7 Kids College Fund Challenge~Anything Goes + Markers!

 

 

This DT term we are revamping the challenges at 7 Kids College Fund in hopes that more people will get involved. All challenges will now be ANYTHING GOES with a twist. The twist is optional, but we hope you will take the opportunity to join in on the twist to develop your marker skills and increase your use of the incredibly popular vintage products now available. 

The current twist is MARKERS! 

So pull out your favorite markers and get to coloring! :)

Keep in mind that in order to qualify for any prizes or Top 3, you must:

1) Use a stamped image carried in the 7 KIDS STORE, or, if your project does not have a stamped image, the primary elements (dies, paper, punches) must be carried in the store.

2) Link to the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog in your post.

For my card today I used some newly released CHA items currently on pre-order in the 7 Kids College Fund Store! First up is my image from La-La Land Crafts called Steampunk Marci!! Apparently, steampunk is all the rage right now and I'm a little slow jumping on the bandwagon. It's not really my thing...or at least that's what I thought! I'm actually kind of liking it now!!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hat/Jacket/Top of Skirt/Leggings: E41, E42, E43, E44

 Black: N2, C5, C7, Black

Red: R39

For my card I used some awesome dps from Carta Bella WELL TRAVELED 6x6 Paper Pad. I also used the La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Corner Die....LOVE IT!! I distressed the dp edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

 

Here are the links to make your shopping in the STORE easier!

X-Press It Blending Card

Copic Sketch Markers

La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Marci

 La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Corner Die

Carta Bella WELL TRAVELED 6x6 Paper Pad

Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

This challenge ends on August 13th so I hope to see you all entering your cards at the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog!

Have a great rest of the week!

Rosie :)

The Greeting Farm August Previews~Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set!

We are back for Day 2 of our SWEET August Previews over at The Greeting Farm Blog!! And, to go along with our Birthday Theme we have an AMAZING Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set!! It's SA-WEET I tell ya! It has a cake stand, layers of cake, little accessories for the cake and an awesome sentiment: "Sweet Wishes to a Sweet You." I LOVE it!!! 

You're going to really enjoy the versatility of this stamp set....birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings (check out Thanh's wedding card on TGF Blog)....whatever you need a cake for! And, since it's clear you know exactly where you are stamping those cake layers!

For my first card I just used the sentiment and the little gumdrops. I stamped the sentiment onto a BoBunny white doily...easy peasy! Then I stamped the gumdrops, but them out and raised them on pop-dots. The dp is from Recollections and available at Michaels. The Filigree Corner Die is from La-La Land Crafts.

For my 2nd card I stamped the various cake layers on top of each other. I then raised it on pop-dots on top of a BoBunny Doily. I used some dps from The Paper Stack by Crafts Beautiful. The sentiment also came from The Paper Stack. The heart banner is from La-La Land Crafts. The ribbon is from my stash.

To win this amazing stamp set, please follow these rules:

*Visit each of the Designers’ blogs on TGF Blog and click on our names (above the pictures).

 *Leave a sweet comment on each of the blogs. You have until 11:45pm CST tonight to comment.

*Then come back to The Greeting Farm Blog and leave us a comment letting us know you are done, and voila your name is officially in the random draw. :)

Thank you so much for coming by everyone! Be sure to swing by TGF Blog tomorrow for our last day of new release previews....it's going to be Frou Frou kind of day. :)

Hugs!

Rosie

Inspiration Monday~Let's Get Sentimental!

We have a new Inspiration Monday Challenge for La-La Land Crafts starting today! The theme this week is: 

Let's Get Sentimental!

(use a sentiment somewhere on your project)

 

You should definitely stop by the LLLC Blog to see all the creative and gorgeous makes from my DT sisters! They are truly amazing!!

For my card today I used some newly release CHA items! First up is one of my faves from this release: Sitting Princess Marci. She's just the cutest thing ever and she fits perfectly in the Heart Chair stamp (although I forgot to bring that stamp with me to my mom's house)!

