New Blog

Hi all! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Just wanted to let anyone who's interested know that I have a new blog. I've kind of switched gears in my creating and am leaning more towards art journaling and mixed media art. I've got a long way to go in improving, but I wanted to keep a record of my growth and encourage anyone else out there that may be afraid of starting. It has truly been a wonderful addition to my life. I have processed so many emotions and gunk... it's just so cleansing for my soul. So, if you are so inclined, please feel free to check out my new blog: Sparrow's Journey.

Shelly's Images 12 Days of Christmas - Final Day and a Good-bye

Hi all! Well, it's the final day of The 12 Days of Christmas over at Shelly's images. Many of our games are still going on until Midnight tonight, so get your entries in! The DT had a Secret Santa exchange that included Christmas socks. We all have to post a pic wearing our new socks! I have to say, my Santa did a wonderful job and I love my socks! They are so warm and cozy.

She also sent me an awesome little package of gifts. Those Maltesers just melt in your mouth... I've never had a malted milk ball that I liked, let alone taste so good, lol! I was sharing them with my hubby, but ended up taking most of them back from him because they were so good! The mint cake was yummy too. I have been wanting one of the Quickie Glue pens for a long time, but just never bought it for myself and I love the other little extras too!

Thanks so much Santa!

I'm sad to say though, that this is my last official day with the Shelly's Images team. It has been such a wonderful ride with such a great group of women. Shelly and the rest of the girls feel like extended family and really have a great time behind the scenes. If it weren't for Shelly, I never would have applied to a design team and I'm so thankful for her encouragement. I'm so going to miss them all!

Shelly's Images 12 Days of Christmas

Hey all! This week begins our 12 days of Christmas Celebration and to kick it off, we have a two week challenge! The challenge is "There's No Business Like Snow Business" so we want to see snow. Once you've entered a project with a snow theme, you can enter as many additional "anything goes" projects as you want. Stop by the main blog for all the details and be sure to check it out each day for our ongoing celebration. The DT has also created some gorgeous projects.

This week, the DT used the new Snow Lady Set. She makes an absolutely adorable card! I used lots of stickles on this one. :) Thanks so much for dropping by!

DYSU Challenge #45 Inspired by Song

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! With the holidays just around the corner, I love using music to set the mood. So, this week, we want your projects to be Inspired by a Song! Please be sure to let us know in your post what your song is. ;)

This week's Sponsors:

JLJ Designs $10 Gift Certificate

Di’s Digi Downloads Winner’s Choice of 5 Digis

So glad you could stop by! The song I chose for my card is "Let It Snow." The image I'm using today is called Whimsical Snowflake Tree from The Stamping Boutique. The sentiments are from Raindrop Echo Designs.

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: It's What's on the Inside That Counts!

Hi all! Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are using Holly and we want you to show us the inside of your card! Be sure to stop in at the main blog to see what the rest of the girls have been up to! Thanks for stopping by!

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Monochromatic Plus Ribbon

Hey everyone! Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are featuring Shelly's Spider Web Set which comes with some backgrounds and sentiments. Our challenge is Monochromatic plus a ribbon. I thought this would make a perfect bookmark for a boy. Be sure to stop by the main blog to see what the rest of the team has created!

DYSU Challenge #44 Teal

Hey, hey! It's time for a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! We have a fun and easy challenge this week. We want to see some Teal on your project. You can use a little or a lot!

This week's Sponsors:

The Craft’s Meow Winner’s Choice of 1 Stamp Set

Stretch ‘n Bubbles Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

Copic Marker Scrapbooking
6 Copic Ciao Markers (North/South America),
Martha Stewart punch (rest of the world)

Hi all... for our challenge this week, I got to play with the most adorable stamp set from The Craft's Meow! This set is called "Sending You Sunshine". I made a baby card with it, but it has other pieces that can hang from the clothesline for friendship and thinking of you cards. I paperpieced a lot much of it with paper from My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose: Gertie collection.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cupcake Craftroom Guest Designer

Good morning all! Today I am guest designing over at The Cupcake Craftroom. The challenge is Sweet Christmas.

I've used Cup of Cocoa from Whimsie Doodles. (If you follow the link, you'll see it a little more than half way down the page.) There are some other adorable snowmen and women there as well.

Stamps: Whimsie Doodle Cup of Cocoa
Paper: Crate Paper's Snow Day
ProMarkers: Ice Grey 1, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Tan, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Sandstone
Accessories: Snowflake Charm, Baker's Twine, Foam Dimensionals, Flatback Pearls











I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, cards - (1st week) Use a Charm
Lexi's Creations - 2W - (1st week) Use Charm
Paper Playtime - 2W - (1st week) Anything Goes-Past or Present Project
Paper Pretties - SIO - Use a Sentiment
Pollycraft - SIO - Anything Goes
There She Goes - "Au Naturale" (use Jute, hemp, burlap, twine etc)
Come and Get It Challenges - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Keep Warm
A Gem of a Challenge - 2W - 1stW - #33 Cold and Frosty
Little Claire's  - M, 3E, SIO - #14 Christmas
Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - 2W, must be Christmas - (1st week) Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Meljens Designs - SIO - Christmas
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi 
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Phindy's Place Guest Designer

