Live Laugh Love

 I am seriously going to take a picture of my yard so you can see all the snow I have shoveled!! lol and it is still coming down... Stay tuned for tomorrow !!... I just received a goodie package that I had ordered the other day and wanted to play with my new stamps... Love new stamps!! I am entering my card in two challenges. One that I have not played in for a while it is a sketch challenge over at Flutter By Wednesday ( Don't forget to include a fairy, angel or butterfly). I combined the sketch with the color challenge over a The Play Date Cafe.. Which by the way I received the Fab 4 honor last week..Thanks so much :)... Well that is it for today...Thanks for stopping by...Monique!!

Materials

Stamps: Belles'n Whistles

Paper: Kraft & White CS, BG Cappella PP, KC peachy Keen PP

Ink: Tim Holtz Tea Dye, Memento Black and Copic Markers

Nestabilities, Seam binding ribbon, MS butterfly punch, button, sewing machine, gems

URAQT

Hi Everybody. Today I am sharing a Valentine project that I have made for The Twinery. I am planning on giving this to my Hubby :)..

This was so easy and quick to make. I got the mug and stem of hearts from the dollar store. Fill it with Hugs and Kisses. Added a tag, some tulle and finished everything off with Maraschino Twinery Twine.

Here is the card to match... I Wrapped the card with  Caribbean and Pink Sorbet Twinery Twine..I love all the colors the Twinery has to offer. Click Here to get yours today :0

 

Maybe you just want to try out a little bit... Try the Sampler pack

Need more inspiration check out The Twinery Blog..I hope you have enjoyed my project today :)...Monique

Materials
Stamps: Waltzing Mouse
Paper: White, Red and Aqua CS, K and Company Love Scrapbook Kit
Ink: Memento Black
Maraschino, Caribbean and Pink Sorbet Twinery Twine, Nestabilities, Sewing Machine

Happiness

 Happy Wednesday Everybody!! Well I tell ya we have got so much snow and more to come I have ran out of places to put it !! Everybody around the world has had such weird weather this year!! So in between shoveling I have been in my room getting crafty. I have made a card and matching envelope for a few challenges that I have listed below. I am so happy with this card. I have used the new stamp set So Fortunate from MTME it looks great in every color. Click Here to see the Tutorial on how to line your envelopes...Well I guess i should get back to my second job (Shoveling) lol..Thanks for stopping by today...Monique

The Shabby Tea Room- Sketch
Jugs- Decorate and line a matching envelope for your card
CR84FN- Color Challenge

Materials
Stamps: MTME So Fortunate
Paper: White and Green CS, BB A gift of Love, K and Company Daisy Flat Glitter Paper
Ink: Memento Black, Copic markers and SU Lovely Liliac
Envelope, border punch, lace, Ribbon, Nestabilities, Flowers, Gems, Sewing Machine

Sending Sweet Birthday Wishes

Happy Monday Everybody!! Well I am happy to say that I survived the snow storm thanks to my hubby who shoveled it all LMBO... No I was not being lazy I did do a bit of it but he needed something to do while I did the laundry, dishes,cleaned house and other STUFF :)... Well with every Monday comes Stampalicious Monday. I would like to thank all of you who joined us in the hop and left me such sweet comments... Click here to see if you were a WINNER. Before I get to this weeks challenge I just wanted to mention that next week we will be announcing the next 2 guest designers so make sure to tune in. Also make sure to keep playing in our challenges for your chance to be a guest designer. This weeks challenge is to Mix it UP... Use 2 stamps sets on your card. A stamp from one and sentiment from another... This is what I came up with :).. I just love this cute little turtle. A perfect birthday card :0..Well that is it for me today but make sure to stop by Totally Stampalicious blog to see the fab creations the other DT have made for you :)...Monique

Materials
Stamps: Totally Stampalicious/ Bugaboo
Paper: Brown, Green, and Pink CS . P inc Baby girl dot, My Girl Strip,My girl Tiny flower
Ink: Memento Black and Copic Markers
Nestabilities, Sewing Machine Gems. Ribbon Button and Twinery Twine

Your so very Tweet

Hi Everybody... While I am waiting for the blizzard 30-40 cm of snow expected I have made a card that I am entering in this weeks Challenge over at The Play Date Cafe.... I am way out of my comfort style again with these colors but fun fun challenge :)..... Well we are suppose to be watching basket ball this weekend ( my Youngest daughter) but I have a sneaking suspicion that It will be canceled.... ... Well that is it for today..Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Materials

Stamps: PTI Bird Watching, Turning a New Leaf

Paper: K & Company SW Nature DCWV The Mariposa

Ink: SU Green Garden and Memento Black

Lace, MS punch, ribbon, button, Sewing Machine.

Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop

Welcome to 11th stop of the January Release Blog Hop!!
As usual we will be releasing THREE NEW SETS from the Totally Stampalicious Bugaboo Line
which are AVAILABLE NOW at

TOTALLY STAMPALICIOUS!

We are also VERY excited to announce the beginning of a Brand New Promotion today!
Totally Stampalicious is pleased to introduce
Stampalicious Scarlette!

Isn't she FABULOUS?!!! We had the incredible Jodie Mackrell, Owner/Artist of Bugaboo Digi Stamps, draw her up SPECIAL for us!
She knows just what to say and is oh-so fashionable with her Rolling Cart and markers in hand!
And the BEST part is you can have her for FREE with any purchase over $50!
Stampalicious Scarlette is NOT for sale!
She is only available at Totally Stampalicious through this special promotion!

