Christmas Cards

 I'm so excited to share the my first 2 cards for Christmas. I will be making 2 every month for the challenge at Mark's Finest Papers.  It's so nice to get a head start on my cards for the year.  I have been doing really good staying caught up on my birthday cards for the year for friends and family. 

 

Host MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #31

Welcome to another challenge at MFP Sketch with a Twist Challenge #31!  I have enjoyed my first month of hosting the challenge and I hope you all are having fun!  

Sketch for week

Remember you can flip it or rotate the sketch to make it work for you card.   

Twist for this week is Buttons and Tag!!!!

  This month's winner has a chance to win the "Gullible" stamp set.

 

Now it's time to see my card that I created for you all this week!

My dad birthday is in a few weeks so I thought this would be a great card for him.  I used In My Den stamp set this week.  I was so proud that I used all scraps for my card!!  I colored in the chair with my water color pencils. 

 You have until 11:00pm on February 4th to get your submissions entered to win. Remember you do not have to use Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamps to play but if you do your name will be entered twice.  Please remember to link your card back to us and mention SpeedyTV Simply Salutations challenge and Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co in your blog post. Please no back linking. Remember there is two chances to win this week so the more you play the more you are entered to win.

I'm very excited to see what your created this week!!

Angela Chamness Hostess

Valentine Gift Bag Hop Winners

Hello Everyone!!

We would like to "Thank " everyone who hopped with use. 

Thanks to our awesome sponsor's for the amazing prizes. 

Thanks to the awesome Ladies who created for this hop. 

We are truly "THANKFUL" for all of you!

Our Winners were picked using Random Generator

Now Our Winners.............

WINNER #1
PAMELA LASH
STAMP SET BY MY CREATIVE TIME

 WINNER #2

SCRAPPIN’ SISTA
VOUCHER TO SKDIGIS STORE

WINNER #3
SARAH BISWABIC
GIFT CARD TO FRESH BREWED DESIGNS

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!!!

Winner's please use the contact button on AJ Scrapbooking & Cards (Tabs at the top) to send your information so we can get your prize sent to you. 

Happy Crafting AJ & Angela!!

Valentine's Gift Bag Blog Hop

Hello Everyone  

Welcome to the Valentine's Gift Bag Blog Hop

We are so excited you could join us!

Do you find yourself running out of time to make your gift bags for you love ones, kids classmates & teachers or that special someone.  If you are one of these people than you are in the right place. 

  This hop have lots of wonderful projects to inspire you to create your very own gift bags. This is a one day hop and we would appreciate your comments on each blog along the way. 

   You should have arrive from (add the person name and blog) you are in the right place. If you are just stopping by please start at the begging over at Angela's blog where the fun begin.

This hop is being hosted by AJ Scrapbooking & Cards and Angela's Craft Spot. You should begin at Angela's blog and end at An'Jenic's blog

Our Fabulous Sponsor:

Emma at My Creative Time

Prize: Stamp Set: Label Font

Facebook Page: My Creative Time

Sonia at SKdigis by Sonia Kertznus

Prize: $6 voucher to SKdigis store

Facebook Page: SKdigis

Heather at Fresh Brewed Designs
Prize: A $10 Gift Card to Fresh Brewed Designs Store

Facebook Page: Fresh Brewed Designs

We would like to THANK all of our awesome sponsor for sponsoring this blog hop
&
We would like to thank all of the ladies who helped us by creating a awesome gift bags for this hop

We couldn't have done it with your help!
Thank You Ladies!

How do you win?

1. You must complete the blog hop
You must leave a comment on all blogs and  follow each one.

2. You must stop by our sponsors Facebook Page:

Like and Leave a comment saying you are from the Valentine's Gift Bag Hop and Thank them for being a Sponsor. 

With out them we would not have so many awesome gifts to give!

We will have 3 winners.  One for each prize!

Winners will be chosen on Monday Jan. 28th and will be listed on both of our blogs!
 AJ Scrapbooking & Cards & Angela's Crafty Spot!

I found this cute on the Silhouette shop right after we decide to do the blog hop!  I fell in love with it when I saw it.  Then when I saw the Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set from My Creative Time I decide that was going to be my gift bag for the hop.  This will be great a little gift bag to put some Hershey Kisses and give as a gift to your child's teacher, co-worker, or a friend.
I hope you enjoyed my gift bag and have fun on the hop!!
Good luck to everyone!!
Thanks again to our sponsors!!

Your next stop is Miranda - Nana's Scrap Spot


Here is the full line up in case you get lost:

Angela - Angela's Crafty Spot

Miranda - Nana's Scrap Spot

Candice - Candied Cards

Amy E. - Scrap This Save That

Lucy -  Love 2 Create

Michele - Michele's Craft Room

Pam -  Lovebug Creations

Ashley - The Blog Hop Princess
An'Jenic - AJ Scrapbooking & Cards

Happy Hopping-

Wishing you a Super Birthday Nephew!

