunday.

The new Stamp and Create Monthly Challenge is:

Charms or Crowns

Here is my card for these challenges...

I used the very Royal Sitting Princess by High Hopes and the Very Magical Unicorn also by High Hopes.

I used one of the new  Her Majesty Resin Embellishments by Melissa Francis, Lilac Avenue DP by Kaisercraft, Prima Lilyput Roses, Mini Roses (Light Green), CC Cutters Banner Die (also available at All That Scraps), Once Upon a Time Sentiment (High Hopes), and pearls.

My next card is for the High Hopes Challenge: Anything High Hopes Goes!

You can use any High Hopes image for this challenge.

Ryan had a "Camp-Out" themed sleep-over birthday party on Saturday night so I created this card for the birthday boy... 

This is Smore Dragon by High Hopes along with Blazin' Birthday sentiment.

The papers are Campfire by October Afternoon (perfect for this image) and the sketch is from Sketch Saturday.

Now since it was a "boys only" party, Ansley was feeling left out. So we decided to create our own little "tent" over the game room TV and have a little Camp-out movie night!! So here are some pictures of our little "girls only" campout (Which is also a little peek at our upstairs game room/loft)... 

My husband taped a sheet from the top of the old entertainment center to the backs of some high-back chairs. Please excuse the surrounding mess - this is one of those rooms that hasn't been organized after the move. The door that's closed in the back left is my stamping room. The open door is Ansley's Bathroom. I'm standing in front of Ansley's Bedroom door and the hallway to Ryan's and my room. 

And here is Ansley under the "tent" with Princess and a spot just for Mommy... 

 
We ate popcorn, left over Easter chocolate, and watched "The Sword in the Stone" Disney movie. It was a fun night!

Make sure to check out the rest of the Magical Monday, Stamp and Create, and High Hopes DT cards!!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday Challenge: Monochromatic (not black & white)

Hello stamping friends!

I was up late working on the website and forgot to finish this post. Sorry it's late. 

Today is a new Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create. 

Through Sunday, all Wags 'n Whiskers Digital Stamps are on sale 25% off!

I was having printer problems and wasn't able to print out a digital stamp so I don't have a new card to share with you today for the spotlight, but here is one I made awhile ago - digitally colored the image as well...

Today is also the new Magical Monday Challenge. 

This week's challenge is: Monochromatic (not black and white). 

We are sponsored this week by The Crafty Purple Frog...

 
Here is my card....

I used one of the new Belles 'n Whistles Fairies illustrated by Elizabeth Bell called Fairy Dance. 

I also used some Modern Homemaker DP from October Afternoon, Red silk ribbon, pearls, and Pennant Dies.

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

This is also for the ABC Challenge: S is for Sugar and Spice and for the Paper Sundaes Challenge: Texture (the image is embossed and the ribbon is very soft silk).

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Fairy Play - Magical Monday and Stamp and Create

Hello stamping friends!!

I'm back today with a double challenge...

Magical Monday's challenge this week is: Pearls and Swirls

Jayne is offering a lovely prize over at the challenge blog

It's also time for a new Challenge and Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create.

The monthly challenge is: Buttons and Shaped Card

The Product Spotlight is: Buttons

All Buttons are on sale 25% off through Sunday.

Here is my card...

This is Fairy Play by Belles n Whistles. I used some Kaisercraft Devonshire DP, May Arts Trim, Pearls, Tim Holtz corner, and new Jenni Bowlin Button.

Now that I'm looking at this card on the computer, I guess I covered a lot of the "swirls" in the DP! Hopefully you can still see it for the Magical Monday challenge.

I did totally forget to make a "shaped card" for the Stamp and Create Challenge, though!! Oops!

The sketch is from Sketch Saturday this week. 

Now go check out the challenges and come play along!!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday Challenge & Kenny K Product Spotlight

Hello stamping friends!! 