Next up is Stupid Cupid Stella... This set comes with Stella and 4 sassy sentiments sure to give you a chuckle !!

 And Gus... He makes those masculine cards a little easier to create..lol..Love him :) This set comes with Gus and 6 sentiments !!

 Last but not least we have this cute Turtle sure to make you smile!! This set comes with 2 turtle images and 2 sentiments...

 

I hope you enjoy our FIRST Blog Hop of 2011 and be sure to comment on all of the DT's AWESOME CREATIONS to increase your chances of winning one of these AMAZING PRIZES!!
1st Prize - All FOUR New Stamp Sets Including Stampalicious Scarlette
2nd Prize - $15 Gift Certificate
3rd Prize - $10 Gift Certificate

Here's the entire Blog Hop list just in case there are any malfunctions along the way!
Totally Stampalicious
Stacy - Twinshappy
Vicki - Summerthyme Studio
Joanne - The Inky Ocean Gazer
Joycelyn - Stamps 'n' Coffee
Patricia - Stamping with Kokirose
Rebeccah- Stampin' FOr Fun
Laurie - On the Bright Side
Lynnor - Just Add Glitter
Monique - For the Love of Paper(That's Me)
Cindy- Cindy Haffner's Corner
Sue - Coffeestamper's SCS Gallery
And our January Guest Designer
Irene - DandI93's SCS Gallery

MTME A Year in Review Snow Cone Party!!

Hi Everybody I hope your having fun with the latest MTME release. Today we are having a DT Blog hop call A Year in Review. I am so excited about my post today. It was so much fun to create. My project would be a great gift for summer or winter!! Shall we get started..

SQUEAL!!! How Fun is this TooT TooT!!! Snow Cone Parrrr ty!!!

 Let start with the Template that holds all the goods. This template is called Fancy A Cuppa! I have decorated it with Sweethearts paper bag digital paper , Well Preserved and Sign it stamps sets. 

 I have Used the To Go template to store the cups in used Sweetheart's paper bag digital paper threw out my projects.

Isn't this font FUN!! You can see that I have added stitching and have wrapped everything up with Bakers Twine

Orange, Green Apple, Cherry and Grape Yummy. Another idea if you don't like snow cones is to use this same concept and make snow paint the kids always love that.... Well I hope you got some inspiration with my project. And had as much fun as I did lol... Now make sure to stop by the other DT members to see what they have made for A Year In Review!! If you need more inspiration check out the MTME Gallery... Thanks for stopping by..Monique

Just Because You are so Sweet!!

 Hi Everybody Happy Hump Day!! Wow does it feel good to be in my room and visiting all your blogs!! A ton of inspiration out there... Did any of you watch the Biggest Looser last night..I love that show it is so inspirational. I think this is going to be a great season..Anyway on to my card for today. I am entering this card in a few challenges. That is what I like about Challenges it takes me out of my shell and gets me using stamps I didn't know I had. Well I knew I had them but have never used them . Do you have any of those sets? lol.. Challenges also make me use colors that I normally don't use... Challenges, Challenges, Challenges.. Love them and love all of you who make those Challenges for us to play in.. I hope you like my card :) Don't forget to stop by tomorrow it is a big day. I will have a group post with the MTME girls and you won't want to miss it..Then Tomorrow night at 9pm EST there is a Totally Stampalicious Blog Hop with a Very Cool Promotion that you will not want to miss!! Hope to see you then :).. Monique

Challenges I am playing in
CR84FN9 Color Challenge

JUGS65 Sketch Challenge

The Shabby Tea Room- 11 Elements

Materials
Paper: SU pretty in Pink& Apricot appeal
DCWV Nana's Kitchen pp
Stamps: PTI Everyday Button Bits & Round & Round
Ink: Memento Black and Copic Markers

                                          Buttons, ribbon, Pearls, MS butterfly

So Fortunate and Bringing Home Baby

 Hi Everybody I hope you have liked what you have seen over the last few days from the latest release with MTME!!! For my project today I am using the New So Fortunate template with a Baby Girl theme.I am using this as a gift box but it would make a cute party favor box too... I can't tell how fun and easy this little take out box is to make!!

I have used soft pinks,white and a touch of green for my color pallet. The decorative panels are made with MTME digital paper Bringing Home Baby Girl. The tag is make with the Stamp sets Bringing Home Baby and Paper Pattern Pieces.

I have to say I just love these colors together:)..I have used Bringing Home Baby stamp set and Bringing Home Baby Girl digital paper for my card. Don't forget about the MTME Gallery it is full with so many gift ideas :).That's it for me today. You won't want to miss the DT blog hop on Thursday so be sure to come by and take a peek. Check out with the other DT have for you today :)..Monique

Lauren

Catherine

Pam

It's your Birthday

Happy Monday Everybody..The kids are back in school... Perk the coffee and dig out the stamps!!! Yipie!! lol... Oh how good it feels. Today is Totally Stampalicious Monday and that means a challenge for you. The challenge this week is to use a cupcake on your card or project. I have made this cute little Happy Birthday tag. ( feels really weird not to be creating Christmas lol).. I want to thank everybody that has been leaving me such nice comments and I will be around to visit and see what you have been up to... I am so glad to have this blog and great friends like you :)... Well off I go and don't forget to check out the Totally Stampalicious Blog to see what the other DT members have made for this weeks challenge :)...Monique

Materials

Stamps: Totally Stampalicious/Bugaboo

Paper: All from the scrap bin

Ink: memento black & copic markers

Ribbon, Twinery Twine, Button, Burlap Wine Bag