CHF SALE!!!! One day only

I am TOTALLY about the sales--I love a good deal.
Cornish Heritage Farm is starting 2008 with a one day SALE!!!! On Tuesday January 1st, CHF is offering 10% off EVERTHING in the store. The sale price (for the ONLINE orders only) will be displayed beside each item. This is a GREAT time to stock up on all the essentials. I know what I am ordering. What about you?????

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

2008...what's to come...

As I have mentioned to you previously, this is a time of change for my family and I and we are ready to embrace it. On December 28th we met with the pediatrician again--For those of you who don't know he has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder. There is a good news on the horizon, we will have the diagnosis on paper this year (January) which means we can finally move forward.
This could mean a lot of things including a possible move to an area that provides additional services. Since we were expecting to be here another 16 months that really makes me nervous *lol* I am sure it will all be fine.

In addition to that change, I have stepped down from the Paper Pretties design team. I will truly miss Christie Ortman and the Prettie Girls. Make sure you stay tuned to all the fun Christie has in store for you this year. I look forward to meeting the Prettie Girls at CHA as well as keep in touch with them too! *BIG WAVES* I miss you!!!!!

I will also be stepping down from SU! some time in the new year. After working as a demonstrator for 4 years that makes me both happy and sad. Happy because there are new things on the go, sad because I will truly miss my SU! friends as well as the nature of what brought me into this industry in the first place--okay so maybe not completely (I started scrapbooking when my son was born and moved into stamping thereafter).

So what does this mean to you? Well perhaps not too much. I plan to continue designing with all of my stamps on hand, including some of my SU! stamps.
I also plan to change my blog a little, with more predictable daily events--tutorials, tips, challenges etc. I wanted to do that last year but after starting my blog (January 2007) I found it enough just to keep up with daily posts. Now that I have a year under my belt I am feeling more confident to tackle new things too.

There is more on the horizon...I look forward to sharing the excitement with you in the coming months.

All the best to you and your family in 2008.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

A quick post!

Our company has arrived. We enjoyed a nice walk in the rain and hail *lol*I had a moment to upload a card and will share the details with you in the next day.



recipe
paper: Rainforest (Prism), White (Prism)
ink: RainForest ColorBox Queue (Clearsnap) , Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): Pretty Birds (Kim Hughes available at CHF), Montana Tree Bark Backgrounder (CHF)
accessories: Circle Punch (EK Success), Pop Dots, Copic Markers

Have a super day.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Power outage...

Hello everyone! I am around. We had a major wind storm last night and lost power just as I was about to upload my CHF card (I turned on the computer and off went the power!) I am just preparing for more family to arrive today and hope to upload a little later this afternoon. Sorry for being MIA but I really couldn't help it this time. I am happy to report the power came on and we are in the process of thawing--warming up!

In the meantime I can share another snowbunnybella card with you that I created for Paper Pretties.



recipe
paper: whisper white, not quite navy, cool carribean (SU!)
ink: brillance graphite black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): snowbunnybella, warm hugs (Stamping Bella or Dec PP subscription box)
accessories: liquid applique, heat tool, copic markers, cuttlebug, taffeta ribbon

Have a great day! I'll be back later.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Snowbunnybella...

I am still around! In fact I have a few posts ready to go as it is a busy time for us (we have family leaving and more coming!). I have some fun CHF cards to share--yes I promised them a few days ago but when I went to take photos the battery was dead...I guess we took a LOT of photos on Christmas day *lol*
I have a quick card to share...one of my favourite bella's yet! And did you know that Christie Ortman, owner of Paper Pretties worked with Emily to create her?



Close Up...



Recipe
paper: whisper white, not quite navy, bashful blue (SU!), Heidi Grace DP
ink: brillance graphite black (tuskineko), basic grey (SU!)
stamp set(s): snowbunybella (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Dec subscription), warm hugs ((Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription) , Oval (A*Muse)
accessories: dazzling diamonds glitter (SU!), copic markers, slit punch, taffeta ribbon (SU!)

Note: card size is 5.5x5.5

Have a super day!!!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

A quick reflection and a card

I hope you have enjoyed some time with friends of family in the past week. We have been fortunate to have family come and join us for our Christmas celebration this week. I can hardly believe that our visit is almost over. Where does the time go?
The kids had a blast opening gifts yesterday...on a few occasions we had to remind them to breathe. This was an interesting year. Last night DH and I reflected on the excitement we saw in the kids. They are starting to get the idea of what to do. Although they thanked everyone for their gifts it really made me realize how we need to reiterate that this season is not about receiving as much as it is for about giving to others (not necessarily gifts) and about celebrating the birth of Christ.
As a parent of five years you'd think this would be easy *lol*. Teaching your children values and morals can be a daunting task. For the longest time I thought perhaps I had missed the boat in the manners department even after modeling please and thank you EVERY day until the day that sweet little voice replied back with please and thank you! Eventually kids show us they do listen and make us proud especially in the presence of other adults. It's the times they throw a tantrum in the grocery store or fit with their sibling that I go back to square one. Parenthood is such a blessing.

