Barb's Boys Inspired

Skipping Stones Design-Sketch #114

2012-02-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Wow, it feels great to be working with the fabulous Stamp Tramps again from Skipping Stones Design this month as a Guest Design Team member...and what fun new stamps to work with too! This cute little kitty is from a set called Holiday Cats...what character, right?

Hope you'll play along, here's the sketch:

Be sure to check back for February's new release next Tuesday at the New Release Blog Hop!

OWH-Honey Bunny

2012-01-22T20:29:00.000-08:00

OWH Stars and Stamps (Operation Write Home) issued a weekend challenge on their Facebook page to create a Bunny or Spring card. This cute little bunny is from a very funny set from Skipping Stones Design called Gray Hares.

Operation Write Home had a huge decrease in cards sent in this month, whether because of some of the troops being brought home or because they requested people not send in huge quantities but rather focus on good quality...they are in need of lots more cards, especially 'Miss You', Love You, and Thank You cards...now would be a great time to jump in if you have cards you want to get rid of or supplies you want to use up so you can buy more...hahaha. Remember, no glitter! Check them out here.

Mojo Monday-a little latte

2012-01-08T16:49:00.000-08:00

'a little latte'...get it? But did you get the logo on the cup sleeve? A star and a buck, Starbucks? Love this set from Skipping Stones Design called Funny Coffee Vol. 1. This is for a belated birthday card for my nephew...the cappucino text is from an old Scrapbook Mini Calendar, loved this new paper from 7 Gypsies, and loved this sketch from Mojo Monday:

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to say 'Hi'!

OWH-Mojo 222-You is kind...

2012-01-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

There's a challenge ending in a couple of hours over at the Stars and Stamps (Operation Write Home) blog. It is sponsored by Our Daily Bread Designs who is offering two $25 gift certificates to a random participant as well as sponsoring a OWH shipment for every 25 entries.

I got the inspiration for the sketch from Mojo Monday 222:

...and the inspiration for the sentiment from the book (and movie) The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. If you have not seen the movie, put it on your list, it is wonderful!

Creating from the Heart-Amazing End of Year Giveway

2011-12-30T20:29:00.000-08:00

You really should check out this awesome giveaway! Melissa at Creating from the Heart is soooooo generous! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Random.org will pick my number! 729 comments so far!

OWH-Hero Arts Thank You-Sketch 5

2011-12-24T00:09:00.000-08:00

Thank You to our Heroes...and to Hero Arts! Here's a masculine Thank You card for Operation Write Home. I love that you can add the sentiment separately because it makes it so simple to use a different color ink...and the stamps are clear so there's no problem lining them up!

The challenge at Stars & Stamps was to:
1. Make a thank you card using at least one stamp.
2. Use an OWH sketch as the basis for it. (I used #5)
3. Share it using InLinkz
4. Leave a comment for Hero Arts on this post.
5. Send your card either to OWH for our heroes, or to Hero Arts!

I should be wrapping Christmas gifts instead of playing, but oh well, the time is almost up!

Snowman Gift Card Boxes

2011-12-13T08:41:00.000-08:00

I love this little snowman from a set I picked up from Inkadinkado...so easy! I had a couple of gift card holders to make and you know, those Visa/Mastercard packages come with a lot of extra instructions and they won't quite fit in a normal gift card holder...I even tried to cut out a box with my Cricut but since I only have the personal size it was about 1/2" too small...so I made my own. Luckily a 6 x 12 piece of cardstock worked well, then I used a die from Spellbinders, inked the edges, stamped the image and added some ribbon. I made one masculine and then the next two I made feminine...I like them! Think I'll make some more!

And it's snowing here today..."It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"!

Valentine's Day?

2011-12-05T22:48:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Just kidding...had to get this in for a challenge at Operation Write Home Archway Cookie Valentine Challenge. Archway will donate cookies for our service men and women for Valentine or Love cards sent in, the glitch is they must be received by the OWH Shipper by December 10th. So if you have any Valentine or Love cards sitting around, check out this site! And there's also a chance to win a prize from I Brake for Stamps!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop-Embrace the festive...

2011-11-25T19:21:00.000-08:00

I made this card at the last minute for the Papertrey Ink November Blog Hop Challenge::

I hate cutting it so close to the wire...it's due by 11:30 pm Eastern Standard Time. But, I loved the inspiration, and Christmas is right around the corner now that Thanksgiving has passed. This is the first time I've played at PTI...wish I had a stamp with those cute ice skates!

Being disorderly...

2011-11-17T18:39:00.000-08:00

Today is my oldest son's birthday - he's a little on the non-traditional side...well they all are somewhat...but I thought he'd appreciate this card using Tim Holtz stamps. The paper is from the Urban Ink collection of Dream Street Papers called Shockwave, and I love the way the stamped image of the eye fit right into the swirled circle on the paper...now I need to go back to the LSS to see if they have any of that paper left! It was on clearance at the time, so I'm sure it's all gone! But since I need to 'shop small' that's all the excuse I need to stop in there to look around. The inside of the card uses a Tim Holtz stamp and the 'Happy Birthday' comes from the Skipping Stones Design set called Grunge. I was surprised how well the font matched.

The monthly challenge over at the Stampendous Blog is to use chipboard...this card uses Tim Holtz Grungeboard, but I thought that qualified.

Thanks for stopping by, always love hearing from you!

Irrevocably Unconditionally...

2011-11-13T19:12:00.000-08:00

OK, here's one for all of you Twilight fans...for those of you who aren't, the movie covering the 1st part of the final book will released November 18th. This set from Skipping Stones Design, Fangs or Fur, has some cute images and sentiments for the 'Twihard'!

I had a hard time deciding which of these cards to use for which challenge...I finally decided to use this for the CR84FN 42 Color Challenge to use Black, Pale Pink, and Neutral:

And the next one for the Skipping Stones Design Sketch 101:

They both actually work for this sketch, but this one is a little more true to the sketch:

And the great thing is, they both work for the Operation Write Home challenge blog, Stars & Stamps Valentine/Love Challenge, so they'll both go out to OWH for shipping overseas for someone in the military to be able to send home to a loved one.

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to say 'Hi' ~

Flashback Friday 17.0 - My first banner

2011-11-13T14:26:00.000-08:00

I think this was my first 'banner' (January 2011)...I followed a sketch with a banner before this but I used Shrinky Dink Ghosts in place of the banner, so I don't think that one counted! I'll let you decide -

What do you think, should this count as a banner? (It is from September 2010)

Adore Stampendous Rosehips

2011-11-10T19:58:00.000-08:00

Looks like I need to be a little more careful with the background papers when photographing my cards...almost looks like part of the card! Anyhow, the card base is the dark chocolate card stock!

Recipe:
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
DSP, Tag stickers: My Minds Eye
Stamp: Stampendous Jumbo Cling Rosehips
Ink: Stampin' Up
Seam binding: Stampin' Up
Twine: Misc.

More quick and easy sketch results...

2011-10-30T14:47:00.000-07:00

Told you I got carried away with this sketch (see previous post).

I found these adorable little penguin stickers for 1/2 price and couldn't resist...I don't have any little ones to send cards to but I figured Operation Write Home could use some.

The snowflakes and sentiments are from Skipping Stones Design 'Brrthday'.

This was last week's sketch #92...be sure to check out this week's sketch #93 at OWH Stars & Stamps.

Quick and easy sketch

2011-10-30T10:27:00.000-07:00

OK, so last week's sketch challenge over at Operation Write Home blog Stars and Stamps was so quick and easy I got a little carried away. I tend to go overboard with the Clean and Simple when doing cards for OWH, not necessarily because of the extra postage (though that can be a factor especially during the holidays), but also because I've found if I put too much on a card it's difficult to fit it into the envelope. So, I hope they're not too simple.

Also, we've reached the deadline for sending 'Christmas' cards but have been encouraged to send 'Winter' cards, so here's another, using an image from an old retired set from Stampin' Up called Holiday Woodcuts. The sentiment from the next one is from Skipping Stones Design set called Sassy Snow.

