{YNSC56} Got dies?

I am the hostess this week at Your Next Stamp, and I am challenging you to use die cuts on your card. Pretty easy! Especially since YNS has come out with some great dies the past few months!!
I used sweet Ellie Loves Art for my card this week, along with some gorgeous die cut flowers. I love cutting my own embellishments, as I can perfectly match my embellishments...no digging around for expensive store-bought embellies!

Check out the YNS Blog for more inspiration and deets on how you can play along to win an Ellie stamp set of your very own:)

Supplies- Stamps- YNS, DP- MME, CS- SU, Dies- TCP, spellbinders; copics, brads, ribbon- SU

{TSG November Release} Day ONE

Hi there- wow! Another TSG release is upon us! I am pretty late getting my post up for the hop, so thank you to all of you who toughed it out and came back to see me;) I am a Canadian girl, so I am actually using digi stamps because the customs officers like to stamp (you'd never know it from their super-pleasant demeanors...hehe;) That's scarcasm right there, if you didn't catch it;) Anywho, my printer had a major jam-up and this kid is no tech whiz, so I had to wait for DH to come to the rescue! And by the time he got the paper out and figured out the problem (which is too thick of paper- Stampin' Up CS finally worked, although it's the pits to colour on if you ask me), it was late late late. Good thing I went to be when I did, cuz Mr 2 yr old Stinker decided last night would be a fine night to get up 10 times!!! And then appointments in town all morning and two trips into the school (forgot it was Cowboy Day and it nearly devastated my kindergartener not to wear his hat, boots, buckle and chaps!!) Back into town Mom went to bring in the rodeo gear;)...so finally I had time this afternoon to finish up my card!
Here is the down and dirty from Jessica, the Boss Lady, on today's release:

What images come to mind when you hear sleigh bells ringing? Santa and his eight tiny reindeer of course! Torico has illustrated the perfect mini set to create your winter wonderland scene. This is the perfect set to create holiday tags, cards, and gift boxes. A complete must have.

Hohoho is a 3x4 mini-set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $7.

Just when you thought the World’s Best & Die stamp set couldn’t get any better…here comes another fabulous set illustrated by Melyssa Connolly to add snowmen, reindeer, and angels on the tails of your ribbon or flowers of the World’s Best stamp set. What a great set this will be to dress up a holiday bottle of cheer!

Holiday Ribbons is a 2x3 mini-set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $4.

Holidays are not complete without all the wishes of the seasons. Jessica has illustrated a beautiful set of timeless sentiments so that you’ll never be at a loss for words. This mini set would complement the collection of holiday stamps sets released this month!

Wishing You is a 3x4 mini-set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7.

 

I used HoHoHo on my card today....lately TSG has been sparking the CAS ideas for me, which is weird, because I'm usually a 'Pile It On' kinda gal.....But it's fun to experiment with your style, no?
And see what I'm sayin' with that SU! CS...YUCK! The reindeer look awful, but what can you do when the printers got you by the ink cartridge;)

Would you like to win the new Hohoho, Holiday Ribbons, and Wishing You 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 26th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

TCP Sneaky Peek- Snow Day

Day one of The Cat's Pajamas Sneaky Peek Week!!! Can I get a Whoop Whoop?!?!
I am so excited about this release...(hey, didn't I say that about the last one? They are just all that good!)
Today we are giving you a peek at the uber-cute set Snow Day, featuring our very mischevious little long-eared bunny;)
It's also TCPTUESday, and Jen has given us a wintery little photo collage to spark up some creativity!

Spot a new Cutup, do you? YES!! That's the new Snowflake Paper Cutup die! And see all the cute little shite snowflakes that are set on top of the Snowflake Cutup? They are the little negetive bits that are the perfect size for adorning your cards!
The espresso button is tied with the one and only TCP linen thread (in ivory)....
And I used the Icing cutup along the edge as well:)

Okay, friends, check out Alma's blog for a list of designers peeking today...and get in the fun at our SCS forum for your chance to win this cute little fella!!
Oh yeah, don't forget to play along with the weekly challenge for great prizes! Link up to the blog, and use the keyword TCPTUES186 on SCS!