Since it is still technically the holiday season, I thought I could getaway with one last holiday themed card.



recipe
paper: paper salon dp, whisper white, cool carribean (SU!)
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): wreathabella (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription) happy holidays (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription)
accessories: clip (Making Memories), Copic Markers, Nestabilities (Spellbinders, Ellen Hutson's store), Ribbon (misc grosgrain), Pin, Dimensionals (SU!)

Have a terrific day. Stay tuned for some of my most recent CHF designs.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Happy Holidays!

I have family visiting for the holidays. I have been working lots--some fun things and of course some school related things!

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your support over the year. Only 3 more weeks and I will have blogged for an entire year!!!! Wow! It feels like I only just got started yesterday.

I had another wreathabella card to share. The image quality isn't very good--sorry about that!



recipe
paper: paper salon dp, whisper white, cool carribean, certainly celery
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): wreathabella (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription) happy holidays (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription)
accessories: clip (Making Memories), Copic Markers, Nestabilities (Spellbinders, Ellen Hutson's store), Corner Rounder (SU!)

I am not entirely sure when I will be posting next. I am looking forward to taking a few days off with my family and enjoying the holiday spirit. I wish you and your family all the best of the holiday season.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Looking for Deniselynn...

Deniselynn who said

Cute card. Oh how I want to get some Bella's. Financially it won't work out to buy any now ... but soon, very soon. *wink*

Can you please send me your snail mail, I'd like to send you some stamped Bella images!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Day 12 winner and Wreathabella

The random generator picked #49. Congrats goes out to

Lisa Helmts who said...

Being with my family and my dog :) But wednesday I will be even more happy as I go to Paris for the first time !!!! Thanks for the great stuff!!!!! your blog is so wonderful.

Lisa, please send me your snail mail. I will likely get your set in the mail on Monday or shortly after the holiday.

I am still waiting for the winners of Day 7 and Day 10 to contact me. You have one more day before I redraw--I hope to hear from you soon. All other giveaways are already in the mail.

Today I thought I would share a Wreathabella card I created for the November Bella subscription box through Paper Pretties.



recipe
paper: paper salon dp, whisper white, cool carribean
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): wreathabella (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription) happy holidays (Stamping Bella, Paper Pretties Nov subscription)
accessories: clip (Making Memories), Copic Markers, slit punch (SU!), ribbon (misc), Nestabilities (Spellbinders, Ellen Hutson's store)

Have a terrific day!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 12

The birthday set has found a new home. Congrats to random generated #2 Christina who said

my birthday is today!!! yep...december...right before xmas!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christina.

Christina, can you please send me your snail mail.

As a grand finale, I wanted to give a larger giveaway, SU! style...since I know some of you LOVE SU!



In order to enter today's giveaway, and of course going with the theme of happiness, tell me what makes you happy.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 11

Another fun giveaway, 2 more to go! Congrats goes out to Sheri who won yesterday's friendship stamp set and was random generated #3

Sheri said...

I'm afraid I can't pick just one stamp company, so I'll list three. :)

Stampin'Up ~ my first love

Close to My Heart ~ my first intro to clear stamps

Cornish Heritage Farms ~ my favorite online source

Thanks for the chance to win something great! Have a blessed day!
~sheri

Congrats Sheri. Please send me your snail mail and I will get your stamp set out tomorrow.




Today's set is this sweet birthday set. In order to enter this giveaway, I'd love to hear your birthday month. Yes, it's that easy *smiles*

If you love SU!, you'll want to check back for tomorrow's giveaway.

Have a super day.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Embrace Life.

Yes. I like that saying. We all have to embrace life. This phrase is so relevant in my life right now. It is a huge period of change. And as much as I want to run away from it all, I am EMBRACING it. *smiles*



recipe
paper: River Rock (SU!), Ruby Red (SU!), Ginger Blooms DP (SU!)
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): Embrace Life (SU!)
accessories: Copic Markers, Nestabilities (Spellbinders or purchase through Ellen Hutson), Eastern Elegance Rub ons, River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon, Corner Rounder (SU!)