Well, I'd better get busy and get some housework done so I don't feel so guilty playing in my craft room!

CAS Wise men - Skipping Stones Design #98

2011-10-24T21:19:00.000-07:00

I've really got to post these challenges a little earlier...nothing like waiting till the last minute! This is for Skipping Stones Design Sketch #98. I used one of this month's featured sets, ' Wisemen' and the emboss resist technique.

CAS Christmas Cards-Stampendous

2011-10-23T15:48:00.000-07:00

I'm really liking this Holly Stamp from Stampendous. This card is for a Keep it simple...Stampers challenge to make Christmas cards clean and simple. The 'Wish' sentiment is from Skipping Stones Design.

The next one I made for CR84FN color challenge, but I fooled around and didn't post it in time, but it also fit for the CAS Christmas at Stampendous.

The background is from the Holly set at Stampendous and the sentiment is from the new set at Skipping Stones Design called ' Christmas Song'.

I Pledge Allegiance...

2011-10-19T21:23:00.000-07:00

My brother-in-law married a girl from the Philippines and she just passed her citizenship test...I made this card for the party they held to celebrate...and I used the awesome color combination from CR84FN #40:

I love these colors together and made another CAS Christmas Card to share later...

I also love the silhouette patriotic stamp from a retired Stampin' Up set called Thankful Thoughts...I printed the Pledge of Allegiance on my computer and then turned it into a tag, and the rustic star is from a Mini Christmas Tree garland set of all things...I possibly should have snipped the wire, but I thought it gave it more of a rustic look...not sure now...

CAS Christmas Song

2011-10-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

This one is a little late...the new Skipping Stones Design Sketch will be out tomorrow...here's the link for the new release of Christmas Song. I really liked the layout though and thought it would be great for the Clean and Simple Challenge at Stampendous. I really like the Jumbo Holly Season for this background...in fact I used it on a couple of others that I'll add later.

See you soon!

OWH - A handful of Thanksgiving Cards

2011-10-05T18:52:00.000-07:00

A couple of cards shipped off to Operation Write Home. Time to make some Christmas Cards to ship by the end of October...

CR84FN with OWH Gel-a-tins Challenge

2011-09-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

OK, I've been falling behind posting these fun challenges...here's one for CR84FN 39 Color Challenge to use the following:

...and combine it with a Gel-a-tins Operation Write Home Challenge to create a Fall Themed card using this cute sketch:

I think I overdue it with the Clean and Simple when making cards for OWH so the card can be mailed more easily...I find it's hard to fit the card into the envelope if I get too carried away... I know there's a balance there somewhere!

So many great challenges out there right now! What a busy time in Blog Land...oh, to be able to play all day long!

The stamp is from Skipping Stones Design Heartsong.

OWH Case - Color Throwdown 160

2011-09-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

This is for two challenges, one is for Color Throwdown #160 to use the following colors:

This is also for a challenge at Stars & Stamps Birthday Bash to case a card from another designer. Stars & Stamps is a blog for Operation Write Home and they are celebrating the whole month of September.

You mean the world to me...

2011-09-18T20:03:00.000-07:00

I've wanted to mix the sentiment from Skipping Stones Design's Victorian Summer with the old world globe from Stampin' Up The Open Sea since I saw the new sets...and now I'm mixing Skipping Stones Design SSD 93 with the OWH (Operation Write Home) Birthday Bash at Stars and Stamps for a call to use something round on your card.

Here's the sketch...

And here's another card with a few less layers with a color challenge to use Kraft, Red, and Blue or Black from Stars and Stamps Birthday Bash Color Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by ~

CR84FN with a Sketch for you to try...

2011-09-17T19:20:00.000-07:00

If you follow some of the same blogs I follow, you'll most likely recognize the sketch, the colors, and the stamp set!

The sketch is from the September monthly Sketch For You To Try.

The colors are from CR84FN38:

And the stamp set is Victorian Summer by Skipping Stones Design.

Thanks for stopping by, be sure to say 'Hi'!

Sending you smiles-PDCC and OWH

2011-09-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, this is the first card I made for this challenge at The Play Date Cafe Challenge 97. Sorry for the lengthy post...I went a little crazy with the Black and White with a splash of red!

The door image is from Scroll Works and the wreath is from Skipping Stones Design.
The sketch for the first card was also inspired by Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps Birthday Bash Challenge-Day 2. For those of you who are not familiar with OWH, it is an organization dedicated to making homemade cards and shipping them to service men and women so they can send them home to their loved ones.

And this card reminded me of the cupcake tower in the inspiration photo.

And I couldn't resist using the black and white for the shaggy dog and the fire hydrant for the splash of red!

So tell me, which is your favorite?

Tweet Birthday - CR84FN and OWH

2011-09-05T15:34:00.000-07:00

I made this card with two challenges in mind...the colors came from CR84FN #37.

And the sketch inspirations came from Operation Write Home Stars & Stamps Birthday Bash Challenge-Day 2. For those of you who are not familiar with OWH, it is an organization dedicated to making homemade cards and shipping them to service men and women so they can send them home to their loved ones.

Thanks for stopping by...

Skipping Stones Design #91 and a Fond Farewell!

2011-08-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

I can't believe this is my last post as a Skipping Stones Design 'Stamp Tramp'! I have thoroughly enjoyed my two terms, and hope I'll be asked back as a guest DT member some time! I'm really looking forward to seeing what the new DT members create with these great stamps.

I bought this Graphic 45 paper quite a while ago and hadn't figured out how to use it until I saw this great sketch, the last one from the talented Teri Anderson...I used the fancy slipper from Sassy Shoes and the sweet curved birthday sentiment from Victorian Summer. I had a lot of fun with this sketch, several ideas came to mind, but I stopped at two...let's see what you guys come up with!

For this one, I used Chick Chat and some cute paper from Cosmo Cricket...oh, and Grunge for the background circles.

It's been so much fun getting to know all of you, and I'll be following!

Tips and Tricks Thursday (or a reminder...)

2011-08-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

This is not so much a Tips & Tricks as it is a reminder to use some of the techniques (and products) that may have ended up on a shelf somewhere...I haven't used my chalks in ages!

I love lavender, the scent is so soothing, and Dandelion Dreams has a couple of stamps that have been calling out to me for a while now...

First, get out your chalk, Versamark pad, daubers and stamp set:

Stamp your image with Versarmark and use the daubers to apply the chalk:

And here's the finished product:

Too simple? I hope this gets you to pull out some forgotten product to play with...thanks for stopping by!

Skipping Stones Design #90-Happy 30th Birthday!

2011-08-23T05:00:00.000-07:00

For my Blog 4 Boobies post click here!

The current bid on my offering is $20 and includes one Skipping Stones Design stamp set and one set of 3 cards...(unless the $25 bidder checks back in with an email address).

For this weeks sketch I needed a '30th Birthday' card:

So I used the sentiment from Green Birthday and made my own little DSP..

Be sure to check on your bids for the Blog 4 Boobies Bounce...you have until 8 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, August 23rd) to bid or to shop for a good cause at Skipping Stones Design!

Blog 4 Boobies-Full Line Up

2011-08-18T20:45:00.000-07:00

I lost a friend and former co-worker to this horrible disease on Monday this week...let's "Kick Cancer's Booty!" If you have the winning bid on my blog, I will mail you this set of 3 cards (with stamped envelopes) and your choice of newly released Everyday Blessings:

or, Victorian Summer

Don't forget, your bid is not valid if you don't add your email address! (Current bid on my project and stamp set is $20 because the bid for $25 isn't 'signed' with an email address)

And, you can also contribute by shopping at Skipping Stones Design Stamp Store!

