Sketch Tuesday #57 at Skipping Stones Design

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 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

 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

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

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!

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!

Sassy Snow Blog Hop and Blog Candy

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop - you should have come here from Brenda Weaver at Sweet Paper Treats.  If not, there is a complete listing of Blog Hop participants at Skipping Stones Design home page.

Boy are you in for a treat today!  Not only is it Sketch Tuesday and a New Release Blog Hop but you will find LOTS of Blog Candy along the way.  So be sure to leave lots of yummy comments for your chance to win free stuff!  (Winners to be selected Sunday, November 21st, 8:00 pm MST)

This is my take on the awesome sketch from our Guest Designer, Shannan Teubner. Be sure to use SSD 51 if you link to any on line sites.

Isn't this the sweetest snowman?  This is the set I will be giving away, it's called Sassy Snow:

I think my favorite sentiment from this set is how it got its name...Sassy Snow wants to know, "Does this snow make my butt look big?"  Not only will one lucky person win this set, there is another giveaway!  A second person will win this awesome Blog Candy:

Lesley from  Christopher Pines graciously supplied the Stamp Tramps with this awesome collection of ribbon and vintage seam binding (I used the silver metallic ribbon along with the silver sheer seam binding-love how it turned out!)  Many of the other Stamp Tramps were able to use this RAK in their designs...watch for it!  Anyhow, one lucky person will win this exact collection!  Please visit her site here, and be sure to leave a comment on every stop of the Blog Hop.

And I just had to show you this cute little stamp from the set...in case you can't read it the saying is "Noticed you've been naughty, so listen here's the scoop...instead of a nice big present, you're gettin' snowman poop!"

I know this is a long one, but it's worth it!  Be sure to visit the other Stamp Tramps...your next stop on the hop is Kandi Phillips from Krafty Kandi Krafts. 

*Update*

Christmas Swirls is on sale for only $11.99  while supplies last.

Plus, for all of you Twilight fans, to celebrate the upcoming release of Eclipse on DVD, Fangs OR Fur is on sale for $11.99 for a limited time. 

And...free shipping this week!  Just enter the code FREESHIP at checkout.  To go shopping, click here!

Here's how to win and increase your odds of winning!
1. Become a follower on my blog and leave a comment. (1 entry)
2. Post my giveaways on your blog and comment with your link on this post. (1 entry)

Christmas Swirls

Here's the other card I made for this week's challenge at Skipping Stones Design.

I love the way the border punch embosses while it cuts.  Non traditional Christmas colors for a change.  I actually made this card first but my husband liked the other one better so I took his advice. Now I can't wait to use the cute Christmas Dove that comes with this Christmas Swirls set.  Be sure to check out the other creations for Sketch Tuesday and play along at Skipping Stones Design.

Sketch Tuesday at Skipping Stones Design-Christmas Swirls

See, I told you Skipping Stones Design has some great Christmas sets!  This set also has a swirly ornament  and an awesome dove, along with some great Christmas sentiments.  The set is called Christmas Swirls and you can see this and some of the other Christmas sets here.  (Christmas Swirls is way down toward the bottom)  Check out what the other Stamp Tramps have done with this awesome sketch from our November Guest Artist, Shannan Teubner at Skipping Stones Design  Sketch Tuesday!

Be sure to play along this week for a chance to win some goodies!

SSD049-Wise Men

You know it's a little scary, now that Halloween has passed Thanksgiving will sneak up in what will seem like a week...then Christmas the week after!  So I thought I'd showcase this awesome set for Sketch Tuesday over at Skipping Stones Design.  I just LOVE this set!  And seriously, if you're going to order it and still have time to play with it before Christmas you'd better start making your list! Check out the other awesome stamps that come with it over at the Skipping Stones Design store.

And then, while you're there, check out the fabulous creations from our Guest Designers and the other Stamp Tramps; and don't forget to play along at Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday using this awesome sketch from Shannan Teubner, our November Guest Sketch Artist:

Happy Tuesday!

Embellish Vintage Color Challenge

This is for the October 22nd 'Vintage Color Challenge' at Embellish Magazine.  The colors called for were Green, Rust, and Yellow...not the normal vintage color combo, but perfect to get your fall creation fix...so inspired by the gorgeous trees right now!  (Also, this is a slight variation of the Sketch Challenge over at Skipping Stones Design this Tuesday so be sure to check back then!)

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design-Timeless Textures, Dandelion Dreams
Paper: Stampin' Up Brocade DSP (retired), Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Really Rust
Ink: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Dusty Durango
Ribbon: Stampin' Up Theater (retired)

Thanks for stopping by!