Note: card is 5.5x 5.5

Have a super day!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 10

Only 2 more days left which means I have a total of 3 more giveaways. Thanks to all that entered yesterday's giveaway. Number #16, chosen from the random generator goes to

Judy Rozema who said...

I too love to give to others and all this snow just puts me more in the mood to give, Of course recieving is fun too so feel free to pick me =)........

Judy please contact me with your snail mail.

I have two unclaimed prizes. Each prize must be claimed by the end of the giveaway otherwise they will be awarded to someone else.

Today's stamp theme is friends. I am sure we can all relate to our stamps being there when we need them!!!! In order to enter today's draw I love to hear your answer to the following question: What is your all time favourite stamp company? If you find listing one too hard you may list 3 *lol*

My laptop cord FINALLY arrived today. I will be uploading my newest card in a moment.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 9

Well my long awaited laptop cord did not arrive today insert *sad* face!!!!!!! :( Hopefully I can upload my new cards tomorrow.

But fortunately I have about 5 minutes on the family computer to announce the winner of the frame from yesterday.

The random generator winner is #35

Linda SS who said...

I love all stamps as long as they don't smear and the image is one I like. I would have told you wood up until a couple months ago when I tried the acrylic. Now that I'm used to them, I love them as much as the rubber.

Linda, please send me your snail mail so that I can send you your frame!

Today's giveaway is another "valentine" set. It sure is a big HUG in a package. Perfect for all of your valentine's cards.



Since the theme is "love", to enter this giveaway tell me one thing you LOVE about the winter holiday season. Mine is hands down giving to others (volunteering, helping with hampers, making cards and gifts for others!)...I of course love spending time with my family too.
Now just because my "love" of the season is a little more serious, it doesn't mean yours has to be. I know some people love this season because of the snow, because you get a break for work etc...anything goes for this question!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 8

I am early today but didn't want to risk the chance I might not be able to post due to the crazy weather. Thank you for all those who left me a comment.

The winner of yesterday's clear stamp set, chosen through the random generator is #6 Rosella

who said...

Hi there. We're staying home. Haven't been home for the holidays in 4 years.
I'd love to have this baby stamp. Don't have any baby ones yet.

Please send me your snail mail so that I can get your stamps in the mail tomorrow!

Now on to today's giveaway!

Sheer frames seem to big a HOT item these days. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share one with you.




As you know 2007 has seen a shift in stamps...stamps are being increasingly used in scrapbooking as well as interior decorating. In addition, there has been a huge increase in stamping companies as well as the creation of clear stamps. There was a time (once upon a time...) where the thought of clear stamps made me cringe. I was a hardy SU! follower and couldn't imagine the use of clear stamps. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my wood mounted stamps and my red rubber, but I also see the benefit of using clear stamps too. In order to enter today's draw, please answer the following question: Are you an acrylic stamper or a wood mounted stamper? I am sure you could be both too but which one is your preference?

Have a super day!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Some RAKS...

It is such a treat to receive RAKs in the mail...even Thank you RAKs! I have receive quite a few recently and plan to share them with you in the next few days. I had these cards uploaded to share already so I can share these ones now.

I am SERIOUSLY counting down the hours until I get my laptop power cord back. It is SOOO hard to be without it. I have obviously forgotten how much my life revolves around the computer (from my online teaching to design work to blogging...and of course e-mailing too!) Sometimes I question whether or not it is healthy to be on the computer so much *lol* especially when it takes me 7 hours to complete each report card not to mention all the other work I have to do for my teaching job.

Okay, before I get to these RAKs, I just wanted to say the weather here is very poor. The wind is howling and the rain is coming down in buckets. I have my fingers crossed that we don't loose power but there is a chance. We have been without power for upwards of 4 days before...just warning you just in case you don't see me posting.



This beautiful card is from Flossie of Flossie's Follies! What a simple, yet elegant card. Thanks so much for the holiday cheer. Be sure to watch your snail mail for something too!



This beauty is from Andrea! I just love all the little details from the sparkles to the gemstones.

Well that is all for now...

Have a terrific day!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 7

It's Day 7 already?

We have had another busy day in the Miles household. It's definitely that time of the years--parties, rehearsals, performances, baking, card making, end of the year stuff!
We just got back from the holiday dance recital where both of the kids both performed--one was a reindeer and the other an elf. We were two proud parents in the audience tonight.

Anyhow, down to business. You had a 1 in 11 chance to win. The odds were REALLY good. The random generator has chosen the lucky winner, congrats goes out to #5

travelingmama who said...