Good morning all! I was asked to guest design at Phindy's Place for their paper piecing challenge! I chose to work with this adorable fairy called Flower Top Fairy Violet.
Her dress is paper pieced and her wings are covered with stickles. I'll be back later to share the inside of my card. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Flower Top Fairy Violet, Raindrop Echo Designs Everyday Mini Postage Stamps
Paper: Basic Grey Oxford, Kraft
ProMarkers: Ivory, Blush, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Burgundy, Ruby Red, Poppy, Tan, Cinnamon, Cocoa
Accessories: Baker's Twine, mini buttons, Whimsy Stamps mushroom charm







I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Charisma Cardz - 3E, C10 - Anything Goes
Crafty Purple Frog - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Sparkle
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Hanna & Friends - Glitter
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi
Crafts and Me - #58 Blue
Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must include butterfly, fairy or angel - #176 open
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Whimsy Inspiration - 3E, SIO - buttons
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Mojo Monday - Sketch*

Shelly's Images Terrifically Thrilling Thursday: Tic Tac Toe and Corn Harvest

Welcome to a new challenge at Shelly's Images! This week we are playing Tic Tac Toe, so head over to the main blog to check out the board and the projects from the rest of the Design Team. Our featured image this week is the new Corn Harvest Set. Be sure to stop in at the blog tomorrow for Freebie Friday.

Stamps: Shelly's Images Corn Harvest Set
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park, Jillibean Soup Dutch Mustard Soup, Kraft
Accessories: Paper piecing, Baker's Twine, Flatback Rhinestones, Sweet Stop Sketch SSS124














I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

AiFactory - 1E, SIR - (2nd week) Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W - (1st week) Make Us Laugh
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - SIO - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - 2W - (1st week) Use a Digi
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Scrapbook Sisters - #58 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #38 Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Embellish it!! (at least 3 embellishments)

DYSU Challenge #43 Halloween

Hey everyone! So glad to have you with us again at Do You Stack Up?! This week we are getting in gear to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! That's right... we want to see your Halloween creations!

This week's Sponsors:

Stitchy Bear Designs $10 Gift Voucher

Sassy Cheryl Designs $5 Gift Certificate

Prairie Fairy Designs $15 Gift Certificate 

For my card today, I used an adorable image from The Prairie Fairy called Pumkin Dillan. Thanks so much for dropping in today!

Stamp: The Prairie Fairy Pumkin Dillan
Paper: Echo Park A Walk in the Park, Kraft
ProMarkers: Amber, Pumpkin, Mandarin, Moss, Marsh Green, Olive Green, Ivory, Blush, Turquoise, Duck Egg
Accessories: Lace, Stitching










I've checked the challenge lists at Feline Playful and I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - 2W - #12 Halloween (2nd wk)
Digi My World - 2W, SIR - #5 Fall
Fab 'n' Funky - 1E, C10 - #95 Halloween
I Love Promarkers - Must use Promarkers - #88 Cute
Inky Impressions - 2W, SIO - #20 Halloween
Paper Shelter Challenge - 3E, SIO - #37 Anything goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty - 2W - #65 halloween
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Sisterhood of Crafters  - 2W, 3E - Halloween
Stampin' Royalty - 3C -  #95 Halloween
The Paper Variety - 1E - #57 Halloween
Celebrate the Occasion - 1E - #36 Fall
Partytime Tuesdays - 3E (2E anything goes wk) - PTT #38 Anything Goes
Passion For Promarkers Challenge - must use promarkers - #123 For a Child
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - must include spooled item - Inspired by Halloween
Top Tip Tuesday - 3E - #57 Trick or Treat
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - M, 1E - (October) Lace
Craft Your Passion - Use KRAFT Paper
Crafty Boots - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Autumn or Halloween
Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - (2nd week) Halloween
Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - 2E, SIO, (must use digi) - (1st week) Halloween 
Get Hippity with Ippity - 2W, 1E, SIO - (2nd week) Fall Colors
Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet - must include Kraft cardstock - Anything Goes
There She Goes - Halloween or Autumn
The Shabby Tea Room - Photo Inspiration* Happy Halloween
Card Cupids - Halloween
Creative Inspirations Paint - 1E - Halloween
Dream Valley Challenges - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Halloween
The Crafty Pad - SIO - Halloween
2 Sisters - #62 Pumpkin Patch
Allsorts - 1E - #126 Halloween
Craft Your Days Away  - 2W - 2ndW #31 Halloween Colours
Crafters Cafe Kids - M - Fall/Halloween projects
Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - 1stW Halloween
Sweet Stampin - 2E, must Stamp - Trick or Treat
Card Makin' Mamas - 2W, 2E, cards only - Halloween
Fashionista Friday - Halloween or fall
Wags 'n Whiskers - 2W, SIO - fall colours
Cupcake Craftroom - 3E, P1 - Halloween with Kraft
Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge - M, 5E, SIO, P1 - Pumpkins
Get Funky - M, SIR, P15 - Autumn
Really Reasonable Ribbon - P1/15, Must use ribbon -  Fun for Fall
Through the Craftroom Door - P1/15 , 3E - Happy Halloween