I wanted to share the card I made the other day for my Nephew.  His birthday is in a few weeks.  He really likes Captain America right now so I thought this would be a fun little card for him.   I just cut out some clothes from Paper dolls Dress up and some little circles and a couple small stars.  I think it turned out so cute!  I can't wait to hear what he things about it!!  He is such a cute little guy!!

Upcoming Valentine's Gift Bag Blog Hop

 Hello Everyone!  

I just wanted to remind you that on Saturday Jan. 26 at 12 am PST I will be hosting a Valentine's Gift Bag Blog Hop with my friend AJ from AJ Scrapbooking & Cards.  We have 3 awesome sponsors and have 3 prizes to give away!  

Also I wanted to thank AJ for putting this together!!  I had some unexpected things come up and haven't got to help her as much as I would have liked to.  So thanks again AJ!! 

I thought that I would make a little gift bag to share with you before the hop starts.  I love this little bag that I cut out on my silhouette.  I used my new Forever stamp and Stitched Heart Layering Dies from My Creative Time!  This bag will be great to put some sweet little goodies in for the kids!

I have another great gift bag to show you on Saturday so don't forgot to stop back by!!

Host MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #30

Welcome to another challenge at MFP Sketch with a Twist Challenge #30! I just wanted to thank everyone for joining us at the challenges and what great cards you have all shared with us.   I hope you all had a great week and are ready for another fun card sketch and twist I have planned for you this week.

Sketch for week

Remember you can flip it or rotate the sketch to make it work for you card.   

Twist for this week is Layers!!!!

  This month's winner has a chance to win the "Gullible" stamp set.

 

Now it's time to see my card that I created for you all this week!

I

I used the New stamp set Love Love Love set to create my card.  I have been wanting to try this card for awhile and decide this was the perfect stamp to try it out with.   I did the triple stamping technique for my card.  Then I punch a heart out to put my sentiment on. and added some pink and red baker's twine to finish it off.  

 You have until 11:00pm on January 28th to get your submissions entered to win. Remember you do not have to use Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamps to play but if you do your name will be entered twice.  Please remember to link your card back to us and mention SpeedyTV Simply Salutations challenge and Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co in your blog post. Please no back linking. Remember there is two chances to win this week so the more you play the more you are entered to win.

I can't to wait to see everyone creations for this week.  

Angela Chamness Hostess

Ruff day?

I was able to get some crafting done this weekend.  I haven't been doing much since after New Years.  My Grandma has been sick but she is doing better and I was so happy to get to talk with her last weekend.  I love and miss her so much.  Now so I'm trying to get back into crafting but the kids keep me busy when I'm not working.  This was the first card I made this weekend.  It is for my sister I knew on Friday she was going to need this card.  Their little dog has been very sick and today he passed away. 

I used the Fantastic Dogs Stamp Set from Mark's Finest Papers to make my card.  I just love this stamp set and I used my Spectrum Noir pens to color in the doggie.  

Thanks for stopping by :)

Angela

Host: MFP SKetch With a Twist Challenge #29

Welcome to MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #2! 

I can't believe it's Tuesday already.  Where did the week go?  Last week was the kids first week back to school and we had something almost every night.  

Sketch #28

Remember you can flip it or rotate the sketch to make it work for you card.  

Twist for this week is use Purples!

This month's winner has a chance to win the "Gullible" stamp set.

Now it's time for my card that I created for you!

I used MFP Sour Grapes Stamp Set from the January release.  I loved this grape image and thought it would make a pretty purple card.  Deep dark purple is my favorite color! I used one of my favorite tools to make my little border.  I love love the Creative Memories border maker and for this one I used the Scallop Stitch.  I did some more distressing and used the Divine Swirls embossing folder.  I use this folder the most. 

I can't wait to see what everyone creates for this week's challenge!

Have a good week!  

Angela Chamness, Hostess

Layout Contest

Good Morning! 

 I just wanted to share with you a Layout I made to enter in a contest!!  

This is my first time entering a Layout Contest!!  The first prize winner gets $100.  

I have attached the link to the contest for you to stop by and check it out and vote for me!!

 http://www.facebook.com/persnicketyprints/app_451684954848385

Thank you!!! 

Host: MFP Sketch with a Twist Challenge #28

Welcome to MFP Sketch With a Twist Challenge #28!  I hope you all had a great week and enjoyed last week challenge. 

Now it's time to share this week's sketch with you!  Remember you can flip it or rotate the sketch to make it work for you card.  

Sketch #28

Twist for this week is use baker's twine somewhere on your card!

This month's winner has a chance to win the "Gullible" stamp set.

Now it's time for my card that I created for you!

I used MFP Love, Love, Love set for my card this week.  I used some of my Christmas present to color my card this week.  I got my first sets of Spectrum Noir pens.  I was a little nervous at first coloring the rose but I think it turned out pretty good.  I also got the Hugs & Kisses embossing folder and thought that went prefect for this card. 