 

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Pink: R81, R83, R85, Stickles
Gold Sharpie

 

I used some dps from a My Mind's Eye paper pad called LOVE ME 6x6 paper pad....gorgeous dps for sure!! I knew I should have bought more than one! The awesome sentiment came from Teresa Collins STATIONERY NOTED 12x12 paper pad. The lace is from Hobby Lobby. The corner die is from La-La Land Craft's CHA Release and is called Decorative Corner (set of 2).

 

 Don't forget, you can join in all the fun at La-La Land Crafts by adding your creations to the Customer Gallery, Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. 

 

Hugs!

Rosie

7 Kids College Fund~Don't be afraid to DREAM Big!

Happy Monday everyone! So glad you joined me today as I share my newest card using some newly release CHA items that are on pre-order in the 7 Kids College Fund Store!

Before I get to my card I just wanted to remind you that you still have 1 more day to enter our Anything Goes Challenge with a Vintage twist on our 7 Kids Challenge Blog HERE. Be sure to use a stamp carried in the store to qualify for the gift certificate and top 3!

For my card today I used a super cute The Greeting Farm stamp called CHARLOTTE CHIC! I think she's super versatile and a great addition to your stamp collection. She's also easy and fun to color! I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored her with Copics. I even made the flowers on her headwrap and shirt (that's not paper-piecing folks). :)

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Head Wrap/Shirt: YR02, YR07, B05

Skirt: YR02, YR04, YR07

Shoes: B00, B04

I'm loving the Carta Bella line of papers and today I used Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk 6x6 paper pad. Right behind Charlotte Chic is a Bo Bunny Small Doily. The new items from CHA that I used on my card (currently on pre-order in the store) are some La-La Land Crafts Dies: Decorative Corners and Pretty Poinsettia (the leaves behind the flowers).

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you have a great week!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

TGF Farm Fresh Friday~The Great Outdoors!

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all had a great week so far!! It's the weekend, WOOT, WOOT....so time to get the fun and relaxation on!! And what better way is there to spend the weekend than soaking up the sun and maybe playing in some nice, cool water....aaaahhhhh. So to get you inspired, our challenge for you this week over at The Greeting Farm is:

THE GREAT OUTDOORS!!

To see some amazing creations from my fellow DT sistas, be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog!! I'm sure they will get you in the mood to go outside and just have some fun!

For my card today I use the super adorable digi image called WS Addy...LOVE HER!!!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hairbands/Swimsuit Bottom: YR01, YR04, YR09

Swimsuit Top: YR02, YR09, B05

Towel: B00, B05, YR02, YR09

 

I used some cute summery dps from Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk...they are becoming one of my new favorite paper companies!! I love the flip flop dps....so CUTE!! The sentiment is from Studio G (those clear stamps in the $1 bin at Walmart). The polka dot ribbon is also from Walmart. The clear rhinestones are from Michaels.

 

Here's how to play: 

You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.

• Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz no later than Thursday, August 1st at NOON CST.

• You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comment section!)

•  The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP or a 4x6 set!

I can't wait to see what you create for The Great Outdoors Challenge!

Have a great weekend!
Rosie :)

Day 2 of La-La Land Crafts CHA Release!!

I'm so glad you came back for our 2nd day to showcase these amazing new stamps, dies, and 3-D items from La-La Land Crafts!! If you didn't check our post yesterday then you'll definitely want to head over to the LLLC Blog to see all the amazing creations from our awesome DT. Today I'm back to showcase some of the Princess and Steampunk line!!

Here's the summary of all the NEW products released yesterday and available in the LLLC STORE now!!

Letter to Santa Luka, Christmas Ornament Marci, Christmas Ornament Luka, 

Hot Cocoa Marci, Snowflake Garland Marci....

 

Top Hat Steampunk Marci, Steampunk Marci, 

Retro Marci, Retro Luka...

 

Dragon, Sitting Princess Marci, Sassy Princess Marci...

 

DIES: 

Pretty Poinsettia, Heart Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Ornate Snowflakes, 

Steampunk Heart Cogs, Booktab and Labels, Binding Holes Border, 

Open Leaf Flourish, Steampunk Corner, Decorative Corners...