Day 1:

Deb Felts: http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud: http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Michelle Gross: http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan: http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Sarah Martina Parker: http://sarahmartina.com/blog/

Becky Olsen: http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/

Barb Turpin: http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Taylor Usry:http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver: http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Day 2:

Teri Anderson http://terisplace.wordpress.com/

Ashley Cannon Newell http://ashleynewell.com/blog/

Karen Christensen http://busybusyhoneybee.wordpress.com/

Jodi Collins http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

Kimberly Crawford http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/

Jen Del Muro http://iheart2stamp.com/

Katie Gehring http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/

Vanessa Menhorn http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/

Kryssi Ng http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/

Taylor Usry http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Sankari Wegman http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/

Day 3:

Rae Ann Barthel: http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/

Karen Baker: http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/

Pam Hornschu: http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle: http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Ria Johnson: http://craftyria.blogspot.com/

Mel McCarthy: http://melstampz.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Mino: http://stephaniemino.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips: http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Wendy Price: http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

Julia Stainton: http://bellepapier.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Taylor Usry http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Thanks for your support!

Together we can make a difference!

New Release Blog Hop-Everyday Blessings

2011-08-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's a busy week at Skipping Stones Design! In addition to the Blog 4 Boobies auction this week, today is the monthly New Release Blog Hop for Everyday Blessings. You should have come here from Kandi Phillip's blog. The sketch, SSD 89 is from the awesome Teri Anderson!

This set is my new favorite...I just love all the sweet sentiments...

**Bonus**In addition to my card set for the Blog 4 Boobies Auction the winning bidder will also be able to choose either the Everyday Blessings set or the Victorian Summer set.

And remember...the entire proceeds from the auctioned items go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!!! Please visit Skipping Stones Design for today's Blog 4 Boobies line up.

And...your next stop for the New Release Blog Hop is Brenda at Sweet Paper Treats.

And be sure to leave some happy thoughts along the way! Thanks so much!

Blog 4 Boobies-Fundraiser Auction-Year Two

2011-08-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Help us Stamp Out Cancer!!!!

Welcome to the second annual Blog 4 Boobies fundraiser!

This is day 1 of a 3 day blog bounce(hop) where EVERY CARD OR PROJECT is up for auction!

Edit: Don't forget, your bid is not valid if you don't add your email address! (Current bid on my project and new Skipping Stones Design stamp set is $20 because the bid for $25 isn't 'signed' with an email address)

For the full lineup, see my post here.

This year I chose to offer a 'gift set' of 3 cards. When I was going through treatment for breast cancer, there were so many friends, neighbors and family who were so supportive... I needed lots of Thank You cards. This little set would make a great gift for someone you know who is going through a tough time, whether it be cancer or some other trial.

Instead of the traditional pink for Breast Cancer, I chose my inspiration from the Breast Cancer postage stamp (stamped envelopes included). Hope you like them ~ and keep reading, there's a bonus too!

This was made using the set Bras Volume #2

This is from Heartsong

And the sentiment from this card is from my new favorite which will be released this week called Everyday Blessings. It's a 'must have'! In fact, it's such a great set for thank you notes that I am offering a brand new EVERYDAY BLESSINGS stamp set to the highest bidder on my auction!

~OR~

Last year Skipping Stones Design raised and donated $1108.99 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is our goal to raise $1500 this year and WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

There are 3 ways you can join in on the fun(draising)

1. You can help by Shopping!

For every stamp set that you purchase during August 15th through the 23rd SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation. Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about ! Click Here to laugh at some of our funniest stamps Click Here to be inspired or Click here to see everything we've got!

2. You can help by *Bidding!

Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop). YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Your *Bid not only includes the card or project but shipping to your home as well. * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions.

If you are the highest bidder August 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN the card/project that you bid on.

3. You can help by Telling Your Friends!

Help us spread the word about "blogs 4 boobies" the more people that know, the more money we can raise!!! If you have a blog feel free to copy and paste part or all of our Blogs 4 Boobies posts.

*"How to place a bid on my card/project"

Step #1

Find the comment section of the blog that shows the "Blogs 4 boobies" card or project that you want to buy. *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific "blogs 4 boobies" post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid.

Step #2

Once you are in the "blog 4 boobies" comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Remember your bid includes shipping as well as the card/or project. 100% of your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Step #3

Next to your $ bid please type in your email address. During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. Typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid. Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.

Step #4

Watch and wait.

Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait. If someone out bids you then you may bid again. Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time August 23rd

* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rd of September. When the bloggers re-post their project then the bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section.

"What do I do once I place a bid"

Watch and Wait

The "Winner of the Auction" will be the highest bid (that includes an email address) in the comment section of the MOST RECENT blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction. Please note that ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of September. The silent auction will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 23rd .

Things to keep in mind:

Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Many blogs have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published. So bid high. You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.

The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction. Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount. Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.

Remember 100% of your bid will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

You are here at my blog Barb's Boys Inspired

You should have come here from Becky Olsen's blog.

Next you are going to visit Taylor Usry's blog.

Here is the list of today's participants: make sure to come back the next two days and check out our other amazing designers,cards, and projects.

Day #1:

PaperCrafts Connections Blog (Renae Curtz): http://www.papercraftsconnection.com/

Deb Felts: http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud: http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Michelle Gross: http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan: http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Sarah Martina Parker: http://sarahmartina.com/blog/

Becky Olsen: http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/

Barb Turpin: http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/ - **ME**

Taylor Usry:http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver: http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Have fun bouncing from blog to blog. Enjoy all the designs, and make a bid or two! This is a rare opportunity to take home a card(s)/project from your favorite designer, and fight the war against breast cancer!!! And be sure to leave comments along the way, we all love your input!

Friends give color to our lives.

2011-08-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

Here is one I don't think I've posted...I created it for a sketch challenge but it wasn't selected, so now I can post it! I really like the way the 'stamped off' gray reminds me of pencil sketches. I distressed the edges of the white mat but it only really shows up on the top...oh well. The balloons are from Skipping Stones Design 'Uplifting' and the sentiment is from 'Healing Wings'.

Skipping Stones Design #88-Victorian Summer Everyday Blessings

2011-08-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there, it's Tuesday and that means another fabulous sketch from our August Guest Designer, Teri Anderson. First check out all of the Stamp Tramps (sidebar) and Guest Design Team (below) creations:

And then create your own...be sure to tag it as SSD 88 if you link to any on-line galleries.

If you want to see them all at once, go straight to Skipping Stones Design.

I used one of the fabulous images from Victorian Summer to create my background paper, and then a sentiment from next week's new release Everyday Blessings.

Skipping Stones Design #87-Victorian Summer Butterflies

2011-08-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

I stamped the butterflies from the new set Victorian Summer in Blushing Bride on white cardstock, then stamped them again in White Craft ink on pink vellum, cut them out and added some pretty pink pearls. I really don't use pink very much, tend to lean more toward the masculine or earth tones, but I like the way the vellum and pearls turned out. I also changed up the sketch a little, which is odd for me, I usually follow the sketch to a fault!

Check out the other DT members creations at Skipping Stones Design. Be sure to play along and use SSD 87 if you upload to any on line galleries. Here's the sketch for this week:

Here's our great line up for August:
Sketch Artist - Teri Anderson
Guests - Karen Baker, Kryssi Ng, Maureen Plut, Stephanie Mino

Here is the color inspiration from Play Date Cafe:

Skipping Stones Design #86-Wedding Congratulations

2011-07-26T05:00:00.000-07:00

Interesting sketch this week, isn't it? Sadly it is the last Tuesday of the month and thus the last of our great sketches from the fabulous Kim Kesti. We've had a lot of fun this month with Kim's great sketches...and Kim is doing a tutorial and also has a giveaway...check it out here.

I chose to turn this sketch into a tag for an upcoming wedding:

Interesting color choice for the cake, but I was trying to match the invitation colors. I used the cake from the You Know You're Gettin' Old Birthday set...I'm thinking we need to have a wedding set with this cake, what do ya think?

Here's the back side of the tag, using Sentiment Frames again:

Recipe:
Stamps: SSD Sentiment Frames, SSD You Know You're Gettin' Old Birthday
Paper, Ink, Punches: Stampin' Up

Visit Skipping Stones Design and link up to play in Sketch #86.

Milkbone underwear...

2011-07-24T18:21:00.000-07:00

"It's a dog eat dog world...and I'm wearing milkbone underwear". I made this card for a guy at work who's had some tough times recently...he'll appreciate the humor!

