The Ton Fall Release Day 1

Hi peeps. Welcome to The Ton Fall release sneak peek time! We have lots of goodies coming out and I am excited to finally be able to share them with you. Today we're introducing 7 new sets. Yep, you read it right, 7 just for today!

For my 1st card I played with Fresh Cut Garden Roses, Outlines Fresh Cut Garden Roses. To complete the design, I used the label from the Basic Labels set for sentiment and finished with some Yellow Belly sequins.

Next, I am a set that has images that I just love, called the Dog Life set.

How sweet is this? When Effie told me she's working on doggy set & showed me the pug sketch, I wanted to squeeze her right there and then. You know, I love pug, right? I mean I L.O.V.E PUG!! Like die hard pug lover. The dogs on this set were based on her cute, sweet puppy and mine.

The pug rescue in my town is a cause that's really close to my heart and quite often the rescue have to deal with letting the rescue go across the rainbow heaven. I asked Effie to add wings to the set, so the set can also use for when we're dealing with loss of furry friend.

And now for some GIVEAWAY details:

Daily Release Giveaway: Leave a comment on The Ton blog each day of Release Week (1-4) for a chance to win one of four $25 gift codes to the shop.

Design Team Daily Giveaways: There are additional $10 gift code giveaways that you can win by leaving comments on the Design Team member blogs on each day of Release Week – so there are an additional 7 gift codes up for grabs!
We are releasing 23 new stamps for their Fall 2016 Release (18 clear stamps & 5 rubber cling) which include Christmas Poinsettia set - a mini 2x3 stamp set which will be included in all orderd over $100 (before shipping & taxes). ALL NEW PRODUCTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 9/26 AT 7AM (EST).

Stay tune for more awesomeness. Be back right here tomorrow. Cheers....

Birthday Squad

Hi peeps. How's it going? Well, last year, I observed as the MFT Card Design Superstar Contest unfold. Since, I was part of the MFT challenge team at that time, I did't get to play along even though I was kind of itchy to try. Hah. I always love a good challenge. Well, this year, I decided to give it a try. Squeezing in last minute as it seems my mojo works better under pressure.

When it comes to contest, my principal always make card that showcase my true style. If you  have followed my blog for awhile, you know I love cute critters & I love CAS style. I am sticking to this style and here's my card. Lots of cutie patooties while maintaining a clean look.

I used quite a few MFT sets here & coloring them all with Copic markers. For the grass I used Die-namics Mini Fringe combine with Grassy Edges. Then for the birthday squad, I used Birthday Bears, Flamingo dies, Ewe Are The Best, Hog Heaven, Penguins In Paradise (the coconut drink) & Adorable Elephant.

Now, this card is also interactive. The heart balloon that the elephant is holding can go up & down. Here's a closer look with the balloon being pull up. Both balloons shimmered prettily in person.

Well peeps, that's all from me on this last minute entry. Thanks MFT for the fun & inspiring contest. Have a blessed day everyone.

Another Birthday?

Hi peeps. I am up on Butterfly Ink Reflections blog today with this crazy eyes pup. Here's a sneak peek of the card. You can see the full card on their blog. Thank you for checking it out. :) Have a blessed weekend everyone.

Sweet 2 Repeat Blog Hop

Hi peeps! It’s time for SugarPea Designs Sweet2Repeat Blog Hop! Hopefully, by now, many of you have our August Product Release in your hot little hands. Our SugarPea squad have worked behind the scene to inspire you with even MORE creative possibilities featuring our newest and hottest products!

For my card today I used the Harlequin Cover Plate, Fall Fox, Lovely Leaves stamp set along with their matching dies. The sentiment is from previously released Gift Greetings. Here's a closer look into the cute fox on the lovely pile of leaves.

I am totally loving this fun color combo right now. My kind of fall color. A dab of blue some pretty soft red. And, look at that fox, so adorable, right? Now, how would you like to WIN a $20 gift certificate to spend on some SugarPea Designs of your own? Please visit with each of our design team members listed below and leave a comment for your chance to win! Easy peasy, right? Thank you for stopping by here. Enjoy your Friday!

Amy Rohl

Brianna Loeffelbein

Chaitali Narla

Dana Joy

Isha Gupta

Stacey Schafer

Amy Kolling

Vera Yates <---  you are here

Simonne Clay

STAMPtember

Happy September! A couple weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprise to receive this cute set from Simon Says Stamp from their STAMPtember release. I am not on their design team, I am just one of the lucky recipient of their generosity. :) 

I got to play with this fairy & gnome set. 

I love fairies. Every time I see fairy stamp, I always think of my cutie pie niece, Shakira. She's the fairy of my world. And, when I saw there's this little bottle of fairy dust, I just have to make shaker card. Looks like I sprinkle the fairy dust right out of the bottle, isn't it?

