MIM time!!!

I hope everyone had a very very Merry Christmas!

It's time for another open paper challenge at Make it Monday and this week we have Meljen's back as our sponsor! 

Meljen's Designs is a lovely stamp company owned and illustrated by Melissa Jenkins. She illustrates whimsical rubber and digital images inspired by her kids and family. Meljen's Designs has new releases along with a new challenge every Thursday, a Guest Designer each month at the Meljen's Designs Blog, and freebies and promos now and then on our facebookFAN PAGE!  Please visit the Meljen's Designs line of stamps at our store HERE to browse through all of Melissa's lovely designs! You can also see Melissa's rubber stamps at her corner of Whimsy Stamps, too!

http://shop.meljensdesigns.com/

Meljen Designs Digital Stamps  are giving away the lovely prize of the winner's choice of 4 single digis!!!

 

 

Here is my creation...a birthday calendar using Noah's Loving Elephants (you know, because an elephant never forgets...and now neither will I!)!

 

 

As for a POTW...well, I don't have one!  We were out of town all week and I missed all the entries this week.  :(

 

But we're back and ready!  So come join us at Make it Monday this week!!! 

 

As always, thank you so much for stopping by!

 

 

Anything Goes at Tilda's Town!!!!

It's time for a new challenge at Tilda's Town!  And it's everyone's favorite...Anything Goes!!!!

I decided to go super sparkly with the fabulous Tilda in Evening Dress! 

 

 

LOVE her!!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope your New Year's Resolution is to join us at Tilda's Town this week!  ;D

Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop atwww.tildastown.com and live the magic.

 

 

Simon Says: Bling it on!

Bearly Mine: Anything Goes
Tuesday Morning Sketches: Anything Goes
Marvelous Magnolias: Anything Goes

 

Winter Snowflakes!

It's time for a new challenge at Stamp and Create with Magnolia and this one is so pretty and fun: Winter Snowflakes!!!!

I used the adorable Snow Scarf Tilda for my card...I just love this new Winter Wonderland collection! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Sorry this is so short but there's so much to do around here!  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Rene :D

Totally Tilda: anything goes

Last challenge of 2013!

My how time flies!!!!  This is the last challenge at Creative Inspirations...for 2013!!!  We'll be back New Year's Day to ring in 2014!

This week's challenge is everyone's favorite...Anything Goes!  With the option of a sketch if you'd like a little more guidance!  ;D

This week's challenge will also last 2 weeks instead of 1 giving you extra time to play along!

This week Natalie is providing the Winner's prize!!!  Thank you so much Nat!

One lucky person will receive this bundle of goodies:
6x6 Papers, Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers, Die Cuts, 
Embellishments, Ribbons, Beaded Trim!

 

Hmmm, I wonder if I can play along?!?  ;D

 

Here is my creation...

 

 

 

And I'd like to take a moment to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!!!!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope to see your creations at Creative Inspirations!!!!

 

 

Sale at Stamp and Create!!!!

Want to stock up for next Christmas?!?  Now is the time!  Big sale at Stamp and Create!

The store will be closed for shipping from Friday, December 20 - Monday, December 23rd

for Lacey's Father-in-Law's out-of-State Funeral.

Orders placed after 12:00pm Thursday, December 19th will not ship out until December 24th

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Just a reminder that most Christmas stamps are on sale 25% off. 

 

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Get exactly what you want for Christmas by buying it for yourself!  Hahahaha!

 

Merry Christmas!

MIM with Bugaboo!!!!

I cannot believe it's almost Christmas!  Thanksgiving being so late this year really threw everything off!  Only 3 days of work for me, 4.75 days of school for the girls and then BOOM!  Christmas break!!!!!  I am so excited!!!!

And I'm so excited that Bugaboo is back as our sponsor this week!

Everyone loves these fun and sweet digis!

http://www.bugaboostamps.com/

Everything That You Ever Wanted to Know About Bugaboo Stamps: A Short Essay

As if raising five children in the frozen land of the North was not enough of a challenge, Jodie Mackrell decided to dip her cold little Canadian toes into the world of papercrafting by opening an online store full of her illustrations. That was two years ago. Today Bugaboo Stamps is one of the leading companies in digital images, and we're still growing!  From seriously snarky to sugary sweet to sublimely soulful all the way over to the other side of the super sexy spectrum, you're bound to find all that you need and more to create your paper projects.  Jodie works very hard to provide New Releases and Freebies every week! 

 If your taste runs to rubber (and you know who you are), you can find Bugaboo Stamps   atTotally Stampalicious. And finally, join the Bugaboo Stamps DT   for weekly challenges at Catch the Bug. 

Bugaboo Stamps are offering a very generous prize of winner's choice of 7 single digis!