The inspiration came from Embellish-Patterned Paper Challenge:

I used the sketch from Mojo Monday 200 - quite the milestone!

New Blog In Town

2011-07-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hey there's a new blog challenge coming to town on August 10th for those of you who are ready for a new challenge, check out Whimsy Inspirations Challenges.

Feature Friday-Like a fine wine...

2011-07-22T05:00:00.000-07:00

" Like a fine wine we get better with age...or rather, we feel better about our age with lots of wine!"

I purchased this set, Margarita Birthday, along with You Know You're Gettin' Old Birthday set when I was first introduced to Skipping Stones Design. The sentiments are just hilarious with both sets...and I've used them both for many birthdays, male and female. Super quick and easy!

Skipping Stones Design #85 - Get Well Grunge

2011-07-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there and welcome to Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday #85. We are using this cute sketch from Kim Kesti:

Kim has had some fun sketches for us this month! Be sure to play along at Skipping Stones Design and use SSD 85 if you link to any on-line galleries.

I had purchased these clear buttons quite some time ago and had never had the opportunity to use them. Since they are 1" square, I thought 'perfect'. So, I stamped some great images from Skipping Stones Design Grunge set on different colored card stock, added some decorative tape my son gave me for Christmas this year, some baker's twine, and voila! What do you think?

Recipe:
Stamps: SSD-Grunge
CS: Provo Craft, SU
Ink: SU, Tim Holtz Distress
Tape Runner: Ribbon Doilies by Basic Grey
Square Buttons: SU
Baker's Twine: SU

Mojo Moxie Fab-You're fabulous Dahling!

2011-07-17T19:18:00.000-07:00

As soon as I saw the Trigger Tuesday post at Moxie Fab this week I thought of the fabulous shoes and purses from Skipping Stones Design. I had a little more trouble figuring out what to do with the background paper, but then I thought of the Timeless Textures set and made my own. I also resisted using that pink and green in the background, but I'm really happy with how it turned out. Here's the color inspiration:

Don't you just love the big black buttons on that yellow? Totally reminds me of a suit I used to have, but it had a black and white striped pleated skirt that went with it...oh the memories! LOL Anyhow, you can find a link to the Tuesday Trigger post here.

And for the sketch layout I chose one of my favorite sites Mojo Monday: (#199)

Recipe:
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design - Birthday Purses, Sassy Shoes, Timeless Textures
CS: SU
DSP: DCWV
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Ribbon: ki memories, SU
Die: Spellbinders
Punches: SU

I believe in you

2011-07-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

This is a card I threw together last night for OWH (Operation Write Home), not for a sketch challenge or anything, just a card to send for a member of our troops to be able to send to a loved one. I thought the sentiment might be one that was versatile enough and went well with the dragonfly. I like to keep them CAS so they are easily mailed.

I also thought it might be a good card for Moxie Fab World - Fanatical about Botanical.

Recipe:

Stamps: Sentiment-Skipping Stones-Design Cancer Schmancer, Dragonfly-Stampin' Up Bugs n Slugs (retired)

CS:Provo Craft, Stampin' Up

DSP:Unknown

Ink: Stampin' Up

Brads: Misc.

New Release Blog Hop - Victorian Summer

2011-07-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Sketch Challenge 84 and the release of Victorian Summer! If you just came from Amy's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened along my blog today, you can start at the beginning of the hop at Skipping Stones Design. The entire hop order is there and you can hop from blog to blog with ease.

Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs. This month we are welcoming Kim Kesti, Karen Baker and Karen Christensen to our team as Guest Designers! Kim will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the fantastic sketch we're using in today's hop!

Head over to Karen Baker's blog The Bald Dragonfly for some more Skipping Stones Design inspiration!

And we'd love to have you play along with SSD 84:

Thanks for hopping with us this week!

Dude

2011-07-09T07:58:00.000-07:00

I think this Skipping Stones Design set is just adorable, and I love pairing it with the book page I found in a discarded Almanac...did you see the reference to Dog Days? Anyhow this was submitted for a challenge to make a Boy Card and was based on the SSD 82 sketch from a of couple weeks ago.

Dude-Happy Birthday
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design-Dogs Volume 1, The Paper Studio-Mini Alphabet Set
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Ink: Stampin' Up
Text paper: found (almanac)
Bookplate, brads: Misc. stash

Skipping Stones Design #83 and CR84FN #33

2011-07-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

This one is kind of funny, I was going to name it Green Birthday Donuts...I know, it's not green and there are no donuts...but I used the cute little cupcake from Green Birthday and the hilarious sentiment from Birthday Donuts...I just love that sentiment! Probably because it's been a long time since I was 29 and a long time since I weighed 110 pounds!

I have trouble with CAS cards...I always feel like there is something missing...but here's the first of many great sketches this month from the very talented Kim Kesti:

Please join us at Skipping Stones Design for the Tuesday Sketch Challenge....oh, and FREE SHIPPING!

And here's the inspiration for the colors from the gang over at CR84FN:

2011-07-03T08:11:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July everyone! Thought I'd post this patriotic card today...I made it a while ago for my hubby to give to a friend who became a U.S. Citizen. I used Home of the Brave for the flag and fireworks and Timeless Textures for the sheet music background.

Red, White and Blue-Sketch Tuesday #82 and Play Date Cafe #87

2011-06-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

I couldn't resist using this set for the color challenge this week at Play Date Cafe:

This set is not only great for a 4th of July card, but think of the scrapbook pages you could use it for, not to mention the patriotic cards you can make...and...it's on sale right now! Check out these awesome images:

And as usual, we'd love to see your creation with this weeks Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design.

Sketch Tuesday #81 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-06-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

Here's a sketch challenge and a Color Challenge...Play Date Cafe #86

And Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday #81 for my first round card:

Using Sassy Shoes:

And the very popular (sold out) Birthday Purses:

As always, we love to see you play along...this one is SSD 81.

Tips and Tricks - Heat Embossing on Metal

2011-06-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there! It's Barb and time for another Tips and Tricks Thursday with Skipping Stones Design. A while back I did some embossing on metal by stamping the back and using a stylus to dry emboss. This time I wanted to use metal again, but with heat embossing...so gather a few supplies:

You'll need some metal sheets like these from Spellbinders, a Versamark pad, some embossing powder, a heat tool, and a stamp...I really like dragonflies so I used this great set from Skipping Stones Design called Always Here. Ink up your stamp with Versamark and stamp on the metal:

Then trim around the image...it's super easy to cut the metal with an ordinary pair of craft scissors.

I also stamped the image onto this metal tag to use later:

Add the dragonfly to a card along with some ribbon, a little bling, heat emboss a sentiment, and you're done:

I love the filigree design on the wings. I used Sentiment Frames for the 'Congratulations', it's perfect for heat embossing!

New Release Blog Hop - Dogs

2011-06-14T05:00:00.000-07:00

"It's all fun & games until someone ends up in a cone!"

Yup, Heather has done it again, check out all the cute sayings that come with this set...not to mention the sweet little Dogs! I'm curious to see which of the cute little Dogs gets the most exposure this week.

So, welcome to Sketch Challenge 80 and the release of Dogs Vol 1! If you just came from Tammie"s blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened along my blog today, start at the beginning of the hop at Skipping Stones Design. The entire hop order is there and you can hop from blog to blog with ease.

Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs. This month we are welcoming the super talented Latisha Yoast, Dina Kowal and Karin Akesdotter to our team as Guest Designers! Latisha will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month including the awesome sketch we're using in today's hop!

Latisha Yoast http://crafteebee.blogspot.com/

Ann Kranitz http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Karin Akesdotter http://peppermintpattys-papercraft.blogspot.com/
Tamera Beaton http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Barb Turpin http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/
Dina Kowal http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/
Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com
Amy Tsuruta http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Gladys Chia http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Thanks for joining us on the New Release Blog Hop and as always, we'd love to see your take on the sketch!

Head on over to Dina's blog, you'll be glad you did...I am always amazed by her creations!

Skipping Stones Design Sketch 79 - Rember when?