I hope you are having a love long weekend for my US and Canadian friends!! The weather was soooo beautiful here in Sunny South Florida! My husband was out of town working (boo), so the kids and I took advantage of the weather and headed for the beach. But bad mommy here totally forgot to put on Sunblock so all 3 of us are now sunburned!! Ouch!! Ryan has it the worst, though! Ansley's long hair blocked most of her back. And I got splotches of sun on my legs and arms because I was under the umbrella most of the time so only some areas that stuck out got burned. Poor Ryan's whole back and shoulders are so red :-( 

Here's a poor picture I took with my phone when we first got there. It cleared up a bit shortly after we arrived. But there were man-o-war on the beach and jelly fish in the water so we mostly stayed on the beach....

Ok, so I have a double post for you today. 

Over at the Magical Monday Challenges, the new challenge is: Lace

We have a wonderful prize from our sponsor 

Just remember that you MUST use a "Magical" character for your card: Fairies, Angels, Mermaids, Dragons, etc. If you do not use a Magical stamp, you will not be entered into the drawing for the prize.

For my card, I was so excited to use one of the new Stampavie stamps designed by Mo Manning...

This is Fairy Kiki!! Isn't she just adorable?! I want to pinch her cheeks (all of them - LOL). 

I paired her with some of my favorite MME DP - Bloom and Grow, some flowers, pearls, and lace (of course - which I actually almost forgot to add!!). 

The sketch is from Friday Sketchers this week.

Also, the Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create this week is: Kenny K Rubber Stamps!!

All Kenny K stamps are on sale 25% off through Sunday.

I didn't have time to make a new card so this is one that I created a few weeks ago for another Magical Monday challenge....

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

S&C and Magical Monday "Love" challenges

I'm late again posting! I was up until midnight last night working (and watching the Super Bowl then Glee) so I slept in this morning - apparently hubby turned off my alarm and took the kids to the bus stop (aw, so sweet of him - especially after I woke him up at midnight by bumping into the door in the dark bedroom - Ouch! LOL)!! 

Today I have another combo-challenge card for you. 

Stamp and Create has started up our challenges again after taking 2 months off around the Holidays.

This month's challenge also coincides with this week's Product Spotlight which is: Love.

All stamps in the Love/Valentine's Day category are 25% off again this week. 

Stamp and Create is also sponsoring this week's Magical Monday Challenge. 

This week's Magical Monday challenge is also: Love.

Just remember, for the MM challenges, you MUST use a Magical Character to be entered into the drawing for the prize (aka Angel, Fairy, Dragon, Mermaid, etc...).

For my card, I used a Sweet Pea Mermaid...

This is A Bunch of Love and is now restocked at Stamp and Create along with many other Sweet Pea images. I also have some new ones that will be loaded to the store later this afternoon.

I also used some Basic Grey Olivia DP, Primas, Basic Grey Rhinestone Heart, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, and Polka dot ribbon. 

The sketch is from Friday Sketchers this week.

I'm also entering this into the Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge: Glitz and Glamour.

Time to run...Mondays are a busy one...orders to fill and ship and shipments to load...all before the kids get home from school!! 

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey

 

 

Magical Monday Challenge & the Bow Easy at Stamp and Create

Hello stamping friends!! 

I'm back today with a cutie card! I need a birthday card for a cute little neighbor of mine so I thought I would combine the Magical Monday Challenge with the new Stamp and Create Product Spotlight of the week. 

This week's Magical Monday Challenge is: Flowers!!

Just remember that you must use a Magical Character for your card such as: Angel, Fairy, Mermaid, Dragon, Pixie, etc to be entered into the drawing for the Sponsor's prize. 

And this week's sponsor is: Lilly of the Valley

Now this week's Stamp and Create Product Spotlight is: The Bow Easy on sale for 25% off (limit 3 per customer)

Here is my card...

I used the sweet new Swiss Pixie Violet with Key from CC Designs. Isn't she adorable?

I used Basic Grey Olivia DP for the papers. 

I created a double bow using the Bow Easy and Wrinkled Ribbon using Sharon's tutorial here...

I added some stickles to her bow, wings, and on the key's bow... 

Now it's your turn!! Make sure to check out the rest of the awesome Design Team creations at the Challenge Blog. 

This is also for the following challenges:

Friday Sketchers: Sketch

Paper Sundaes Challenge: Distressing

Stamp Something Challenge: Cute Somethings

Flutter By Wednesdays: Open (must use a Butterfly, Angel or Fairy)

ABC Challenge: M is for Magical

 

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Magical Monday Challenge - Gothic Angel

If you're here for the Wags 'n Whiskers Blog Hop, click here.