 

 

Here is my creation, using Fancy SB Christmas...

 

 

She is so cute!!!

 

And now for my POTW...this absolutely ADORABLE Christmas card from Laura over at The Crafty Sister...

 

 

Tell me you didn't smile when you saw this...I dare you!  Lol!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Remember that MIM is always an open paper challenge! 

 

Have a wonderful week and a blessed Christmas!!!! 

 

 

 

 Bugaboo: favorite Christmas carol ("We Wish You a Merry Christmas!")

Christmas at Tilda's Town!

Christmas is JUST around the corner and I cannot wait!  The girls are getting one gift but it's a big one...I'd share but G sometimes checks out my blog!  I am so excited to see their faces!!!!

I know many of you are frantically creating exquisite Christmas cards...so why not share them with us at Tilda's Town?!? 

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• The challenge this week is … Christmas!
• Your entry must have a stamped Tilda, Edwin or Magnolia character on it! (focal point)
• Link up below with the direct URL to your creation. We can’t wait to see what you make!
• Place a link to Tilda’s Town Challenge blog in your blog post or online gallery.
• No back linking… challenge start date is today’s date 9 a.m. CST and end date is Friday, December 20th at 11:55 a.m. CST!
• Limit – two entries

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Here is my creation using Christmas Eve Edwin and Spruce die:

 

I love this little guy!!!!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  Don't forget to check out Tilda's Town on Facebook! 

 

And don't forget to link up your Christmas creation with us at Tilda's Town! 

 

Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop atwww.tildastown.com and live the magic.

 

 MarkerPop: Happy Holidays

Inky Chicks: X-Mas

Simon: snow

Cute Card Thursday: X-Mas

Marvelous Magnolias: open

SSC: Christmas

Divas: open

Lovely Hanglar: Winter Wonderland

Magnolia Down Under: anything goes

Magnolia-licious: Christmas

Stamp Fairy is in the house!!!

I love love LOVE Stamp Fairy...so I was so happy to see they are sponsoring the challenge this week at Creative Inspirations!!! 

This week's challenge is Traditional Christmas Colours Only!

Yes this means that we now ONLY want to see Red, Green & Gold!

This week's prize is from STAMP FAIRY and is a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

"Stamp Fairy officially launched on November 5th 2010. Gerda Burghardt, artist and owner, creates cute and whimsical digital images for the young and old, inspired by her life, love and 4 cute cats. You will find adorable teddies bears, young boys and girls, fuzzy little bunnies and whimsical critters. Please visit the store and browse Stamp Fairy’s wonderful images. We hope Stamp Fairy’s images inspire YOUR creativity."

Stamp Fairy are also currently having a SALE so do pop on over and grab yourself a treat!

 

Here is my creation using the adorable Mimi!

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to create something fabulous for us at Creative Inspirations!!!!

MIM is open!!!!!

It's time for another open paper challenge at Make it Monday!!! 

Our sponsor this week is 

Pink Paper Paradise 

who are an Australian stockist of Copic Markers, Accessories and more.

With a large range of Sketch and Ciao markers and refills available, Pink Paper Paradise has your coloring needs covered. They stock a wide selection of stamps from La La Land Crafts, Flourishes, The Greeting Farm and Saturated Canary. Free postage is available on orders over $75.00 Although Pink Paper Paradise is only available to Australian Customers The fabulous prize of a rubber stamp
(Fairy Wishes  - Saturated Canary) offered to the winning random commenter is available world wide.

Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

 

This fabulous store is owned by our own Michelle! 

 

 

Here is my creation:

 

 

 

 

I love this little image!  So cute!

 

Now for my fabulous POTW...I fell head over heels for this adorable card by Cheryl!

 

 

 

Be sure to pop over and leave her some love for this fantastic card!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful week and don't forget to join us at MIM this week!!!

Flutter by Wednesday: open
Papertake Weekly: open
All Sorts: no Christmas
 

Winter Fun at Stamp and Create!

Ok, we had a very minimal amount of snow last night and it's making me crave more!  And no, not JUST so we can have a snow day, although that would be a plus!!!!

This week at Stamp and Create with Magnolia our theme is Winter Fun! 


The rules for our challenges are:

~ Each Challenge has a Seasonal Theme as well as a standard challenge. You must comply with both themes to enter the challenge.

~ You must use a Magnolia stamp to enter the challenges.

~ You are welcome to combine your card with as many other challenges as you wish.

~ No back linking - your entry must be a new creation.

~ You must be a follower of the challenge blog to enter the challenges.

~ You must include a link to our challenges within your entry post.

Failure to follow the rules of the challenges will result in your entry being deleted from the challenge.