2011-06-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

And inside:

I've wanted to pair this sentiment from Green Birthday with a 'hippie' theme since I first saw this set but hadn't had the right combination of sketch and timing...I think it goes pretty well with this cute sketch, what do you think? Play along this week, and be sure to check out the other great creations at Skipping Stones Design. This is sketch #79.

Embellish Text Color Trends Challenge

2011-06-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

This is a preview of a 'soon to be released' set at Skipping Stones Design. I couldn't resist pairing it up with the Embellish Text Color Trends Challenge. You know, dogs + newspapers...what do you think? Watch for this cute set at the Skipping Stones Design New Release Blog Hop this month.

Thanks for stopping by, see you again on Tuesday.

SSD 78-Barb-Uplifting

2011-05-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

I struggled a bit with the sponging on this and you really have to look to see the stitching, but after it was done I was pleased with the colors and how it turned out. I used Uplifting (from Skipping Stones Design of course).

I was excited about this sketch because I needed a card which was easy to mail and this was one that didn't call for a lot of bulky embellishments. See what you can come up with this week:

This is the last week for these awesome sketches by Danielle Flanders, so be sure to play along and use SSD 78 if you post to any on line galleries!

Feature Friday with Skipping Stones Design and Play Date Cafe!

2011-05-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there! TGIF! Today I have the opportunity to showcase one of my favorite 'Oldies but Goodies' from Skipping Stones Design. This was the second set I purchased way back when (if you go to the shop, the oldest sets are at the very bottom). This is called Margarita Birthday and has some fabulously funny sayings:

And not only that, Play Date Cafe #83 is sponsored this week by Skipping Stones Design! Go to their site to find more awesome creations using the following color scheme challenge (Black and White with a Splash of Green) and some great stamp sets!

Hope you have a fabulous holiday weekend!

Sketch Tuesday #77 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-05-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

What a cute sketch right? This is from the talented Danielle Flanders. I know you'll want to play along, so be sure to link up and use SSD 77 if you post to any online galleries.

Here's my take on the sketch, using Always Here...

Shoes! Skipping Stones Design New Release Blog Hop

2011-05-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

We love to 'kick off' our new release sets with a Blog Hop, so welcome to Sketch Challenge 76 and the much anticipated release of Shoes!!

If you just came from Kandi Phillips blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog today, start at the beginning of the Hop at Skipping Stones Design. The entire hop order is there and you can hop from blog to blog with ease.

Be sure to hop along and leave comments on all the fabulous designers blogs. This month we are welcoming the wildly talented Danielle Flounders and Wendy Price to our team as Guest Designers!!! Danielle will be providing all the fabulous sketch inspiration this month!!

AND... we are having a Sale for the shoes release: Buy3 get one FREE!!!
ONEFREE type in this code and you get one free after buying 3!!!

If your shipping is too high (we are still working out that bug) or if you have trouble using that coupon code, email your order to Heather @ madebyme33@hotmail.com and she will happily give you FREE SHIPPING and ONE FREE if you buy 3.

Also, please participate in our sketch challenge this week. The winner of this week's sketch challenge will win a shiny new SSD Stamp set!!

Head over to Tammie's blog for some more Skipping Stones Design inspiration!!!!

Sketch Tuesday #75 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-05-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

Last week would have been #75 but since we had a Designer Freebie we called it #74.5 - So this is the real SSD 75 - be sure to tag it if you link to any on line galleries...and be sure to play along with this week's challenge.

I used Home of the Brave for my card, and if you like it you're in luck because this set is on sale right now! It's a great set to have for 4th of July cards or scrapbook pages too. Check it out at the Skipping Stones Design Stamp Store.

National Scrapbook Day ~ Skipping Stones Design Style ~

2011-05-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Happy National Scrapbooking Day, Skipping Stones Design style!! We have put together a Blog Hop with some of our past and current FABULOUS designers.

If you just arrived from Julie Masse's blog, then you are in the right place!! Hop along and see all the fabulous Scrapbook pages made with Skipping Stones Design stamps!!! I promise you will like what you see!!!!

I tend to use clean, simple lines in my layouts, I think because I don't have many opportunities to use a feminine touch since I have all boys...

My first page was made using one of the images from Garden Stamp Kiss

...the more I use this set, the more I love it!

and Dandelion Dreams

...a really versatile set

The second page of my layout I used Dandelion Dreams again

and the bookplate tag was made using a very faint Pumpkin Seed Sentiment background along with a quote from the set Always Here

I hope you can see the versatility of these great stamps for cards or for scrapbooking.

Leave a comment on each blog (some are giving away prizes) and when you have finished, go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design and leave a comment, telling us what you thought of the hop. One lucky commenter will be chosen Wednesday, May 11th to win the Skipping Stones Design brand new May release stamp set!!!

Your next stop along the way is the very talented Laurel Seabrook.

Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design

2011-05-03T06:00:00.000-07:00

So, since there are five Fridays in May, the Stamp Tramps were given a 'freebie sketch day' and were given the opportunity to choose one of our favorite sketches.

I used Dandelion Dreams for the image and Heartsong for the sentiment...I love this quote and haven't had the opportunity to use it in the right sketch yet. I think it works well with this one.

I really like this sketch and I'm sure I'll use it again! Thanks Heidi!

I also was excited to use some of this 'newsprint' dsp and coupled it with this great 'bronze' cardstock and some bronze embossing powder.

Thanks for looking!

Obey All The Rules

2011-05-01T13:32:00.000-07:00

I needed to make a birthday card for a friend I've known for years and recently re-connected with. This Skipping Stones Design sentiment is perfect for her...she never was one to 'obey all the rules'! I think this set went perfect with the color scheme at Play Date Cafe Challenge 79.

And also for the square challenge for Mojo Monday 188.

Supplies:
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design-Girls Night Out
CS and DSP and Ribbon: Stampin' Up
Doily: Little Yellow Bicycle
Tag: Cricut, Stampin' Up

Sketch Tuesday #74 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-04-26T04:00:00.000-07:00

Wow, April has simply flown by! Today is my birthday so I thought I'd take the day off work and hope some inspiration will come my way so I can play in my craft room!

I can't believe it's the last Sketch Tuesday of the month already. We have so enjoyed the great sketches this month and the awesome Guest Designers and their lovely creations. This sketch was perfect for the cute little doily I've been dying to use, combined with Skipping Stones Design Cancer Schmancer! I hope you'll join us once again, and be sure to use SSD 74 if you link to any on line galleries.


Guest Sketch Artist: Laurie Schmidlin Guest Designer: Diana Fisher Guest Designer: Mona Pendleton Skipping Stones Sale! Skipping Stones is celebrating being chosen for Moxie's stamp of approval on Thursday. The code is Mox20 and it will take 20% off your whole order!!!! This sale will continue through next Tuesday at midnight.

Embellish-Crochet Mojo

2011-04-24T13:05:00.000-07:00

This started out as a combination challenge for Embellish-Crochet Trim Color Challenge

and the sketch inspiration came from Mojo Monday 187

but I couldn't quite get the circle to work for me...

Happy Easter Everyone!

Supplies:
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design Garden Kiss, Always Here
DSP: Scenic Route, The Paper Studio
Ribbon and CS: Stampin' Up
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress, Memento
Button, Twine: Misc. Stash

Uplifting-Skipping Stones Design #73

2011-04-19T04:00:00.000-07:00

For some reason the blue is not showing true...the paper is from Scenic Route and is really very pretty...this sketch was a lot of fun, I hope you'll play along.

Easter Mojo 186-Papercraft Star

2011-04-17T15:37:00.000-07:00

I liked this sketch from Mojo Monday so much I decided to use it again, combined this time with Papercraft Star Easter Color Challenge 41 (Create an Easter inspired project using one or more of these colors) and the image from Gray Hares from Skipping Stones Design.

Supplies:

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design-Gray Hares

CS, Ribbon: Stampin' Up

DSP: Scenic Route

Twine, Brad: Misc. Stash

Flowers: Prima, Kaiser

Ink: Memento, Copic

Easter is next Sunday...hope you have a great week!

