Thinking of you!

Hi Friends!

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, so that means our challenge for Loves Rubberstamps this week is Shades of Green!  

Our fabulous sponsor is Rick St. Dennis.

We had a challenge a few weeks ago with paper piecing, so I thought I would give it another shot with this cute little Party Time Lucy image.  I think she turned out ok.  She is colored with copics.  A complete supply list is below. 

Supplies used:

C.C Designs - Party Time Lucy

Copics

Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black 

Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa 

Spellbinders - Labels 25

Lawn Fawn Retro Triple Pack Cord

Pearls

Lace

My Mind's Eye Paper

Burlap

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC94. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, March 17th  so all entries need to be in before then. 

Design Team Favorite Picks:
The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 94 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 96. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on our Sensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Come on over and show us your creations at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog!

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Blessings until next time….

Athina

Dance! Loves Rubberstamps Weekly Challenge

Good Tuesday Morning Everyone!

I hope you had a great Monday!  If not, I have a little fun that can make anyone smile! 

It's time for another challenge at Loves Rubberstamps.  And... I have to tell you this was definitely a challenge for me!  It is paper piecing.  I have seen so many wonderful projects done with paper piecing, but I seem to struggle with it.  So I gave it my best shot and here we go!

Our fabulous SPONSOR is:

 The Paper Shelter generously provided the team some images to use in this challenge.  I have used Rhythm Everywhere.  Did I not tell you earlier that if your Monday was a little off, that the card would make you smile.  Just dance, it makes everyone smile!  I have colored the image with copics (don't you love the pink hair?) and cut it out with Spellbinders - Large Decked Rectangle.   The background papers are by Glitz - Cashmere Dame & Echo Park - Love Story.  The sentiment is by Stampabilites and I cut it down to fit my card.

Copics used: 

 Skin:  E11, E21, E50, E51 (new combo for me)

Hair:   RV10, RV13, RV14, RV17

Boots:  T1,T3, T5, T7

Supplies used:

 Copics

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Spun Sugar

Inkessentials - Blending Tool

Spellbinders 

Echo Park - Love Story

Glitz - Cashmere Dame

Jewels

Washi Tape

How to play: 
Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC90. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, February 17th  so all entries need to be in before then. 

Design Team Favorite Picks:
The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 90 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 92. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on ourSensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Come on over and show us with your creations at Loves Rubberstamps Challenge Blog!

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Blessings until next time….

Athina

A Big Santa Hug - Loves Rubberstamps Challenge

Hello Friends -

Well, I have survived my first day back to work after vacation!  It is the first Tuesday of the month, so that means Anything Goes at  Loves Rubberstamps!  

Our sponsor this week is Shape Ez!

I decided to make a card/gift card holder out of a paper bag today.  I am sure I am not the first to do this, but I just scored the bag down the middle and folded it up.  I used the inside (bottom of the bag) to hold the gift card.  I did sew around the edges of the front to sturdy things up a bit and hold it together.  I guess my vacation must have really relaxed me because my desk was a total mess after this one.  The background started was creme colored.  I inked the trees, lamp post and added some snow.  I get tired of using the same old papers sometimes, so this way I can do what I want.

Since I used the Santa Hug stamp by Magnolia, I wanted him to look like he was giving you a hug.  His hands are propped up with pop up dots.  I did fussy cut him and colored him with copics.

Copics used:

Hair/Gloves: W00, W1, W2 (white gel pen)

Skin:  E000, E00, E11

Suit:  R14, R46, R59, RV99

Belt/Shoes:  C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, 100

The inside is the bottom of the folded bag with some burlap and trim added.  The poinsettias were from the same sheet of paper used on the front of the card.  I just used creative cutting to get them where I wanted them.

Supplies used:

Magnolia - Santa Hug, Fir in Snow, Lamp Post, Santa is Coming to Town Postage Stamp

Stampabilities - Believe

Tuxedo Black - Memento Ink

Copics

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy

Inkessentials Blending Tool

Tim Holtz Distress Markers - Fired Brick, Black Soot, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss

Flower Soft - Polar White

Liquid Applique

Tacky Glue

My Minds Eye - Christmas

Mixed Media - burlap

Trim

Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and share your creations with us!  

Here is how to play!

Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC81 Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:
The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, December 9nd so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog! 

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

Design Team Favorite Picks:
The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 81- will be announced before the posting of Challenge 82 ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

** Be sure to Play Along in our - Weekly Blog Candy Giveaway! Just hop along with our Design Team in a Mini Blog Hop for the chance to win the hidden prize! Start the hop here on our Sensational Sunday Inspirations post **

Loves Rubberstamps is looking for a few new design team members.  I have been with the team for almost a year now.  Everyone is so warm and friendly and the store is continuing to grown giving you many options for your projects.  Check out the details of the DT call here.

Have a wonderful day!  

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Calling all Blue Hair!

Hello Friends!

Happy Tuesday to you!  Can you believe that school is almost in session again?  Where did the summer go?  Well, if you have little ones headed back this week, why don't you grab a cup of your favorite drink and join us for another challenge at Loves Rubberstamps!