 

3-D PROJECTS: 

Castle Shadow Box, Steampunk Shadow Box, Christmas Shadow Box, 

Trinket Box, & Fancy Pages Album

And if this is not enough, we've added a NEW product to our range - FRAMES and SHAPES!  Perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, altered arts, mixed media and more!

Christmas Frames and Shapes Kit

Steampunk Frames and Shapes Kit

Tea Garden Frames and Shapes Kit

Travel Frames and Shapes Kit

Check out those new FRAMES & SHAPES Kits!! I see these popping up on my cards and mixed media creations soon!! Like I said, I'm loving this entire release!!

Now let's get on with the show! Today I'm showcasing the Dragon and lots of things from the Steampunk line. First up is my card using the Dragon, Decorative Corners Die, Heart Doily Border Die, and the Booktab and Labels Die. The sentiment is from Steampunk Marci. My paper are from American Crafts Color Crush.

Copics:
Dragon: G21, G24, G28, Y21, Y23, Y24
Mane/Tail: B000, B00, B02, B05
Saddle: R22, R24, R27, R29, R81, R83, R85, Black
Harness: R22, R24, R27, R29

Now, I'm not really a steampunk kind of person, but after playing around with this new line I'm kind of liking it. I started with Steampunk Marci and colored her with Copics.

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Hat/Top of dress/Leggins: E11, E35, E37, E39
Shirt: E41, E42, E43
Goggles/Dress: N2, C3, C5, C7
Boots: C3, C5, C7, E35, E37, E39

Here's my Steampunk Shadow Box all decorated up. I used a black sharpie to color all the box parts (so much easier than painting). I found some awesome Metallic FolkArt paint at Walmart and used Pure Gold and Antique Copper to paint the Cogs & Heart Corners that came with the shadow box. The gears around the heart corners are from Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sprocket Gears. I added Stickles to the top of the metal gears also. The dps are from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells Collection 8x8 paper pad.

 

On the inside of the shadow box, I used the Steampunk Corner Die and Steampunk Heart Cogs Die (Set of 3). The sentiment is from Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous FLIGHTS OF FANCY stamp set.

Here's a side view so you can see the dimension.

Be sure to head to the LLLC STORE to snatch up all the new product before they sell out! You'll definitely want to head to the LLLC Blog to see all the creations from my fellow DT sisters....they'll knock your socks off! Team Friday will be back the rest of the week to show off their amazing samples!!

Have a great week!
Rosie :)

It's CHA RELEASE time at La-La Land Crafts!!

We've got an EXCITING release today at La-La Land Crafts to celebrate the opening of CHA in Las Vegas!! Of course the NEW stamps, dies, and 3-D items are going to knock your socks off!! We've got a week-long showcase planned for you with Team Monday starting things off on Monday and Tuesday. Then Team Friday will round out the week with their showcase Wednesday through Friday. Can I get a WOOT, WOOT?!

Here's the summary of all the NEW products available in the LLLC STORE today!!

Letter to Santa Luka, Christmas Ornament Marci, Christmas Ornament Luka, 

Hot Cocoa Marci, Snowflake Garland Marci....

 

Top Hat Steampunk Marci, Steampunk Marci, 

Retro Marci, Retro Luka...

 

Dragon, Sitting Princess Marci, Sassy Princess Marci...

 

DIES: 

Pretty Poinsettia, Heart Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Ornate Snowflakes, 

Steampunk Heart Cogs, Booktab and Labels, Binding Holes Border, 

Open Leaf Flourish, Steampunk Corner, Decorative Corners...

 

3-D PROJECTS: 

Castle Shadow Box, Steampunk Shadow Box, Christmas Shadow Box, 

Trinket Box, & Fancy Pages Album

And if this is not enough, they've added a NEW product to their range - FRAMES and SHAPES!  Perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, altered arts, mixed media and more!