Now it's time for a new Magical Monday Challenge!! 

This week we have a new sponsor - Kenny K!!!

I'm so excited because I just got the new Kenny K stamps in RUBBER for Whimsy Stamps!! So I got to play with my very first Kenny K!!

The challenge this week is: Gothic Angel!!

Since there are only a few true "Magical" images through Kenny K, we have expanded the "Magical" theme this week to include anything "Gothic" - or any Angel.

This sassy girl is Kitty Katastrophy. She was embossed in black and watercolored with Twinkling H2Os.

The papers are Basic Grey Porcelain (so sad they retired this line). 

I also used the new Music Notes by Whimsy (masked Kitty with another image, then stamped the music notes over her - first stamped off the music notes onto a scrap paper so it's a "2nd stamped" to be faded). Then I used Circle Postmark...

The ticket was created with the new Friendship Ticket Sentiment and Ticket Die. 

 
Make sure to check out the rest of the awesome Design Team samples - they are fantastic as usual!!

I'll be back tomorrow with the High Hopes !00th Challenge Blog Hop!!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

~Lacey 

Magical Monday Challenge - Fairytale Christmas

Hello stamping friends!!

Well I never got my card posted last week. So I will save it for later. I'm late today with my Magical Monday Challenge card. It's been a busy day and I don't feel so great (achy and tired). 

I received a few shipments today so I spent most of the day adding the new stamps and paper restocks to the website. Check out the store blog for information.

Also, one of the Stamp and Create DT has candy this week!! Go check out the store blog for a list of the DT in the sidebar to see who has candy!! You might want to become a follower of the blog so you can receive posts so you don't miss out on anything!!

It's time for another Magical Monday Challenge. 

The new challenge is: Fairytale Christmas

Use a "Magical image" on a Christmas card. Check out the challenge post for the rest of the DT's awesome samples!

Here is my card...

This is Say a Prayer from Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber Stamps. She's great for many occasions and perfect for Christmas cards.

The papers are Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather. I also used some May Arts Silk ribbon and the Bow Easy. Snow pearls and stickles. The sentiment is from PTI.

This card is also for:

A Spoonful of Sugar: Christmas card

Flutter by Wednesday: Open Challenge (use Angel, Fairy, or butterfly)

I made 5 cards the other day. So I will have lots to share in the next week or so!! Although I may have to save a few for my vacation so you don't get bored!! 

I'll be back on wednesday with an ABC Christmas Challenge Blog Hop!!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - Snowflakes

Hello stamping friends!!

I'm tired...I have to admit it! It's been a long week. I worked practically all last weekend on the High Hopes release all the way through release time. Then I swear it took me 5 hours non-stop to go through the ABC Christmas Challenge entries to pick out my "top 5" since it was my week. Then it was pointed out that I forgot to post the winner of last week's WnW challenge (which I posted last night on the challenge blog), Anyway, I am so glad it's friday! I hope to get the orders out in the morning then be able to sit down and finally finish up my Christmas cards.

Many have been asking how I am feeling since my surgery. Honestly, with the exception of being really tired, I actually feel great! I only have minor pain...usually when I bend over. Other than that, I'm doing wonderful. I still try to take it easy physically so I make sure to sit and rest in between activities. I'm also not stressing about minor details...like the fact that the kids placed all of the Christmas ornaments towards the bottom of our Christmas tree (where they can reach) since I don't feel like climbing up on a step ladder to move more towards the top! See? It's not that important...and the kids are proud of their tree!!

On another note, I have been asked about my little gift bags that I created here. I will try to create a tutorial really soon!

And lastly, I went back over my posts and noticed that I never announced that we are moving!! My husband has been transferred (again). This time to Atlanta, Georgia. This is going to be the first time in my life that I will no longer be a "Floridian"!! But at least he still has a job, right?! In this economy, I am grateful that he has a job, even if we have to move to keep it! The good news is that it will be much closer to my mom and sister (hopefully within an hour), about an hour and a half from my Sister-in-law, and 4 hours (instead of 14 hours) from Scott's parents. 