This week it is "Hair of a different color!"  What fun is that!

Our sponsors this week is Saturated Canary

I just love this little image, The Ugly Christmas Sweater generously provided by Saturated Canary.  She is printed on cryogen paper and colored with copics.  I used brushed curdory distress ink around the edges.  The paper is by Simple Stories Harvest Lane.  

I finished it off with ribbon, a bow, twine, button and a little chipboard stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.  The sentiment is by Stampabilities.

Copics used:

Hair:  BG11, BG13, BG49

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13

Sweater/Legwarmers:  B91, B93, B95, B97

Skirt:  E50, E53, E55

Shoes:  E08, E13, E19

Pants:  E08, E13, E19, YG93, YG95 YG97

How to play

Just upload a creation that follows this week's challenge to your online blog or gallery. Then leave a link to your project in the linky widget at the bottom of the challenge blog post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the tag or keyword LRSBC64. Our challenge is open to everyone, you can use any stamps and products that you would like, and you can enter as many times as you want. 

Deadline:The linky entry widget will close at 9PM CST on Monday, August 19th, so all entries need to be in before then. 

Prize Information:

One lucky participant will be chosen using a random number generator! They will be able to proudly display our Winner's Badge on their blog and they will also win the Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher as well as any prizes being offered by Guest Sponsors that week.

We will have two different possibilities for a gift voucher prize from Loves Rubberstamps for the winner as well.

$10.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we do not carry in our store

$20.00 - If the stamp used is from a company that we DO carry in our store

If you want to see what companies we carry visit our store Loves Rubberstamps

The Design Team members will also each choose their favorite card from this challenge and the winner's will be able to proudly display a special blog badge on their blog. The Design Team favorite's from Challenge 64 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 66. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more **

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and share your  creations!

Blessings until next time...

Athina

Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge - April

Hello Blogging Friends!

I hope you had a great week and are ready for an even better weekend!  I am back today with another challenge from Lady Anne's Progressive Christmas Challenge ! 

So what is the Progressive Christmas Challenge you ask?

If you want to join in, just send Laurian an email at christmasprogressive@mail.com  with your email address.  Then she will send you the 2 free images and then the fun begins.  All you have to do is make a card/s with one or both of the images to get the next month’s free images. She also asks that all participants link their posts to the sponsor as well as to Lady Anne’s.

This will be a monthly challenge so you will have plenty of time to complete your projects. If you miss a month or join in at a later date, you will be able to buy in for only £1, using the PayPal button in the side bar of the challenge blog. Only those who participate in the challenge will get the next month’s free digis.

Lady Anne has a few different challenges running and you have a month to enter!  So get some free images, get started on your Christmas cards and come share them with us!

Our sponsor this month is Priscilla Styles

Ok so now to the card, the reason you are here right?  The image is generously provided by Priscilla Styles Store and is Little Skater Single.  She really looks like she is in deep thought trying to decide whether she wants to get on that ice or not.  I printed her on cryogen paper and colored her with my copics.  I cut her out using a Spellbinders die and inked the edges with Walnut Stain distress ink.  I used a swirl embossing folder and some additional ink for the triangles.  The sentiment is by Stampabilites.  It is finished off with a bow and a star.

Copics used:

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E31

Skates:  W0, W1

Hair:  C0, C3, C5, C7

Outfit:  G20, G21, G24

 Lady Anne has a few different challenges running and you have a month to enter!  So get some free images, get started on your Christmas cards and come share them with us!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Blessings until next time...
Athina

Loves Rubberstamps - Sensational Sunday Inspiration Blog Hop

Good Sunday Morning Friends!

I hope  you are enjoying your weekend!

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop's Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to win a $10 Loves Rubberstamps store gift certificate. So, all you have to do is hop along and see all the creations and leave a little love for the Designers! You have until Saturday, April 13th, at 8pm CST. Have fun and we hope that you enjoy the hop!

If you've arrived here from Dangina's blog you are right on track! If not, I have posted the whole blog hop list below just in case you get lost along the way!

I have used the Magnolia Tilda with Big Ice Cream stamp.  It is stamped on cryogen paper with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I used a sketch by Here Comes the Boys, even though this is not a boy's card, I liked the sketch. The background papers are all by Glitz Designs, Cashmere Dame.  The sentiment is by Printworks.  I have added some bling and flowers for some extra fun!

Copics used:  

Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13

Hair:  E33, E35, E37, E57, E59

Shoes/Dress:  BG11, BG72, BG78

Ice Cream:  W00, W1, W2, E71, E74, E77, R00, R21, R22

Bowl:  R24, R27, R89

The inside sentiment is by Stampabilites and I have used all the same papers as the front to match.  The papers are by Glitz Designs Cashmere Dame collection.

Sketch used:

Your next stop on the hop is Shanna!

Laura - Loves Rubberstamps Inspiration Blog

Dangina

Athina (you are here!)

Shanna

Lydia

Marcy

Ivonne

We hope you have fun on the hop today!  It is a great way to see what the very talented design team is up to!

Thanks for stopping by!  I do appreciate your visit!

Blessings until next time...

Athina