Christmas Frames and Shapes Kit

Steampunk Frames and Shapes Kit

Tea Garden Frames and Shapes Kit

Travel Frames and Shapes Kit

I'm in love with it all!!! It's always an amazing time at LLLC when we have new releases, but it's even more AWESOME when it's a CHA Release!! These new stamps, dies and kits are so FABULOUS!! Today Team Monday will showcase the Christmas and Retro Stamps, Dies & Projects. Tomorrow we will showcase the Princess and Steampunk line. So please head over to the La-La Land Crafts Blog to see all the gorgeousness!!

For my card today I used Christmas Ornament Luka. I colored him with Copics and even gave him some corduroy pants. :)

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Shirt: G21, G24, G28
Sweater: G21, G24, G28, E41, E42, E43, E44, YR23, E35, Colorless Blender
Pants: E41, E42, E43, N2
Shoes: E44, E47, E49
Ornament: R24, R27, R29, R39, YR21, YR23, YR24, G21, G24, G28

As you can see we have released several new dies and today I'm showcasing the Heart Doily Border and Booktab and Labels Die. I used one of the labels in the Booktab and Labels Die Set to make the bottom red border on my middle striped dp panel. The dps are from Authentique Festive 6x6 paper pad. The ribbon is from Michaels. The sentiment comes with the Christmas Ornament Luka Stamp Set.

  I'm telling you these 3-D Kits, Stamps and Dies are some of the best yet and if you are like me you'll want to get your hands on all of it. So head over to the STORE now and get yours before they sell out!! You will definitely want to stop back by the LLLC Blog each day this week to see more inspiration. Remember tomorrow we will be showcasing the Princess and Steampunk stamps and kits. :)

Have a great day!

Rosie :)

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps~3rd Anniversary HOP!!

Hello and Welcome to the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps 3rd Anniversary Hop! Not only are we here to help Sparkle celebrate 3 years of SCRS, but we are also officially releasing 4 new SCRS images this month -- Paris Lucy,  London Charlotte, New York Josh, and Seattle Chloe. They are ALL available in the STORE NOW!

We have assembled an all-star lineup consisting of our Current Design Team, DT Alumni and Guest Designers. Click on all the links below to participate in our Anniversary Blog Hop!

What's a hop without prizes? We've hidden TEN single stamp prizes along the way and one lucky winner will win the ENTIRE July release! All you need to do is leave some love at every stop along the hop. You have until 11:59 PM EST on Sunday to leave comments for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on the SCRS blog on Monday. Good luck to all and Happy Hopping!

For my card today I used Paris Lucy!! I had so much fun coloring this image!!! I can't wait to get to the other ones. I should have colored Seattle Chloe since I'm visiting my mom in WA State, but I had dps to match Paris Lucy, haha! Plus who wouldn't want to go to Paris?!!

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Hat: E41, E43, B91, B99
Bow/Belt/Clutch: E41, E42, E43
Shirt/Skirt: B91, B93, B95, B99
Eiffel Tower: C3, C5, N2, yellow chalk
Sky: N2, C5, C7, Black
Grass: G07, G21, G24, G28

For my card I used some awesome travel dps from My Mind's Eye Come Away With Me 6x6 paper pad. It's kind of hard to tell but the background dp has Eiffel Towers on it. The little tickets are also from the same paper pad. The white heart border is from The Greeting Farm Tulip Border Die. I cut the Ooh, La La! sentiment (which comes with Paris Lucy) with the La-La Land Crafts Stitched Tabs Die. I also used LLLC Filigree Corner Die. The pearls are from The Paper Studio and the ribbon is from Walmart.

 Don't forget you have until Sunday to leave comments on all the designers' blogs to be in for the prize drawing!

Good Luck,
Rosie :)

Baby Boo's Shower Hop from The Greeting Farm!!

Hello y'all!! Hope you are having a great week so far! I'm back today for a special Baby Shower Hop for our amazing leader over at The Greeting Farm, Jessica Diedrich!! She's an amazing woman and friend and I'm so honored to be a part of this special hop to celebrate her and her soon-to-be arriving little girl!

