Merry Christ-moose/Nice Rack/Nordic Borders Blog Hop Challenge‏

We at TSG love our holiday sets, and we love our animals, too…so whenever they can combine, we are THRILLED.  The new Merry Christ-moose set from Torico is no exception!

Merry Christ-moose is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST. Made to go along with the Merry Christ-moose stamp set, Nice Rack has all those sentiments that may be a little bit naughty, but are definitely nice. Nice Rack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

Torico has also created this GORGEOUS Nordic Borders set as well, which will add a finished, homey feel to any of your creations.  Nordic Borders is a 2x6 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will see for $3. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

Would you like to win the new Merry Christ-moose/Nice Rack/ Nordic Borders sets? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Be Merry Blog Hop

Our second set from new illustrator Danielle Lounds find’s us celebrating the holidays with her unique style of combining handwritten sentiments, with super cute images. I love that the words can be colored, and the tag image will be perfect for cards, and gift giving.

Be Merry is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $18.00. It will be released on Saturday, November 30^th at 11pmEST.

 

Would you like to win the new Be Merry stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Tis The Season Blog Hop

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A full set of fun from artist Wendy Leach, features our favorite sock goblin, but lots of other winter accessories to go along with it! This whimsical and fun holiday set is sure to be a favorite.

Tis the Season is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $24. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

  

Would you like to win the new ‘Tis the Season set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

Am also entering this card to Simon Says Stamp anything goes challenge.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

i {heart} papers SALE

Hi everyone! i {heart} papers is celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday with a 20% off store-wide coupon (in stock items only and not valid on gift certificates) on all orders $50 or more, valid through 12/2, Cyber Monday. Use coupon code Black20DT13 at checkout. All orders will ship on Tuesday December 3. Enjoy!

Dare To Jump Blog Hop

This winter sports silhouette stamp is perfect for the winter enthusiast in your life. Not only will it make amazing cards, but it will ROCK for scrapbooking, too.

Dare To Jump is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $15.00. It will be released on Saturday, November 30^th at 11pmEST.
 

Would you like to win the new Dare to Jump  stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Winter Wonderland

I fell in love with Mama Elephant Winter Wonderland set from the moment I saw it. It took me a while before I got it, but I finally did and I just love the serene, sweet look of this set. And love the font combo on the sentiment.

Here's my first  card using this set. 

I have tons of Christmas cards to make and this set makes it so easy to create gorgeous simple card. I lined the bottom of the card panel with stickles for some soft glitters. This card goes to Caring Hearts Card Drive.

And, peeps this week is the last week to send in your cards for Caring Hearts Card Drive. If you plan to send in your cards, please do so. Our record was roughly 3500 cards. Would be great to break  that record. We appreciate your support and thank you for making this drive successful every single year. Hugs, xo

Penguin Pals

Happy Friday!! This week, There She Goes Stamp is highlighting some previously released sets and they are Wonderful Winter Wishes, Season's Greetings and Penguin Pals.

 

Of course, since I love penguins, I have to play with Penguin Pals. I made this card for Caring Hearts Card Drive.

 

You have 1 more week to send in your cards for the card drive! I hope you will join and help us spread holiday cheers to those that live in nursing homes. Need more inspiration for holiday cards? Check out what the other Trendsetters has created at There She Goes Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by here. Hope you all have a great weekend!

Simply The Best Pup

If you have followed my blog for a while, you know how much I love puggies. Ever since I moved to the States and considering getting my own dog, I always know I wanted a pug. People would ask me, did I own a pug growing up? Nope. In fact, I don't think I ever see any pug the whole time I grew up in Indonesia.

I do remember seeing one on my uncle's t-shirt. That's about it. Before I got Ollie, who was my 1st pug, I read and learned about them as much as I can. I want to make sure we're compatible. :) Well, that love continue to grow. So far I have been owned by 3 puggies. And, it's contagious! My mom also have a pug.

So, when I thought of doing a photo card, of course like everyone else, I turned to my kid. So, here's Eli on the cover of my photo card.

This pic was taken like a day or two after we got him. He's such an adorable bundle of joy. I miss the time when he's this tiny. He's such a good puppy. I don't gushing much about my puggy, do I? ;)

Let's chat about the card a bit, shall we. I made this card using goodies from i {heart} papers. The patterned paper is from Echo Park Bundle of Joy Girl and the sentiment stamp is from Technique Tuesday Simply You by Ali Edwards set. To stamp on the photo paper, I used Memento Luxe Wedding Dress White. 