I'm all about the chocolate!

Please send me your snail mail so that I can send out your stamp set on Monday.

Today's set is another clear set for babies. So for those of you who missed out the first time, here is your chance to win a baby set. I just LOVE the pin in this one.

To enter to win this one, i'd love to hear whether you are staying home for the holidays or whether you are taking off. I really enjoy the holidays so personally I like to stay home but of course I have friends who avoid the holidays altogether and fly off to some exotic place.

I received some of my new goodies from the new SU! catalogue and have had a fun time playing. The first card I plan to share on Monday is using one of my new FAV sets called Embrace Life. It is BEAUTIFUL. Oh and what about the newest DP and rub-ons!!!! You'll see them all.

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 6

I spent the night doing what I ALWAYS do on the night before the 15th...I attended the PTI release party. Nichole gave us some sneak peaks ahead of time and I was ready to order right away. Thank goodness the holiday season will make the time go by quickly because waiting for stamps is SOOOO hard *lol*. No actually, I have to say I am really looking forward to this holiday season. We have family arriving this coming week! (hi mum, Drew and grandma!!! *waves*)

The winner of that ADORABLE CHF Mushroom Lane stamp # 9 was chosen via random generator. Congrats goes out to...

Julesiana who said...

I just went to the Ladies' Christmas Tea at Church. It was wonderful. No, I didn't buy anything new--I don't spend money on myself this time of year. Those ladies had to look at the same outfit I have worn for the last couple of years. (I am the pastor's wife) It went great with the necklace that the congregation bought me for Pastor Appreciation Month (Oct).

Please send me your snail mail so that I can send out this stamp to you.

Oh these blog giveaways are SOOOO much fun. I am so delighted that many of you are sticking around to play. Just because you won doesn't mean you can't win again. If the random generator picks your number than I will honour that. Sure glad I don't have to pick it because I would have a hard time going through all the wonderful messages.

We are halfway through the reindeer games giveaways. Today's set is PERFECT for Valentine's Day or an Anniversary card.



So with valentine's day in mind my question is...which one is your favourite: Chocolate or Flowers? As much as I like chocolate, I have to say flowers! This coming valentine's will mark 9 years when my DH (who was my friend and courting me at the time) sent me virtual flowers...he truly won my heart that day. From time to time he brings me REAL flowers and I can't tell you enough how that makes me smile. He is such a wonderful guy!

I should have some new cards to post on Monday. If you don't know already, my computer is temporarily out of commission (so please be patient if you are sending me e-mails because I haven't seen them). I uploaded all of my giveaways ahead of time and have been using my DH's computer to do my daily blog write ups!

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 5

Wow...I can hardly believe the odds of winning the stamp set from yesterday 1 in 13! The lucky winner of the cute baby stamp set drawn through the random generator was #11 congrats goes out to amy who said...

I know about 15 people who just have, or are going to in the next 6 months have babies. I think there is something is the water here in Alberta. I need to go and find it!

Thanks to those of you who entered the giveaway.

Today's stamp is from Cornish Heritage Farms. It is called Mushroom Lane and it is so sweet. This stamp is a lot bigger than you think it is *lol*



To enter the draw for this stamp and I like to know if you attended any holiday parties and if you did, did you buy something new? Isn't that ALWAYS an excuse to buy something new? Be sure to check back tomorrow night for a new stamp and for the announced winner!

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Love Bug...

I could hardly resist this lil' ladybug in Kim Hughes new Hugs and Kisses release. Have you bought it yet? Is it not the cutest set? Ok.... I am a fan of ALL of her sets *smiles* and ALL of her cards/creations *grins*



recipe
paper: Spring Willow Medium (Prism) Sugar Cream (Prism), Tres Jolie DP (My Mind's Eye)
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF)
accessories: Amy Butler chipboard sticker, Nestabilities (Spellbinders)

This is the first time I have used a chipboard sticker and must say it is a LOT of fun.

Have a super day. Don't forget to enter my giveaway for your chance to win something FUN!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 4

I am FINALLY home!!! YAY!!!!! My stamps have missed me and I have missed them. I also received my Papertrey Ink stamps while I was away *smiles* Life is good. Hopefully I will have some time to play in the next few days but of course whenever I leave there is always a TON of laundry and things to do for catch up.The lucky winner of the 3rd day of the reindeer games giveaway, chosen with the random generator, is #17 Kerry J. who said...

Thanks for the awesome giveaways!! My fave embellishment is ribbon, no brads, no stickles, well obviously I can't decide! Glad you're almost home!

Kerry, please drop me a line with your snail mail and I will send your stamp out tomorrow.