Masculine Mojo 186-Eat More Cake

2011-04-16T16:20:00.000-07:00

I volunteered to make a Birthday Card for my boss at work and decided this combination of sets from Skipping Stones Design would work well with this week's sketch from Mojo Monday:

Supplies:
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design Green Birthday, Buns-N-Crunches, Pumpkin Seed Sentiments
CS: Stampin' Up (Kraft, Choc Chip, Sage Shadow
DSP: Stampin' Up (To The Nines-retired)
Ribbon and Twine: Stampin' Up

Blog Hop - Skipping Stones Design April Release

2011-04-12T04:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Uplifting! If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Diana Fisher's blog.

Here's a close up of the poem:

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Laurie Schmidlin. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. A free stamp set is up for grabs to a lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge!

Laurie Schmidlin http://www.justgivemestamps.typepad.com/

Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Tammie Beaton http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Gladys Chia http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Mona Pendleton http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/

Amy Tsuruta http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Ann Kranitz http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Diana Fisher http://designbydiana.blogspot.com/
Barb Turpin http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Next stop on the hop is Wendy Jordan.

Leave lots of love along the way and don't forget to play along with Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday!

Mojo Monday - Designed by:

2011-04-10T15:36:00.000-07:00

My baby boy turned 20 on Friday and I used this new 'Designed by' stamp from Technique Tuesday, along with a background stamp from Pumpkin Seed Sentiments and a sentiment from Green Birthday, both from Skipping Stones Design and combined them with the Mojo Monday 185 Sketch Challenge. Also used some Grunge Board for the arrow and a star brad and twine from Stampin' Up.

Do you think it's close enough to the sketch challenge?

Tips and Tricks-Laughing Cow and Bunnies

2011-04-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there ~ Barb's turn for Tips and Tricks Thursday. I love this new Laughing Cow Cheese as much as I love re-purposing the cute little container. My boys are worried I'm becoming a hoarder because I keep so many different containers with the ambition of re-purposing all of them! And... I couldn't resist spotlighting this cute set from Skipping Stones Design, Chocolate Volume #1, just in time for Easter (by 'just in time' I mean there's still time to order this set for Easter).

Here are the supplies you'll need:

Start off by peeling the label off the container, cutting a 4" circle from background paper, stamping the image and paper piecing the little bunnies.

...then apply some Mod Podge to the top of the container (it acts like glue and a sealer)...

...apply the 4" circle, let dry a few minutes, apply the bunnies and another coat of Mod Podge...

...apply ribbon around the edge of the container (with Mod Podge)...allow to dry (if there are dark spots apply a coat of Mod Podge on top of the ribbon)...

...and finish it off with a few embellies...

...perfect size for candy or even a gift card!

Thanks for stopping by, now go find a container to re-purpose!

Sketch Tuesday-Fight Global Warming!

2011-04-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

I got the inspiration for the layout from Skipping Stones Design April Guest Sketch Artist, Laurie Schmidlin. This is challenge SSD 71. We also have two new Guest DT members for April, Mona Pendleton and Diana Fisher. Be sure to visit and play along with Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design.

I got the inspiration for the color from Play Date Cafe Challenge #75.

Thus the silver cake plate...I used the metal embossing technique I did several weeks ago for the Skipping Stones Design 'Tips and Tricks Thursday'. It was quite simple really, I stamped the image from SSD set, Green Birthday on the back of a Spellbinders metal sheet, waited a couple minutes for the ink to dry, then used my stylus to emboss over the image, then flipped it to the front side and trimmed with my little pair of craft scissors. I was pretty excited how the little cake stand turned out! The original tutorial can be seen on my blog at this link: Tips and Tricks-Metal Embossing.

Crafters Companion Give-away...

2011-04-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

Gotta love Blog Candy...check out this site at Crafters Companion.

For more details visit Ann at Stamp With Me.

Cityscapes-Moxie Fab World

2011-03-28T20:41:00.000-07:00

(If you're here for the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday, scroll down )

Cityscapes Are On the Rise Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I finished this by the skin of my teeth...but here's the link to the challenge: Moxie Fab World

I just love this sentiment from Skipping Stones Design Chic Martini and thought it went perfectly with the cityscape challenge at Moxie Fab. Here's what I used:
DSP - Dream Street Papers-Urban Ink
Ribbon - Making Memories-Paper Reverie
Button - Chatter Box-artsy.licious
Rhinestones- TPC Studio

Color Throwdown 134-Skipping Stones Design Sketch #70

2011-03-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

I saw this great color combo at Color Throwdown

and used it for my inspiration for the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday challenge...

Rustic Tiles from Skipping Stones Design is on sale right now for $12.49...it was sold out for a while and now has been restocked.

Check out more of the great sets at Skipping Stones Design Stamp Store.
And remember, if you post your creations to any on-line galleries to use SSD 70.

Oldies But Goodies Blog Hop

2011-03-25T04:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks for joining us today as we kick off our new Friday Feature showcasing some of the 'Oldies But Goodies' from Skipping Stones Design. You should have come here from Jen's blog, Just Jingle. If not, be sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design.

Here is my take on the set called 'You Know You're Gettin' Old Birthday':

This is the first set I purchased from Skipping Stones Design and I think it is still my favorite (maybe it's because when you get to be my age all of the sayings apply so well!)...there are so many variations you can use with this set:

I made this one for my little brother last week for his birthday:

Anyhow, endless fun! Be sure to check out all the other Stamp Tramp favorites and then hop back to Skipping Stones Design to Visit the Shop.

Here's the blog order in case you get lost along the way...
Heather
Amy
Kandi
Wendy
Ann
Jingle
Barb - You Are Here
Gladys
Brenda

Hope you had fun, I sure did! Leave some 'LOVE' along the way in case there's some Blog Candy.

Your next stop is Gladys.

Chick Chat at Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday #69

2011-03-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there Chic-a-Dee, check out this cute set from Skipping Stones Design. Hubby asked me if that polka dot ribbon was supposed to be a skirt, so I am encouraged that if a guy could relate that my cute friend who's getting this card can tell!

The 'Buy 3 Get 1 Free' sale is still going on too. There are soooo many cute sets to choose from, might as well take advantage of the '1 free' offer!

This week's fun sketch is from the very talented Heidi Blankenship. We love to see your creations on the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday site and on Facebook and now Twitter...so let's see you get crafty!

Green Birthday-Skipping Stones Design New Release Blog Hop

2011-03-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Green Birthday! If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Note To Self, Lindsay Amrhein's blog.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Heidi Blankenship. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. Also, remember to use SSD68 if you post to any on line sites.

*Last minute sale - Buy 3 Get 1 FREE - enter 31FREE at checkout*

Here is our blog hop order:

Heidi ...http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Tammie...http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Amy...http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Jingle...http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Vanessa...http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/

Kandi...http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Wendy...http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Ann...http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Lindsey...http://lindsayamrhein.blogspot.com/

Barb...http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Brenda...http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Gladys...http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Michelle...http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

Heather has done it again with her clever sentiments, my favorite is 'Remember when we used to laugh at old people?' So many ideas floating around in my head for this one...so head on over to see what Brenda's done with this set at Sweet Paper Treats.

Embellish Music Skipping Stones Style

2011-03-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Skipping Stones Design is being featured on the Embellish Color Trends Challenge and we are all so very excited to show off some of the great possibilities for our 'music themed' stamps. I've used Heartsong for the musical score and the 'Just a note...' message, and Pumpkin Seed Sentiments for the 'Happy Birthday To You' as well as the pumpkin seed background design on the top. Please play along with the Stamp Tramps this week for the wonderful sketch challenge from Heidi Blankenship, and be sure to tag it as SSD 67 if you link to any on line galleries.