Have you tried, Memento Luxe? They are awesome. The color is so rich and stamp so well. i {heart} papers carry all the colors, so check them out!

Thanks for stopping by here and don't forget only 8 more days left to send in your cards for Caring  Hearts Card Drive. 

And, for a smile enjoy this little lesson about pug. :)

Source: Bah Humpug

TSG Winter Fun Challenge

Hi everyone. How's your Monday going? Poppin' in for a quick post to share a card I made for There She Goes winter fun challenge.

 

 

 

This week challenge is to create a project with winter fun theme. And, of course I am reaching for my cute Pugalicious set. It didn't show well on the picture, but the snow is actually outlined with sticklers for some extra glitter.

 

Hm... I wonder if Eli would let me put antlers headband on him. I have a feeling that's not going to go well. Hah...

 

I hope you will play along. And, don't forget Caring Harts Card Drive still going strong. Winter cards would make great holiday cards. You have till November 28 to get your cards in and be enter for some fabulous prizes!! Thank you for stopping by here.

 

 

You Are Amazing

Yay, this weekend, I was able made several cards. Finally, have a little bit of mojo going. Most of the cards I made are DT work for an upcoming new releases, a couple for submission and one is for my i {heart} papers post.

I have a few sets that are still new in its package that I figure it's about time I use them. Yep, seriously, the 3 sets I use today were never been inked till just now. The set I used are Avery Elle Oh Yeah, Fill In The Blank and Paper Smooches Briny Blue.  

I love the combo of white with bright blue. This card is pretty simple, but with the bright blue popping against the white background, it's eye catching, no?

Of course, a little bit of glitter couldn't hurt, so I added some sticklers on the fish black stripe. Am pretty happy with the way this card turn out. 

Well, that's it for me today. Can't sit too long. My back was finally healing, then smart me, not paying attention while walking, I forgot there's a step and I went flying and hit the floor hard. I can't remember the last time I had such an epic fall. Totally sprawled on the floor. It was a grand fall. Floor 1, me 0. Yep, the floor wins. :)

May your coming week starts off in a grand way, but good grand way. Cheers....

Caring Hearts Blog Hop Winner

Thank you all so much to those of you who took the time to hop along Caring Hearts Card Drive. I have lots of winners to announce for the hop. Let's get to it, shall we? Winners you have till Sunday, November 17 to contact me with your information (wirianta at hotmail dot com). If prize not claimed by then, I will choose another winner. Thank you so much!

Winner of 1 set of Avery Elle stamp is Moosisk

Winner of Clearly Bessotted Stamps Happy Days, A Basket Full with coordinating dies, Mini Love Hearts with coordinating dies is Pia Larsen

Winner of $25 GC from Ellen  Hutson is canadian_liner

Winner of 1 set from Fresh Squeezed Stamps is Lisa's Creative Niche

Winner of 8 Hero Arts Ink Pad is Carol Perry - New winner: Emily Branch

Winner of $25 GC from Inspiration Emporium is BarbGhig

Winner of Lawn Fawn Stamp set & a 6x6 paper pad is Jeanine

Winner of $10 GC from Lil' Inker Design is Kelley New winner: Lisa Alonzo

Winner of $25 worth of 3L products is Loly Borda

Winner of 3 spool of May Arts ribbons is Deborah Montgomery

Winner of $25 GC from My Favorite Things is Jen Carter

Winner of $10 GC from Newton's Nook is Cindy Groh

Winner of 2 classes from Online Classes is Shannah

Winner of $25 GC from Paper Smooches is Judy1223

Winner of $10 GC from Simon Says Stamp is Kimberly Rendino

Winner of 3 months subscription of card kit from Studio Calico is Maureen Hayes

Winner of Tim Holtz goodies pack is Anne H

Winner of $15 GC from There She Goes Stamp is Ruth G

Winner of $20GC from The Twinery is Sue McRae

Winner of Petite Border Set from Gina K Design is Suzanne Dahlberg

Moxie Fab Thanks! Blog Hop

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Hi everyone and welcome to the biggest blog hop ever! Many of us were saddened when we found out that Cath is stepping down from running Moxie Fab blog. I mean, for us, Moxie Fab = Cath, right? So, we want Cath to know how special she is by throwing a super huge blog hop party. Yep, she means that much to us.