Sketch- mojo

{Krafty Hop} I'll Put A Spell on You

Do YOU know what day it is??? It’s Krafty RELEASE Day!! Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new NOVEMBER stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!!

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with! We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the DUDES in your life!! It’s called SNIPS AND SNAILS! We also have TWO fantastic sets of FURRY FRIENDS from Emilie Goulet called CANINE CAPERS 1 and 2!!! And of course we have an amazing new set of six GOTHIC GIRLS from Annie Rodrigue! PLUS we are also releasing the BEST FRIENDS stamp that was our special commemorative stamp from Krafty Day last month!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our NOVEMBER Krafty Hop! If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog! As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!! And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available!

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!! The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

You should have arrived here from my super talented buddy, Michele's blog! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, head over to the Krafty Challenge Blog.....

I used a crazy- wicked new stamp, Voodoo Lady, by the amazingly talented Annie Rodrigue! I must admit that I was a little nervous about colouring this spell spinner, but it actually was really fun and I like the way she turned out!

Up next on the hop is the hilarious and talented Carole! As always, thanks for stopping by!!

{Kraftin' Kimmie Release} Annie's Goth Girls!

Hello, Hello!!! Are you ready to rumble???? Hahaha- I am just a tad bit excited, because this is probably my FAVORITE Annie Rodrigue release OF ALL TIME!!!!! And if that doesn't get your heart beating a little faster, then I'm afraid that you might have a pacemaker installed that your family hasn't informed you of (and stay away from airport security metal detecters;)
Okay people- feast your eyes on this little number:)

Good Land, isn't she just the cutest thing going! I hope she knows her mushrooms, cuz some of those aren't for eatin'!! But she looks like she knows her way around a forest;)

This sentiment is so sweet too- LOVE it!!

Head over to the Krafty Blog for more inspiration! Oh, and did I mention that todays sneak is combined with this weeks Krafty Sketch Challenge? Play for your chance to win one of these new Goth Girls!!

{Kraftin' Kimmie Release} Canine Capers

Whoo Hoo- Day TWO of Kraftin' Kimmie's new release previews. Today we are showcasing some four-legged friends, designed by the talented Emilie Goulet, called Canine Capers 2. Her images are always so fun and different:)
This little guy that I'm showing you today has a touch of, what I like to call, SMS (small man syndrome)...What he lacks in stature, he makes up for in attitude. Kinda like my Mother-in-law;) Small, but fiesty!
Just look at his little strut!

Here is a close-up of Pooch's colouring- my hubby thought it was pretty good...I had to explain to him a few times that this is the blending from those super-expensive markers I have;) I took my copic multiliner and doodled around the outside for some added interest. It was missing a little somethin' somethin' and the doodling did just the thing for the white overload.

Weiner dogs always have think they can run with the big dogs! My friends weiner dog can jump the baby gate!! Hahahaha!!!!
I cut the sentiment using MFT's Dog Tag dienamic (fitting, I'd say) and hung it, and a little charm from Tim Holtz from a suede leather ribbon with TCP's linen thread.  I really like it! And I struggle with finding a spot on cardfronts for sentiments....
I have no idea where this paper is from...I've had it for ages and when I was frantically tearing through my dp storage unit the other day (looking for something totally unrelated to this card), I came across it and thought that it was perfect for this 'bad to the bone' little rascal;)

See you back here tomorrow for the Moonlight Whispers preview...trust me, this is one of my favorite releases from the uber- talented Annie Rodrigue!!!!
And don't forget to go to the KKS Blog for a list of links to more designers previewing today:)

Sketch: Mojo

{Kraftin' Kimmie Release} Snips and Snails

Today, the Krafty Girls and Guests (Yay- that's me;), are previewing KKS Cheryl Alger's Snips and Snails. I love Cheryl's spindly-legged, knock-kneed little cuties!
This little fella playing with his new pup, can't help but put a smile on your face:)

Check out the KKS Blog for a list of all the designers previewing today! See you back here tomorrow with another peek!

**UPDATE**
Hi there- thanks for your lovely comments on this card so far:):) I've had a few questions about the banner...Although I wish I could tell you that I am super cool and made the banner, alas, it is just designer paper!! Stampin' Up (can't remember the name, but it's the one with the circus theme) to be exact! Just goes to show you what a great paper can do for a card!!