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Sketch Tuesday #66 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-03-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good morning, it's Tuesday and that means it's time for another fabulous sketch from Skipping Stones Design! It's also the first day of March and we have another wonderful Guest Sketch Artist/Designer, Heidi Blankenship. This is the first layout and I can already tell it's going to be a fabulous month. So head on over to Skipping Stones Design for:

(1) A sneak peek of the latest of Heather's creative stamps

(2) A look at the fabby creations of the Stamp Tramps

(3) A look at the sketch from Heidi this week

(4) A chance to play along with the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday

I also fashioned this card after the Color Trends Challenge with Birds:

Thanks for looking, always love to hear from you, and have a fabulous week!

Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design #65

2011-02-22T04:00:00.000-08:00

Uh oh...meant to finish up this post before it auto scheduled this morning-lol. I made this for my mother-in-law's birthday last weekend...I really like the cheery paper from Scenic Route and love the Sentiment Frames from Skipping Stones Design. Make sure you stop by there to see all of the creations from the Stamp Tramps and from our wonderful guest designers. This is the last sketch from the oh so talented Lea Lawson. Play along and if you link to any online galleries be sure to use SSD 65.

Fabulous You~Pumpkin Seeds Release Blog Hop

2011-02-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Pumpkin Seed Sentiments! If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Stamp With Me, Ann's blog.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Lea Lawson. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. A free stamp set is up for grabs to a lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge! Also, remember to use SSD 64 if you post to any on line sites.

Here's a close up of one of the fabulous background designs and sentiments from Pumpkin Seed Sentiments (I used a sparkly pen for the little circles):

Your next stop on the hop is Sweet Paper Treats with Brenda Weaver.

If you should get lost along the way here's the entire line up!

Lea Lawson http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Tammie Beaton http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Julie Masse http://stampinwithjulie.blogspot.com/

Amy Tsuruta http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Ann Kranitz http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Barb Turpin http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Gladys Chia http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Thanks so much for joining us on the hop today and remember visit Skipping Stones Design to check out the fabulous sketch from Lea Lawson and a look at the entire Pumpkin Seed Sentiments background stamps and sentiments.

Happy Day!

You make my heart sing

2011-02-13T15:32:00.000-08:00

I submitted this for the Paper Crafts submission call for Stamp It issue but they didn't choose it...I don't know why since I used such an awesome set-lol...I was actually pretty happy with the way it turned out with the musical score on the background and that sweet little bird...oh well, guess I'll have to try again. (All stamps are from Heartsong by Skipping Stones Design.

SSD063-Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday

2011-02-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

We just returned home from a road trip (Utah to California and back) for a memorial service for my brother who was killed in a car accident. He had so many good friends and it was great to be there to support his boys. I wanted to incorporate a masculine sympathy card for my grown up nephews with the sketch for this week from Lea Lawson. I love the sentiment on the base of the card from Healing Wings (SSD) as well as the tag sentiment from Always Here (also SSD). I found some great DSP in my stash that looked a little grunge and grey...hopefully the flower didn't take away from the masculine feel of the card. I think all three boys really liked their cards and the sentiment conveyed. Here's a close up of the base sentiment:

And for the boys, I really am "always here for you".

Sketch Tuesday #62 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-02-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

I used Heartsong for the musical background and Always Here for the sentiment...just a really quick little card. Check out the rest of the great stamps that come with both of these sets over at Skipping Stones Design. And then be sure to play along with the Stamp Tramps this week with a great sketch from Lea Lawson.

Tips and Tricks - Metal Embossing

2011-01-27T04:00:00.000-08:00

It's Thursday (Barb here) and time for another Tips and Tricks Thursday with Skipping Stones Design. This is something I hadn't tried before but I saw it in a magazine and liked the look.

Here are the supplies I used:
Spellbinders Metal Sheets
Foam Pad, Stylus, StazOn Ink
Skipping Stones Design-Timeless Textures Stamp

First, cut a piece of the metal sheet to the size you want. Turn the sheet to the back side and stamp your image with StazOn.

With the back side facing up, place the metal sheet on the foam pad, and using your stylus, trace the image created by your stamp.

Turn to the right side.

Adhere to a piece of cardstock.

And embellish as you wish. I used silver embossing powder with a sentiment from Sentiment Frames, and the musical background stamp from Timeless Textures with some Tim Holtz distress ink. So, find a stamp and give it a try. Check out some great stamp sets at Skipping Stones Design.

Sketch Tuesday #61 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-01-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Another one of my favorite sentiments...'110 lb. friend'...I wish! Heather, you're too funny! This is from the set called Birthday Donuts. It was out of stock for a while but it's back! You really need to check out all of the cute stamp sets and sentiments at Skipping Stones Design Shop. And since it's Tuesday, be sure to check out the Stamp Tramps take on this great sketch from Amy Sheffer this week. Be sure to play along and upload your card using SSD #61 any time before next Monday night.

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SSD060 - Purses by Skipping Stones Design

2011-01-18T04:00:00.000-08:00

I just love Heather's cute little sentiments that come with these fun sets, and they are so true when you get to be my age... see what I mean!

This is called a Key Finder...and it hangs on the side of your purse!

Most of the paper I used is from Stampin' Up Patterns Pack in Wild Wasabi except for the purse and handle which I think were from Bo Bunny. It was designed using this great sketch from Amy Sheffer so be sure to play along this week at Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping by!

Skipping Stones for Katie

2011-01-16T10:23:00.000-08:00

This is for Color Throwdown #124 for Katie Renz who is battling gastric cancer. The stamp set is from Skipping Stones Design Cancer Schmancer. I found this cute boot print ribbon at a local scrapbook store that recently went out of business. We were asked to make a card using Mambo Melon, Espresso, and Soft Sky...and then to mail the cards to Katie at:

Katie Renz
P.O. Box 5913
Bellingham, WA 98227-5913

I wish Katie the best. Being a Breast Cancer Survivor myself, I'm sure these cards will bring her joy.

See the original post from Color Throwdown here.

I love the Soft Sky, you can see a little more of it here in the background.

New Release Blog Hop (and Sketch Tuesday)

2011-01-11T06:17:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of two new sets, Heartsong and Purse Birthday! Today the Stamp Tramps and the Skipping Stones Design Guest Designers will be featuring cards using Heartsong. If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Brenda Weaver's blog.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Amy Sheffer. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch, just link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog and use SSD 59 if you link to any other sites. A lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge will win either a free stamp set or half off any stamp set in the store!

And here's the line up for today's hop:

Amy Sheffer - http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan - http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Tammie Beaton - http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Tami Mayberry - http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/
Rae Barthel - http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle - http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Becky Olsen - http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/
Kandi Phillips - http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Jen del Muro - http://iheart2stamp.com/
Gladys Chia - http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/
Brenda Weaver - http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Barb Turpin - You're Here
Ann Kranitz - http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta - http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Your next stop on the hop is Ann's blog. Have fun, and thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Don't forget about the awesome sale this week...buy 3, get 1 free!

Buy 3, Get 1 Free

2011-01-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

These are the two newest sets, formally released tomorrow (Tuesday, January 11th), but there are lots to choose from. Visit the store to see more at Skipping Stones Design-Shop. Be sure to check back tomorrow for the Release Blog Hop to see what the Stamp Tramps and the fabby Guest Designers have done with Heartsong. See you tomorrow!

Sketch Tuesday #58 at Skipping Stones Design

2011-01-04T04:00:00.000-08:00


Hi there! It's Tuesday again and time for another Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design. I used the great background stamps from *Grunge...love the wood grain and I stamped the scallop design onto a round chipboard piece to mimic a golf ball. Our Guest Sketch Artist* for January is Amy Sheffer, you can read a little about Amy at Skipping Stones Design Meet and Greet Monday. Here is the great sketch for you to play along this week:

Sketch Tuesday #57 at Skipping Stones Design

2010-12-28T04:00:00.000-08:00

I've really enjoyed working with the sketches from Maile Belles this month. Sadly, this is the last sketch from Maile since it is the last Tuesday in December. Can you believe it is the last Tuesday in 2010? Boy oh boy, where did this year go? Every year seems to slip by a little more quickly. I had a couple of ideas floating around in my head for this sketch so I posted both - let me know which one you prefer:

Happy New Year?

Or Happy Brrrthday?