You should have arrive here from my dear friend, Kimberly Crawford blog. If not, you can always go to Moxie Fab World blog for the complete list of the hop participants. 

Cath, my post today totally dedicated to you! :) As many other paper crafter would agree, you definitely have quite an impact on the paper crafting industry. It won't be the same without you. You have a knack to spot all things fabulous, trendy, you encourage people to try something new, to broaden their creativity all the time, and inspired us through all those moxie fab images.

On a personal note, you are simply a lovely, down to earth person. I am so thankful that this hobby of mine connected me to you and that we got to meet in person. I didn't get to spend long enough time with you, but the short time I had was very lovely. You are so warm, sweet and welcoming. You probably don't even know this,  but when you emailed me last year about being Moxie Fabber of the week, you gave me such a boost of confidence that I needed.

So, thank you for all the inspirations, the encouragement. Simply put....

And....

Yep, I need 2 cards to say it all. :)

On my 1st card, I made the cat by freehand shape the wire into cat shape. Left the cat tail hanging free. So, yes, the tail will wiggle if you touch it. For the second card I venture into water-coloring to create the soft look.

Cath, it definitely won't be the same without you. I will miss your Moxie Fab post. Thank goodness for FB. We'll keep in touch. Enjoy your free time, give those adorable puppies of yours a hug from me and wishing you all the very best in whatever you do.

From here, your next stop is Jaclyn Miller. Thank you so much for stopping by here.

Caring Hearts Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to Caring Hearts blog hop. I am glad that you can join us. Caring Hearts Card Drive is all about bringing holiday cheers to the elderly that lives in nursing homes through our handmade cards. Many of the elderly might not have any family member or maybe their love ones live far away, etc. Our goal is to collect as many Christmas/holiday cards as possible and let them know that they are not forgotten.

I started this card drive 4 years ago to honor my mom's request and I am grateful that so many of you my fellow crafty peeps continue to support it. This card  drive is possible because of you. I hope many of you will send in your cards. Please send in your cards by November 28, 2013. There are lots of prizes!

To get you into the holiday card making spirit these talented ladies has stepped in to share their cards that I hope will get you inspired (see below for all the links). You can find all the card drive details HERE or simply click on the badge on the upper right corner of my blog.

Here's a couple fun holiday cards from my stash.

Your next stop is to one of my favorite company, Avery Elle.

Here's a complete list of the hop participants:

Vera Yates <--- you are here

Avery Elle

Kimberly Crawford
Emily Branch

Paper Smooches

Kim Kesti
Aj Otto

Joscelyne Cutchens

Wendy Morris

Emily Leiphart
Jennifer McGuire
Simon Says Stamp

Tiffany Johnson

Lil' Inker Designs

Alicia Thelin

Alyssa Scritchfield

Isha Gupta

Jen Carter

Sarah Jay

Suzanne Dahlberg

Lawn Fawn

Latisha Yoast

Teri Anderson

Fresh Squeezed Stamp

Anita Recksiedler

Sarah Moerman

Ren-Yi Lo

Newton’s Nook Designs
Linda McClain

And to make this hop extra fun, we have line up quite a few fabulous prizes donated by our generous sponsors. We will pick winners randomly from comments left on along the way. So, the more blogs you comment on,  the higher your chance.

Make sure you leave your comment by midnight Tuesday, November 12, 2013 to be eligible.  Winners will be announced on Thursday, November 14, 2013.

BLOG HOP PRIZES

Avery Elle - Free Stamp Set of your choice

 Clearly Besotted Stamps

Happy Days set, A Basket Full with coordinating dies, Mini Love Hearts with coordinating dies

Ellen Hutson - $25 GC

Fresh Squeezed Stamps - 1 stamp set of your choice

Gina K. Designs - Petite Border Clear Stamp

Hero Arts - 8 ink pad of your choice

Inspiration Emporium - $25GC

Jennifer McGuire - Online Card Classes - 2 classes of your choice

Kimberly Crawford - $25 worth of 3L products

Lawn Fawn - Free Stamp set & 6x6 paper pad of your choice

Lil' Inkers Designs - $10GC

May Arts - 3 rolls of ribbon of your choice

My Favorite Things - $25GC

                                                         

Newton's Nook Designs - $10GC

Paper Smooches - $25 GC 

Simon Says Stamp - $10GC 

Studio Calico – card kit

There She Goes Stamp - $15GC
 

The Twinery - $20 GC

Tim Holtz