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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Screwy! Loves Rubberstamps Blog Hop


Good Morning Friends -
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 be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

 Today, I am sharing a table tent that I made for an upcoming family reunion.  My hubby and I are in charge of the door prizes this year.  So this one if for the Men.   As I finish the other projects, I will be sure to share them with you.





Copics used:
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair:  E21, E25, E29
Pants:  B91, B93, B95, B97, B99
Shirt:  YR13, YR15, YR18
Shoes:  YR13, YR15, YR18, YG93, YG95, YG97



So here is the remainder of the hop!
Athina (you are here)
Nina

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.

Blessings until next time...
Athina
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Perspective - Loves Rubberstamps Weekly Challenge


Hello Friends -
Today, I am back with another challenge from  Loves Rubberstamps!  This is everyone's favorite..... the first of the month...... do you know what the challenge will be?  It's Anything Goes!  
Our sponsor this week is Shape Ez !


I decided not to use a copic colored image this week.  I wanted to play with my inks and see what I could come up with.  This could be a spooky Halloween card or a simple Hello card.  I thought the sentiment on the inside went perfectly with the images. "Sometimes it helps to look at things from a DIFFERENT perspective.  This has been so true lately and I keep reminding myself to think differently!  

Supplies used:

Memento - Tuxedo Black
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Stormy Sky
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Faded Jeans
Sweet November Stamps - A Little Bit of Magic (inside)
Silhouette Stamps - Trees & Flowers



Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and play along with the anything goes challenge!

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 LRSBC72 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, October 7th 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 72 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 73. ** 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 **

Have a wonderful day!  
Blessings until next time...
Athina

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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Sunshine - Loves Rubberstamps Blog Hop



Good Morning Fellow Crafters -
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 be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

 Today, I decided to share something a bit brighter!  We finally had a bright spot in our week, so the colors are proof =-).



Supplies used:
American Krafts
Cosmo Cricket - This & That
Spellbinders Labels 18
Pearls
Stickles




Copics used:
Skin:  E000, E00, E11
Hair:  E29, E35, E39
Dress:  Opps - I forgot to write down the colors (Sorry)
Flowers:  Y11, Y21, Y25, YR20, YR21, YR23, YR24


So here is the remainder of the hop!
Athina (you are here)
Nina

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.

Blessings until next time...
Athina
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Hey Girly! Loves Rubberstamps Challenge

Hello Friends -
I have to say last week was a very trying week, but this week we are hoping for positive results and good thoughts!  Today, I am back with another challenge from  Loves Rubberstamps!  The air here is getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change.  The farmers are starting to bring in the crops.  Yes that means fall is here!  So this week we want to see your fall colors!

Our sponsor this week is Kenny K - and he provided us with some awesome images to use! 

Here are the elements I used in this cutie:

Kenny K - Texting Diva
Amy R  - Magical Wishes
Pearls
Wild Orchid Flower




Copics used:
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair:  E43, E44, E47, E49
Shirt:  YR01, YR12, YR15, YR18
Pants: E30, E31, E35


The inside:



Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and play along with the fall color challenge!

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 LRSBC71. 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, September 30th 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 71 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 72. ** 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 **

Have a wonderful day!  
Blessings until next time...
Athina

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Sunday, September 22, 2013

Just Skating By - Loves Rubberstamps Blog Hop




Good Morning Fellow Crafters -
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 be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

 



Supplies used:


Ranger Embossing Tinsel (Snowflake)
Lace
Pearls
Ribbon
Button


Copics used:
Skin:  E000, E00, E11
Hair:  E44, E47, E49
Dress/Hat:  BG000, BG72, BG75, BG78
Skates:  WG03, WG05, WG07, WG09


So here is the remainder of the hop!
Athina (you are here)
Nina

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.

Blessings until next time...
Athina
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

1 - 2 - 3! Loves Rubberstamps Challenge


Hello Friends,

Before we get to today' challenge, I want to wish my little brother a very Happy 34th Birthday!  He welcomed a little boy this past Thursday and he is the sweetest little guy you have seen.  I know I am a bit biased, but I am allowed to be!  His big sister really checked him out to make sure he had all his parts.  She is very curious!




Ok, for the reason you are here, we have another challenge for you from Loves Rubberstamps!  This week we want to see 1, 2, 3 creations.  What does that mean you ask?

1 Image
2 Design Papers
3 Embellishments

Our sponsor this week is The Paper Shelter!

The Paper Shelter generously provided the design team some fun images to play with.  I have used the Christmas Carol.  I have to admit, I was a bit intimidated to color this image and almost used the pre-colored image, but I decided to challenge myself a bit and here it is.  I am pretty happy with it.  The image is cut out using MFT Die-namics Round Banner die.  I inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress ink.  I decided the image would be cute with a center step card, so that is what I did.  The papers are by Simple Stories, Aweso{me} and My Minds Eye.  The sentiment is by Memory Box and is stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento ink.





Copics used:
Boy:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair:  E50, E53, E55, E57
Hat/Jacket/Shoes:  E43, E44, E47, E49
Shirt:  R24, R27, R89, W5
Pants:  YG93, YG95, YG97
Book:  W5, W7, W10

Girl:
Skin:  E000, E00, E21
Hair:  E34, E50, E53, E57
Hat:  E41, E43, E44
Coat:  R24, R27, R89 (& Stickles)


Ok, so let's see if I met the challenge?
1 Image - TPS Christmas Carol
2 Design Papers - Green stripe & Music
3 Embellishments - Brads, Flowers, Ribbon


Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Come on over to Loves Rubberstamps and play along with the 1, 2, 3 challenge!

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 LRSBC70. 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, September 23th 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 70 - will be announced before the posting of Challenge 71. ** These Winners will receive a $5.00 gift voucher for use on an order $25.00 or more ** 

Guest Designer Information:
If you would like your chance of being our  OCTOBER GUEST DESIGNER just put GDT behind your name, or leave a comment stating you are interested! 
Guest Designers receive a 20% discount on most all items listed in our store during their term.We will also provide a link to your blog for 1 year!! Only rule is to use current images from stamp companies we carry in the store for your challenge projects and to have fun! We will contact the winner the week of the September 23rd!

** 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 **
WINNER OF THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH THE NEW CHALLENGE ON SEPTEMBER 24th!


Have a wonderful day!  
Blessings until next time...
Athina
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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Life would be Boring - Loves Rubberstamps Sensational Sunday Blog Hop




Good Morning Fellow Crafters -
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 be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

 Well, I received an order from Laura at Loves Rubberstampsthis week and could not wait to start using them.  So get ready for some new fun stuff in the coming weeks!  I used The Greeting Farm, Lovey Dovey image today.  Isn't he the cutest little guy!  He stole my heart, so I had to use him.  He is colored with copics and highlighted with a white gel pen.  I stamped him with Memento Black Tuxedo ink.  The edges are inked with Rusty Hinge distress ink.    I added some  buttons and twine to finish him off.  The papers are by Simple Stories, Aweso{me} collection.



Copics used:
Skin:  E000, E00, E11, E13
Hair:  E34, E50, E53, E57
Hat/Shoes:  E44, E47, E49
Shirt:  E11, E15, E18
Pants:  YG93, YG95, YG97
Tie:  E40, E41, E43, R59, R25


Sketch used from Milo Lilja - www.milolilja.net.  Thanks Laura!


So here is the remainder of the hop!
Athina (you are here)
Nina

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out what the other lovely ladies have created today.

Blessings until next time...
Athina
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