To celebrate Baby Boo, Marie is generously giving away a Onesie Die Set to one lucky hopper, Woot, Woot,,

Here's the blog hop order!
TGF BLOG
SANDIE DUNNE
THANH VO

SUZANNE BIER

ANITA MADDEN
JO THOMPSON
RACHEL PARYS

ANDREA ROSENSTIEL

JODI STANISCH

JONI WILSON

ROSIE BRIDGES (you are here)

PEGGY MCCURRY

MARIA THERESE HATLOY 

For my project I altered a wooden shadow box from Walmart. I painted it with FolkArt Pink Rouge Pearl Paint (it has a shimmer to it). Then I cut out a white piece of card stock and glued squares of patterned paper to it. Most of the dps are from Carta Bella Giddy Up 6x6 paper pad. I distressed all the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The sentiment is from Cloud 9 Design Simple Thoughts-Baby.

I colored up the baby girl Anya from the Baby Anya and Ian Set. The circle chipboard frame is from Recollections. I painted it pink with the pearl paint so it would match. Since I don't know baby boo's name yet I just put the word "love" in the spaces. I'm also going to go back and add some embellishments to the outside part of the frame since I didn't bring a bunch of that stuff to my mom's house. So it's still a work in progress!

Now don't forget to head to Peggy's Blog next!!

Have a great Thursday!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

7 Kids College Fund Challenge~Anything Goes + VINTAGE!

Happy Wednesday everyone!! Two weeks have already passed (and quickly I might add) so that means we have a new challenge starting over at 7 Kids College Fund! The challenge for the next 2 weeks is:

Anything Goes + VINTAGE!!

Just remember, to qualify for the $20 gift certificate you have to use a stamp carried in the store!

For my card today I used La-La Land Crafts COWBOY LUKA. Now that I'm in Texas I had to get both the Cowboy and Cowgirl stamps....YEE HAW! I just like saying it, haha! I stamped him on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored him with COPICS!

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hat/Shirt/Rope: E41, E42, E43, E44

Horse: E43, E44, E47, B000, B00

Short: C3, B00, E47, E41

Hat Trip/Bandana: C3, E43, B00

I have a hard time with vintage....just not really my style because I like bright colors. But Rhea said to just distress the heck out of all the papers so I took my scissors and scraped the edges and then used Walnut Stain Distress Ink all over the place. I hope with all the browns and light blue it's vintage enough. :)

Supplies from 7 Kids College Fund STORE:

La-La Land Crafts Cowboy Luka

X-Press It Blending Card

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Sketch Markers

Tim Holtz Core'dinations Cardstock

MME Lost and Found PORTOBELLO ROAD 6x6 paper pad

Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

I hope you enjoyed my card and I hope you find time to join us in our new challenge HERE!

Hugs,

Rosie :) 

TGF Garden Variety Tuesday~SKETCH!

Happy Tuesday everyone! Today starts a new Garden Variety Tuesday Challenge over at The Greeting Farm. The theme for the next week is this awesome SKETCH by Annie Rose!! I totally love it!

For my card today I used Charlotte Chic....she's so gorgeous, isn't she?! Makes me want to go back to my curly hair days!!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Headband/Skirt: YR21, YR24, R20, R22, C3

Shirt/Shoes: C3, C5

I used some gorgeous dps from My Mind's Eye In Bloom 6x6 paper pad....man I should have bought more than 1 because I'm totally in love with this paper!! The buttons, ribbon and flowers were sent to me by some awesome crafty friends! The sentiment is from Close to my Heart.

Here's how to play:

* Use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.

 

* Submit your entry via InLinkz (below) no later than Monday, JUNE 22nd, 2013 at Noon CST. You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, please add your URL in the comment section.)

 

* The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win a digital image of choice from the TGF store. 

 

*** But WAIT! Each week, our friends have the opportunity to DOUBLE that prize to either two digis, or you can trade those two digis for a single rubber stamp of choice, as long as we have 20 or more players each week, so encourage all your friends and family to play along! *** 

 

Good luck! We can't wait to see your creations using this sketch!!

 

Hugs,

Rosie :)