Thanks for stopping by. Let's see what you come up with for this great sketch at Skipping Stones Design this week. Remember to link to SSD 57

Sketch Tuesday #56 at Skipping Stones Design with Play Date Cafe

2010-12-20T21:10:00.000-08:00

Hi there ~ is everyone ready for Christmas? I've got all of my shopping done but as usual I haven't wrapped one gift! Even the two I need to mail to California for my niece and nephew! I know, I need to get off the computer and wrap them so I can get to the post office tomorrow at lunch. But before I do that I want to share my take on this week's Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design. Here is the sketch for you to play along, be sure to use SSD 56 if you link to any online galleries.

I flipped the sketch upside down so I could fit the reflection of the cute little penguin from the new set Brrthday. I also thought this set would be perfect for the color challenge at The Play Date Cafe to use Black and White with a splash of Yellow:

Here's a close up of my take on PDCC#60:

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season!

Mojo169-Sentiment Frames

2010-12-19T18:27:00.000-08:00

I love vintage but I'm afraid I need more practice...but these awesome Sentiment Frames are really inspiring me, along with the Build a Brad paired with the Timeless Textures set. This sketch from Mojo Monday was a great place to start:

And here is the finished card for MOJO169, what do you think?

Blog Hop - Skipping Stones Design New Releases

2010-12-14T04:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of two new sets, Sentiment Frames #1 and Brrrthday!

I am so excited to use both of these cute new sets more...I've only used the snowflakes from Brrthday and only one of the sentiments from Sentiment Frames #1.

If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Maile Belles blog, Simply Stamped.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Maile Belles. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. A free stamp set is up for grabs to a lucky winner that joins our sketch challenge!

Hop Order

Amy - http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com

Ann - http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com

Maile - http://mailebelles.blogspot.com

YOU ARE HERE - http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com

Brenda - http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com

Gladys - http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com

Kelley - http://myfrontporch-kelley.blogspot.com

Jennifer - http://justjingle.blogspot.com

Kandi - http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com

Tammie - http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com

Rae - http://simplyrae.blogspot.com

Wendy - http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com

Your next stop will be to visit Brenda at Sweet Paper Treats.

Don't forget to play along with this week's sketch SSD #55 for a chance to win a free stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to leave some comments along the way...

Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design with Play Date Cafe

2010-12-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

I just love the little snowflakes from a cute set to be released next week called Brrthday, watch for more awesome images from that set at Skipping Stones Design. The sentiment is from a set that is on sale right now called Christmas Swirls, and also comes with three fantastic images!

AND FOR OUR LAST PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE!!! -

Here is this week's deal and it will go on through Next Tuesday at midnight:
Buy any 3 stamp sets and get Birthday Purses, or Heart Song for FREE!
Here's how:
Buy any 3 stamp sets. When you are checking out with Pay Pal there is an area to "leave a note to seller" this is where you tell me if you want B-day Purses OR Heart Song for free. IF you would like to get BOTH of them for free, simply buy 6 stamp sets. You will automatically get both of them for free!!! This is the only time I've ever offered the chance to get TWO pre-release sets for free. Be sure to buy your 3 or 6 sets before Midnight on Dec. 14th!

Be sure to play along this week with the Sketch Tuesday layout from our December Guest Sketch Artist, Maille Belles.

The inspiration for my card came from Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC 58...final date for this color combo is today, but they have great color challenges every week.

Skipping Stones Design Crazy Tuesday Sale

2010-11-30T05:00:00.000-08:00

CRAZY ONE DAY SALE~ FREE 4"X6" stamp set for every $30 Gift certificate~limit 3

For EVERY $30 gift certificate you buy get a stamp set of your choice Absolutely FREE.

Here’s the catch: This sale only lasts one day!!!
You must email Heather at madebyme33@hotmail.com requesting your gift certificate on November 30th Before Midnight!

As if you need any additional incentive, take a look at this 'Sneak Peek' of a pre-release set called Purse Birthday to be released in January -

It has some sweet sentiments and some hilarious sentiments...if you're a Skipping Stones Design fan I'm sure you will LOVE it! So head over to Skipping Stones Design for more details and to order your Gift Certificates...(and there's another gorgeous new release in January you are sure to love).

And be sure to play along at Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday with the last of the wonderful sketches from our Guest Designer Shannan Teubner. I have just loved her sketches. Be sure to use SSD 53 if you link to any online galleries:

Jacob or Edward

2010-11-28T15:33:00.000-08:00

For all of you Twilight fans out there, it's almost time for the release of Eclipse on DVD and to celebrate, this set is on sale at Skipping Stones Design. I love the cute sayings...I am actually Team Edward but I do like this sentiment:

I made this card for two challenges, The Play Date Cafe PDCC57

and also Mojo Monday MOJO166

Thanks for looking ~

Sassy Snow Sweet Sunday Color Throwdown

2010-11-26T17:26:00.000-08:00

The sketch is from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge SSSC94:

And also for a color challenge at Stacey's Curtain Call Act 57:

Just can't get enough of this cute little Sassy Snow from Skipping Stones Design.

Skipping Stones Design - Holiday 'Bubble' Magnets

2010-11-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving from Barb! Hope you're spending some quality time with the family today. And guess what...it's Tips and Tricks Thursday at Skipping Stones Design. As an afterthought I probably should have done something with a Fall theme, but if you don't see this till Friday you should be right in the mood for some Christmas projects!

I didn't know they were called Bubble Magnets, did you?

Supplies you may not have on hand: (local craft store)
* Decor Gems (approx. 1-1/4" diameter)
* Magnets (I used 3/4" but I think 1/2" is plenty strong)
* Glossy Accents

Supplies you probably have on hand:
* Stamps (Christmas Swirls)
* 1-1/4 punch (or cut from Cricut or by hand)
* DSP (not too heavy)
* Ink (Classic or Craft with Clear EP)

Stamp your image

Apply small amount of Glossy Accents to the flat side

Spread to the edge (I just used my finger)

Smooth paper onto the Decor Gem

Make sure the edges adhere well

Allow to dry for a few minutes

Apply small amount of Glossy Accents to magnet

Apply magnet to back of Decor Gem

Now for the tip...

if you are making several at a time,

place the magnets far enough apart that

they don't pull off the back before they dry!

And that's all there is to it!

Stamp a cute sentiment (from Christmas Swirls)

onto a tag, wrap it with a ribbon, and you're set!

Embellish-Skipping Stones Design-Sketch Tuesday- Pre-Christmas SALE

2010-11-22T21:15:00.000-08:00

This is another great stamp from the set Christmas Swirls used for SSD 52 Sketch Tuesday. The sketch is another great one from the talented Shannan Teubner...we'd love for you to play along with the sketch challenge:

I flipped mine upside down. Check out what the other Stamp Tramps did with this great sketch over at Skipping Stones Design. And while you're there, check out the awesome Pink Tuesday Sale!
~ For every $25 you spend you get a $5 Gift Certificate
~ Receive a Limited Edition 3"x4" stamp with every Pink Tuesday Sale order
~ $30 in Gift Certificate sales come with a free 3"x4" or larger stamp set
~ Christmas Swirls is on sale for a limited time for $11.99
~ Fangs or Fur (Twilight Fans) is on sale for a limited time for $11.99

And for the Embellish Holidays Color Challenge to use these colors on a Holiday Themed project:

Sassy Snow Blog Hop Winners!

2010-11-22T07:19:00.000-08:00

One lucky person has won this exact collection from Christopher Pines! Please send me your address to claim your prize. If you'd like to shop, visit her site here,

One lucky person has won Sassy Snow from Skipping Stones Design.

The two winners chosen randomly from my post on Skipping Stones Design Sassy Snow Release Blog Hop are:

Theresa who said..."New follower here thanks to the hop:) Your card is adorable..and the stamps are awesome.Thanks for sharing."

Scrapaddict who said..."Love your projects!"

The winner who emails me first at (b_turpin@comcast.net) with their mailing address gets to choose which prize they would like! Contact me by Saturday, November 27th or I may have to choose another winner! Thanks so much to everyone who visited the Hop and be sure to follow along often at Skipping Stones Design!