What a crazy week it's been! I've had my schedule so mixed up all week long! I had a dentist appointment that I showed up for a day early, and now I realized I completely forgot to schedule this post, so I'm a day late! UGH!!

     

So here it is, my Fun Friday inspiration on Saturday! I used Cuties in Flower Pots... another one I've had colored up for a while, and sadly, didn't keep track of the Copics I used. Sorry about that! :(

      

         

I was a little loose with my interpretation of the sketch this time around, but it was my starting point!

      

     

This is the last week to play along in the current challenge at Your Next Stamp... starting next month, we have a few changes in store for you, starting with a BRAND NEW BLOG!!! We will have more to share soon! I can't wait!!!

   

Thanks so much for stopping by!

    

   

It's challenge time at Little Miss Muffet, and we've got a really fun theme for you...

    

I love it! I still remember singing along to that song in kindergarten! I might even remember all of the words... be thankful you can't hear me singing out loud right now! :)

    

So what does the theme mean?? Interpret it in any way you like... think teddy bears, fairies, or other creatures you might come across in the woods!

     

I've colored up the sweet Sugar 'n Spice Dolls Jasmine for my card. Not only is she adorable, but she is also one of the many stamps marked down for the enormously HUGE amazing SALE happening RIGHT NOW at Little Miss Muffet Stamps!

Go on... check it out... you know you wanna... :)

     

Now onto my little creation... I've caught myself using the same color combos over and over again lately, and this is one of them. It's so sweet and girly, I can't help myself! Just another simple layout today, but I used the edge of my MFT Notebook Edge Dienamics to add the stitched borders to each layer.

       

   

Skin - E11, E21, E000, E0000, R30

Hair - E27, E25, E23

Bear - Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21

Dress - RV34, RV32, RV11, RV10

   

That is all!

Hope you can play along in the challenge!

Thanks for visiting!

     

      

It's time for another dose of inspiration from the Your Next Stamp Design Team using all the fabulous goodies from this month's release!

If you missed the New Release Blog Hop, then you'll want to head over to the NEW Your Next Stamp Website, and check out all of the new products!

   

Now, let's get right down to business... here is my simple card using the adorable new Seasonal Sweeties clear stamp. I colored these cute critters and their stockings with Copics, and paired them with patterned paper from the Echo Park Reflections Christmas 6x6 pad. The holes were cut using the Stitching Holes Die Set, and I threaded a piece of Bamboo Twine through them. The image was finished off with a little bit of sparkle using my Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen.

     

   

Mice - W3, W1, W0, W00

Dog - W7, W5, W3, W1

Owl - E57, E55, E31

Bunny - E31, E30, E50

Greens - YG67, YG63, YG61

Reds - R59, R29, R27, R24, R22, R20

Gold - Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21, E50

Blues - BG78, BG75, BG72
White - C3, C1, C0, C00

   

For more inspiration from the team, head on over the the YNS Blog for all of their links!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

    

         

     

It's my turn on the Whimsie Doodles Blog today, and I have a really fun and simple project I'm sharing...

I used an older digi set called Halloween Tags to make some little lunchbox notes for my kiddos. I love the cute jokes on these tags, and I thought my kids would get a kick out of finding these in their lunchboxes on Halloween.

     

       

This was really easy to do... the digi file includes a "Quick Print" image, with all of the tags already lined up. I just printed the fronts and backs of the tags to fill the full sheet of paper. Once cut, each tag is about the size of a business card.

     

    

I simply matted the tags with black cardstock, glued the joke to the front, and the punchline to the back! So easy!

      

       

The simple little images made for a really quick coloring job, but I forgot to keep track of the markers! So... I don't have a list of copic colors for you this time... sorry about that!

 

That's all I have for today!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

      

   

       

Hello, and welcome to the Your Next Stamp October Release and Website Launch Blog Hop!!! Phew... that's a mouthfull! :)

I don't know about you, but I've been looking forward to this day for a while!!

Not only do we have some awesome new stamps and dies to share with you this month, but Karen has been busy working behind the scenes to bring us a new and improved Your Next Stamp web store!!! EEEEK! It is so fresh and fun, and you are going to LOVE it!!!

    

This release is crammed full of holiday goodness... if you weren't prepared for your holiday card making needs, don't worry! YNS has you covered!

    

I gave you a sneak peek of the new Waddles - Snow Fun set last week, and I have another cute card to share today! I love the versatility of this set... it is perfect for Christmas projects, but this little guy with the present can be used for any occasion! My hubby's birthday is in December, so I'm thinking this card might work for him! :)

       

    

Penguin - W9, W7, W5, W3, W1

Tummt, Tag - W1, W0, W00

Beak, Feet - Y38, Y35, Y32

Bow - BG34, BG11, BG10

Hand-drawn heart on tag - 0.1 Black Multilliner

     

My next card is something out of the norm for me... NO COLORING!!!

Can you believe it?

Cards with a sentiment for the focal point always make me nervous... I usually feel like something is missing, but I LOVE how this one turned out! I found some purple glitter cardstock in my stash, and I thought the snowflakes from the new Winter Fun Tag Die Set would look so pretty cut from it! Of course, everything on my desk is covered in purple glitter now, but it was worth it! I topped each of the snowflakes with a Crystal Clear Gumdrop, and the beautiful sentiment is from the new Whatnot Sentiments Set Three. I stamped it onto vellum, and just wrapped it around the main panel on the card. I think I'm thinking I might make a bunch of these... wouldn't it make a nice thank you card??

      

      

Now... what would a release and new website celebration be without some PRIZES???

Hidden along the hop are five... that's right FIVE... $20 YNS Gift Certificates!!

You'll want to comment at every stop along the way, because you just don't know where they could be hiding!

Winners will be announced on the YNS Blog on October 22nd.

     

And... you know Karen always has an amazing Hop Special to offer you...

    

   

Alrighty... just follow the linky list below for all the stops, but before I send you on your way, don't forget to leave a comment!!

Thanks so much for joining us!!