Challenge #24:
Winter Fun

Winter outdoor activities

What do we consider a Winter image?:

Cold, Snow, Christmas, New Year's/Celebrations. Colors are: Red, Green, Gold, white, blue, etc...

Prize:

Stamp and Create carries a wide range of Magnolia stamps at some of the lowest prices!

Here is my card using the fabulous North Pole Tilda!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

 

Papertake Weekly: open

7Kids: open

Midweek Magnolias: snow

Marvelous Magnolias: open

 

 

 

Creative Inspirations...go rogue!

It's Wednesday!!!!!  Time for a new challenge at Creative Inspirations! 

This week's challenge is Contemporary Christmas Colours Only!
No Red, Green or Gold is allowed!

This week's prize is from MY MUMS CRAFT SHOP and is a £10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

They are also offering each entrant a 10% DISCOUNT when they shop at their store!  Hop on over to the Creative Inspirations site to get the code!!!

 

Here is my creation using an adorable Tiddly Inks image! 

 

 

Fa la la la!!!!  I love her!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to create something fabulous for us at Creative Inspirations this week!!!

 

Papertake Weekly: open

Tiddly Inks: Christmas, Holidays or Winter Scene

Divas by Design: feeling festive

 

Anything Goes at Stamp and Create!

It's time for a new monthly challenge at Stamp and Create!  And it's everyone's favorite theme: Anything Goes!!!!

On random participant will win a $25 Gift Certificate to Stamp and Create. 

 

Here is my creation using Tilda with Hawaii Flower:

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to link up with us this month at Stamp and Create!

 

Simon: open

MIM with LOTV!

If you're not a crafter, I imagine that the title of this blog post is very confusing!  Lol!  ;D

I am SO beyond excited that our sponsor this week is the amazing, fabulous, wonderful, incredible LOTV!!!!
I absolutely adore these images...they are so whimsical and delightful!

  

 

http://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/

 

Lili of the Valley specialises in the design and production of gorgeous & unique rubber stamps, sentiment stamps, die-cut designs and papers for the cardmaking and crafting sector. “At Lili of the Valley, we strive to produce excellent quality products with beautiful designs that enable you to make lovely cards every time, simply and easily. We also pride ourselves on taking care with everything we do to make sure you receive great products, at a good price and as quickly as possible."

They are offering the winner an amazing £10 voucher!!!

Ok, here is my creation using James Big Star and Starry Ted. 

The sentiment is also from LOTV...you can find it here.  And starting tomorrow they are having their biggest sale of the year!  20% off...beginning midday UK time!

And MIM is always an open paper challenge! 

• To be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

How awesome?!?

 

Now for my POTW...from Tammy at My Craft Central this adorable card!  I love the layout and colors...plus the

 

super cute image.  Heck, I love EVERYTHING about this card!!!

 

 

 

 

Isn't it fantastic?

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful week and don't forget to link up with us this

 

week at MIM!  I can't wait to see what you create! 

ABC: Almost Christmas
The Ribbon Girl: Christmas

 

Christmas at Tilda's Town

It's time for Christmas at Tilda's Town!!!!  I bought my Christmas present there yesterday...a few of the images from the Little Circus Moscow collection!  SO cute!  Of course I won't wait until Christmas to use them... ;D

So here is my creation, using Puppy Love Tilda from the Winter Wonderland collection (which I absolutely LOVE)! 

Isn't she darling?!?

Tilda's Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda's Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop atwww.tildastown.com and live the magic.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Tilda's Town!

Simon Says Stamp: open
Marvelous Magnolias: open
Cute Card Thursday: open

 

Anything goes at Creative Inspirations!

It's everyone's favorite challenge theme at Creative Inspirations this week: Anything Goes!  And if you need a bit more guidance, there's an optional sketch! 

This week's prize is from CEDAR CHEST DESIGNS and is a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE!

 

Here is my creation...

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to link up with us this week at Creative Inspirations! 

 

For those who celebrate it, I'd also like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!

 

Ribbon Girl: Winter/Christmas

LHSM: Christmas is coming!

Totally Gorjuss: a child's Christmas

SSC: anything goes

BearlyMine: open

Divas: some red

Simon: open

 

 

MIM!

It's here!!!!  Thanksgiving week!!!!  I'm so excited! 

And I'm also excited because this week MIM's fabulous sponsor is...

http://www.ccdesignsrubberstamps.com/

C.C. Designs was started in 2006 from my love of all things art. Since 2006 we have added additional Illustrators and dies. We think our images are cleverly cute and fun to use. 

They are generously offering our winner at

$15 Gift Certificate

Remember, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!

 

Here is my creation using Monkey Feet Puppy Snowman

 

 

 

And now for my POTW...this adorable creation from

Patti.  I love how simply stunning it is!

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you get a chance to link up with us at MIM this week and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!