We are thinking it will be around March before we move - need to put the house on the market and look for a new one. So, we are heading to Atlanta for Christmas again this year. Mainly to look for houses, but also to spend Christmas with my mom and sister. The kids are so happy they will get to see their cousins again for Christmas!!

Therefore, the shipping for the store will be on hold from Dec 19 - Jan 3rd. Of course I will share more about that closer to my break.

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

This week's challenge is going to be the last one of the year. We tried to make it an easy one, too...

Snowflakes!!

The challenge will be up until Jan 6th.

Here's my card...

I used the adorable Bear Hug which was designed after my daughter Ansley.

I used some Mitten Weather DP, some glitter string my a Christmas ribbon I bought last year (it was braided and I unbraided it), some Martha Stewart snowflakes punches, and charms. 

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

This is also for the following challenges:

~ ABC Christmas Challenge - Y Yuletide (using red and green)

~ Magical Monday Challenge - Wings

~ ABC Challenge - Ice and Snow (sponsored by Wags 'n Whiskers)

~ Flutter by Wednesday - Open (must use Angel, Fairy, or Butterfly)

~ Stamp and Create Challenge - Tis the Season

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!!

~Lacey

High Hopes Sneak Peek Day 1 & Magical Monday Challenge

Hello stamping friends!!

I'm so excited that today is the first day of the High Hopes sneak peeks!! We will have more peeks for your tomorrow. Then at 12:01EST/5:01GMT on Wednesday, Dec 1st, there will be a blog hop followed by the release!! 

Today is also a new Magical Monday Challenge. This week's challenge is: Wings

So make sure that your "Magical Character" has wings - and yes, it must be a Magical Character (that means: Angels, Fairies, Dragons, etc...). And this week, it needs to have wings.

For today's sneak peek, I used "Angel Bear in Cloud" and "From the Heart" sentiment...

This image was actually designed to be a Valentine's Day image but since I am sending this to the Kards for Kids card drive, I needed it to be a Christmas card.

I used some of the new May Arts ribbon that arrived last week. 

The rest of the awesome Design Divas have some AMAZING samples to show today!! Make sure to check them out!

I'll be back with another sneak peek tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

Winter Fairy (Magical Monday and Stamp and Create Product Spotlight)

Hello stamping friends!!

Well, It has been some week! I am 1 day shy of 1 week from my hysterectomy. I'm still doing well...slowly but surely healing. I have some cramping still and I don't have much energy. But I have to remember that I just had surgery and to take it easy. 

I am still on a lifting restriction, so orders are taking longer to ship out than normal. Please be patient with me over the next week or so. I pride myself on getting orders shipped out fast, but this week is going to have to take it one day at a time. All orders that arrived before Friday morning have shipped out already. So only the weekend orders haven't shipped yet. I am hoping those will ship out tomorrow.

I was able to get into the craft room this weekend for a short time. I'm not 100% happy with the cards I made, but hey...I just had surgery so I'm not being too picky!! LOL

Today is a new Magical Monday Challenge. This week's challenge is: Let it Snow!!

Use a "Magical character" with some snow!!

This was a perfect challenge for the Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create.

This week's spotlight is: "Texture"

All Applique type of products are on sale for 25% off (stickles, liquid applique, fun flock, embossing powders, ect...)

For my card today, I used one of the new Wild Rose Studio Fairies...

This is Ella with Wand. I also used some snowflake papers from Basic Grey Jovial DP, buttons, pink ric rac, lace, stickles, and liquid applique. 

The sketch is from Friday Sketchers.

I embossed Ella in black and watercolored her with Twinkling H2Os...

Come join in on the Magical Monday challenge. This card is also good for the following challenges:

Stamp and Create: Tis the Season

Critter Sketch Challenge: Texture (sponsored by Stamp and Create)

Lollipop Crafts: A Girlie Challenge

Cute Card Thursday: Anything goes

ABC Challenges: H is for Holiday

A Spoon Full of Sugar: Snow or Snowflakes

ABC Christmas Challenge: W is for Winter Wonderland

Thanks for stopping by! Happy stamping!

~Lacey