 You have until 11:00pm on January 14th to get your submissions entered to win. Remember you do not have to use Marks Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamps to play but if you do your name will be entered twice.  Please remember to link your card back to us and mention SpeedyTV Simply Salutations challenge and Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co in your blog post. Please no back linking. Remember there is two chances to win this week so the more you play the more you are entered to win.

I can't wait to see what everyone creates for this week's challenge!

Have a good week!  

Angela Chamness, Hostess

Adriana's Cafe - Super Saturday Sale

Let's start the new year right! With a 1, 2, 3 sale!

For $1.00

BFF Mini

For $2.00

Daily Memories

For $3.00

Way Out West

-- Have a great day!

HIMCR #79 Color Challenge

I hope everyone is having a good year so far!  Ours has been good so far.  It has been so nice being home the last 2 weeks.  I have gotten so much done that I have had on my To Do List. 

This weeks challenge at HIMCR is Color Challenge.  This week colors are Black and White and 1 color.  I decide to go with turquoise we have a neighbor who is getting married in the spring so I made a card for them.  I love how the colors look together. 

I used the Creative Memories Divine Wedding Cricut Cartridge to cut the cake out at 3.5" and the black and white paper was in my scrapbox.  I distressed the edges of the card, papers, cake and tag.  I also embossed with the Divine swirls folder.  That is one of my favorite folders!!

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the DT has created and check out the challenge at HIMCR.

Have a great day!!

Adriana's Cafe New Releases

Hello everyone,

This year Adriana's Cafe started a new collection for you, it's We Are Memory Keepers.

She will collab with different designers each month to bring you a fun new kit, so stay tuned.

The first kit of this collection is We Are Memory Keepers: Our Buttons, you'll find buttons and more buttons in this kit, including button flowers, button borders, and even button-patterned papers. Add Our Buttons to your digital scrapbooking collection and you'll be on your way to creating a true Memory Keeper's album.  

Here's the previews of Adriana's kit. 

The kit will be on 30%off the first week at Scraps N Pieces Store and Stuff To Scrap Store.

For Our Buttons Adriana had Scraps N Pieces creating a second full kit, Manda Lane Designs created Glitters and Word Art and Templates Pack were created by AK Designs, all made to coordinate.

Here's Scraps N Pieces Kit, also 30% off at Scraps N Pieces Store

Templates Pack by AK Designs.

Glitters and Wordarts by Manda Lane Scraps at Stuff To Scrap.

The CT created some marvelous LO. Take a look

And in these they used both kits from Adriana and Scraps N Pieces

Sure, they made freebies for you!

Here's my freebie for you

My freebie for you. 

Don't forget to visit Adriana's Blog and Facebook page for more freebies.

While in there subscribe to her newsletter for more news, fun, freebies and exclusive discounts!

Host: Mark's Finest Papers Stamps Sketch with a Twist Challenge #27

Happy New Year!!  

I have some very exciting news to share with you today!!  I have been ask to be the 

Host for Mark's Finest Papers Stamps Sketch With A Twist Challenge!  

I will be hosting the challenge each week with giving you a sketch to follow and a Twist to each card.  I have some very fun cards planned for us!!   I hope that you all will join me and spread the word to come visit me over at MFP for the challenge!  It's free to join and you have a chance each week to win a great stamp set.  

I’m so excited to share my very first sketch with you and the card that I created!  If you like to flip the sketch to work for your card then you are more than welcome to just make sure that we are able to see you did follow the sketch and the twist.  

The sketch for Week 27 of Sketch With a Twist Challenge:

 The "Twist" for this week's sketch is your colors must be Black, White, and Silver.  

I used Marks Finest Papers Big City Stamp Set for my card this week.  I just loved how the black, white and silver looked with this stamp set.  I used the word stamp City to create the background of my card.  I distressed the edges of the white paper Good Luck, City scene and around the edges of the card.  This is my favorite technique to use and I do it on almost all of my cards! I attached my fancy border to a black piece of card stock.  The fancy border is made from the Creative Memories border maker.  This is one of my favorite tools to use now!!  If you have any other questions about my card feel free to ask. 

My card for the week:

If your new to Mark's Finest Paper Stamps the rule for the challenge are that you are never required to use a Mark’s Finest Papers-Heinrich Co. stamp on your card but if you do uses one your will receive 2 entries into the challenge for this week.  You have till January 7^th at 11:00 PM to link up your card.  This week you have the chance to win a Gullible Mini Stamp Set. 

Happy Crafting!!

Angela Chamness, Hostess

Happy New Year

I'm very excited to share my card that I made with my new Spectrum Noir pens.  I have been wanting them for awhile now and just couldn't decide on what colors to get so I waited and waited.  My daughter's teacher gave me a gift card to JoAnn's helping with projects in the classroom.  I heard that JoAnn had started carrying Spectrum Noir pens.  So I went in the other day to take a look and they do so I used my 50% coupon and gift card and picked up a few sets of pens!!

Here is the card I made with my first set of blue pens!  I'm also enter it in the Spectrum Noir Challenge!  Wish me luck!!!

Challenges:
Spectrum Noir Anything Goes