Next, it's the gnome turn. I go with a bit more muted color. I have mix feeling as far as the color. I am a bright, cheerful color person. But, I wanted to try something different. When I color, I don't really plan. I just go with the flow, whatever I felt like at the moment.

Well, I hope you enjoy today's cards. And, psst... I have another fun announcement, too. Check out this post from Butterfly Reflection Ink. :) May your September be a blessed & bountiful one.

Grumble

Did you know that a group of pug is called grumble? Yep, one of my pug knowledge. LOL.

And, with that introduction, here's my grumble. Peeps, I sure am having fun with this Sweet Stamp Shop Pug Life set.

Slowly but surely, my pug collection is growing. Well, super quick post today. Just want to share this card. And... my love of pug. Pug rules my world! :)

Pugs & Kisses

For those of you that have known me for quite a while, you know how much I loveeee pugs. At least once a week, I have someone tag me either on FB, Instagram or pm me pug related stuff. I guess, it's safe to say I am the crazy awesome pug lady. :)

Needless to say, when Sweet Stamp Shop coming out with their pug set, I have at least 3 friends who tagged me. And, yep, I ordered the set within the first hour it's available in the store. I rarely ever say no to cute pug stuff. Hah!

So, here you go....

And, that cutie pug figurine is just one of the few pug collectible that I have. Haha... Not obsessed at all, right?

When I finally could have my own dog, I always know I want to have a pug. I honestly don't remember of even seeing a real pug in person growing up, I just know I will have a pug. Before I got one, I  bought a couple pug books & learned everything I could about it as I want to make sure I'd be a good pug mom. For me, dogs are for life, so I want to make sure I understand what it takes to have a pug.

Ollie was my 1st pug. Followed by Milo, Eli and Clyde. They're my heart. Clyde is my foster failure. After being his foster mom for a month, I just couldn't give him up. Pugs are a full of characters. They're funny, spunky, bossy, yes often lots of work, and they shed like crazy. Most importantly they're full of love.

Once you go pug, you can't go back. Hah!! All I can say, I am so happy with this set and will definitely be playing with this set more. That's all from me today. Cheers...

SugarPea Sweet Peek Day 5

Peeps, today is the day! This week, we've been showing you the new sets coming out this month from SugarPea Designs and today, you can finally order them. Yay, for enabling. ;)

Last but not least, today we're introducing Sweet Treats that's perfect for decorating your Halloween treats and for card making, of course.

Here's my card using the set along with the previously release Coffee To Go dies.  Be careful which drink you choose... You never know what it is!

Would you like to win the Sweet Treats? Easy peasy, simply leave a comment on SPD Blog or for more chances leave comments on the DT blogs as well. You can find the complete list on HERE.

Everything will be available later this afternoon, so get your wish list ready & happy shopping. Enjoy your Friday. Thank you for joining us throughout the  week. Cheers.... 

SugarPea Sweet Peek Day 4

Phew... we're almost there peeps! Welcome to day 4 of SugarPea Designs sweet peek. Just one more day before all the new goodies you've seen will be available for purchase!

While waiting, let us introduce you to a cute li'l bat from the set Fang-tastic.

The funny thing was when I first saw this harlequin dies, I was honestly just ho hum about it. I almost didn't use it on any of my card. But, goodness, once I decided to play with it, I was surprise at how much I like it. I like so much that I used it two days in a row (see my card from yesterday). The only bad thing... my hand is now hurting from coloring the inserts!!

The sequins sprinkle I put on my card is from Warm Golden Glow Sparkly Shaker collection. Yep, in case you forget or didn't know, SugarPea carries beautiful sequins mix collection.

Now, on to the giveaway. You could win this Fang-tastic set. Simply leave a comment on today's SPD Blog post and for more chance, on each of the DT blog. You can find the complete list on SPD blog.

Well, that's all from me today. One more day! :)

SugarPea Sweet Peek Day 3

Hi peeps! Welcome to day 3 of SugarPea Design sweet peek. I hope you've been enjoying the festivities. Today, we're introducing a super cute set by our newest designer, called Fall Fox.

It is seriously adorable set! Here's my 1st card:

I have to say I am pretty impressed with myself for using this dark orange color. Hah! Very, very rare where I reach for this color. 

Now, I was going to go with just 1 card, but then I saw a card by my team mates  Simonne Clay and I just love her card so much that I ended up making another card inspired by hers.

The color combo on this harlequin background makes me happy. Sigh... blue... it made such a difference on fall color card. ;)

Now, how would you like to win the Fall Fox stamp set? All you need to do is leave a comment on the SPD blog. It's THAT easy! You have all week to comment! Winners during our Fall Product Release will be announced on Sunday, August 28th.

Check out the sweet peas creation using the products we are introducing today. Visit each of their blogs and leave a sweet comment for them, giving you an extra entry to win today's giveaway prize. Visit the SPD blog for details and for a list of participating designers.

Hope you enjoy today's cards and come back tomorrow for more sweet peeks!