PPA-Elements of Style Challenge

This week's challenge  was Elements of Style---Bows challenge at Pals Paper Arts this week! How easy is that! Just make your card, keep it simple, and add a bow!  My inspiration was a card I already made for another challenge, I cas my own card and added a bow that I made using Ann Schach cardboard bow maker. With my Fibromyalgia sometimes it is hard to make smaller bows and I thought I would give her bow maker a whirl and it helped and I love it. So thank you Ann.  Ever sometimes look a your card and think something was missing, well I did and I love this card but I love it evern more with the bow. So here it is and let me know which one you prefer.

Valentine Creative Challenge

I belong to this fantastic group of stampers and crafters called the The Hive, and there is  a Valentines Day Challenge that started January 24th to Feb. 12th and the winner will be announced on Feb. 16th.

If you are interested in playing along go to http://creatingthehive.com/.  Here is my card that I am entering.

I love making cards using  SU Elements of Style stamp set and I used Real Red and More Mustard card stock, and Bling of course.  

Design Team Call for Lets Ink It up!!!

Let's Ink It Up is looking for 2-3 fabulous ladies.  To join Their Design Team.

Do you want to be involved in an exciting challenge blog? Do you love rubber/clear stamping? Do you love to get inky?

If the answer is yes, what are you waiting for, why not apply for a Design Team Position.

To review the details for the “ Let’s Ink It Up Design Team call” go to http://letsinkitup.blogspot.com.

Here are my 3 cards for review:

Vintage Love



I saw a different version of my card in a issue of Card making Mag. but I didn't have any Valentine Day dsp so I made my own using Elements of Style, Because I care stamp sets and coloring the flowers using SU markers and aqua painter. This gives a watercolor effect. Then I used SU new Distressed Kit to give it an aged look. I then used SU Scallop Trim Border punch, wrap alittle lace around, add alittle twine. Then I used the Scallop circle punch to make a flower. Added  some pearls and wha-la done. I loved using the distressed inks and making this card while helping my granddaughter with hers. In all it was a fun day. I hope you enjoy my version and leave me a comment.

Oh so cold Friday....

It got done to 5 below and windchill of 10-15 brrr. this Friday morning. So me and the grandchildren(guess they are still children at 18 and 19) made Blueberry pancakes and my grandaughter and I had a cardmaking day. Heather wanted to make her boyfriend a card. She got a kick out going through my stuff finding what she wanted, then designing the card.   Her only comment was wow grandma, I didn't know there are so many layers to this card. It came out awesome, and I hope you agree. This is her first attempt (with help from grandma) at making a card.

Sale-A-Bration Bonus Bundle for New Demonstrators

Are you ready to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Special! Beginning January 25th, you will be able to get 15% off the cost of either the Standard Starter Kit or the Digital Starter Kit, reducing the price to $148.75, AND you will also receive a FREE Bonus Bundle (a $50 value). Starter Kits ship FREE.

This is what the Bonus Bundle contains:

Item#             Product Names

119883           Heart to Heart Punch

120806            Something Special Simply Sent 
117114            Live, Laugh Love stamp 
121620            Color Coach

You will also receive 30% off your first qualifying purchase of $150 or more (if placed within 45 days). In addition to receiving your Hostess Rewards, you will also receive a minimum of 3 Sale-A-Bration items (one for every $50 of product spent).

Please feel free to email me about this FANTASTIC offer to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  Contact me at: jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

The Stamp Man 2010 Blog Award

The Stamp Man 2010 Award and blog hop is offering this award for anyone who shares there favorite card or project they did in 2010.  I have chosen this card I made to make me thing of Spring with all the snow we are having.

I hope you liked my pick. If you want to join in on the fun go to: http://thestampmanchallenges.blogspot.com/

IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN-SELL-A-BRATION

It's that time of year again!

Its time for Sell-A-Bration

January 25 - March 31, 2011

Three Easy Ways to Earn FREE Products!


• SPEND $50 (net sales before shipping and handling and tax) and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.

• HOST a workshop of at least $300 (net sales before shipping and handling and tax) and earn one free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

• JOIN Stampin' Up! By becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products.

Contact me TODAY to book your workshop during Sale-A-Bration and begin earning free stamping products! 

Email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com with your order today.