It was such a pleasure to read your fav embellies. I have to agree with the majority and say ribbon is also my fav.

Today's giveaway is another clear stamp set. Are you expecting? Someone you know who is expecting? Just want to make a card for a friend or family member? Then this is your set...



Have a super day. Glad to be back!

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 3

Hello everyone! I am so glad to be back on the wet west coast again--we had quite the bumpy landing. Not quite home yet...hopefully by tomorrow night.

Congratulations to random generator winner #1 Regina Davis who said:

I'm really the first? Yipee! My last stamping purchase was just done on Saturday. I bought more Figgy Pudding dp and chipboard because I already went through the first batch I bought.

Have a great day!

Today's prize is from Stamping Bella.



Is that not the cutest martini glass? It is very festive.

In order to enter this giveaway, tell me your favourite embellishment. I will do the draw using the random generator late tomorrow night.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

A card and Kim Hughes release

If you haven't heard already, that ADORABLE Kim Hughes set called Hugs and Kisses is available at Cornish Heritage Farms today, along with several others including some other great sets too!

If you have ever visited Kim's blog you know how "fun" her cards can be. This time while designing cards for the CHF gallery I decided to create a card a la Kim! Looking at the final product reminds me of looking at playing cards. Not sure if you get that same feeling. Perhaps it is the black, red and white/cream look.



recipe
paper: Blush Red Dark (Prism), Vanilla Cream (Prism), Background Worn Lined Paper (Scenic Route)
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko), Colour Chalk (Clearsnap)
stamp set(s): Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF), Pretty Birds (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF)
accessories: Arrow Envy Rub Ons (Scenic Route), Spool Ribbon (M's), White Heart Clip--Cheeky Flat Clips (Making Memories), Slit Punch, Corner Rounder, Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Spica Pens (Copic)

As you know I am offering some fun giveaways! They aren't all the same so make sure to keep track of the daily giveaways. I will be traveling back to my home province tomorrow so I won't be online too much but will be doing a draw tomorrow evening.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 2

Well here we are on day 2...and another prize for you! But before I show you the prize I want to thank all of you who answered my question about weather. I am happy to report it is only -12C right now but the wind makes it colder (not sure what the wind chill factor is). It was nice to see the snow fall too. We are headed back to the coast tomorrow and I think I will happily take the rain and 6C!

The random generator chose number 32. Congrats to scfranson (Claudia) who said:

Great blog! It's cold here, -3 last time I looked. Have a nice fire going in the woodstove. Claudia

Please send me your snail mail and I will send your goods out when I got home.

I have another clear set for you today.



You have until tomorrow evening to leave a comment.
What was the last stamping/scrapbooking product you purchased?

Thanks again for playing along. I hope to be able to upload a card after the graduation dinner tonight but I am not sure how long we will be out...so stay tuned!

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Tagged!

was tagged by my friend Carolyn King (Cammie on SCS)

The rules of the game:
Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog, we all want to know them.
Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
Let each person know that they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

7 things about me:

• I love to eat scallops!
  
• I was the only girl in my Kindergarten class.
  
• I am a creature of habit...but am accepting change as a GOOD thing
  
• I mostly wear things that are blue, black and white.
  
• I was shy until my 2nd year of university.
  
• I LOVE the fall.
  
• My fav TV show is Journeyman

I have to tag 7 others but only have a short period of time online right now so consider yourself tagged!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

12 Days of Reindeer Games Giveaway--Day 1

This is DAY 1 of 12!!!! I hope you will join me in the fun. I hit the 150000 mark about a week ago and was so delighted that you have been following me for so long. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement along the way. I have so many WONDERFUL things to share with you in 2008 and can hardly wait to spill the beans.

It amazes me how many friends I have made through stamping and blogging. In fact, Sherrie Siemens of Card Creme and I will be traveling to CHA together in February and if it weren't for blogging we would never had the chance to get to know each other.

As you know, I am currently away experiencing the TRUE Canadian winter (yes I know it is not winter) but -29C is winter if you ask me!!!

Anyhow, today's giveaway is a clear stamp set...



I will be uploading some cards in the next few days too so keep a look out.

How do you win this set? Leave me a comment and tell me about your weather today! Are you as cold as me? I will be drawing a name using the random generator tomorrow night.

EDITED TO ADD: This giveaway is over but check out the one above for your chance to win!

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Chocolate anyone?

I have a few minutes to upload a card to share...so one more day before the FUN begins, as we fly out in a few hours and we will be traveling for MANY hours (mainly layovers)

This is a clear card that I made for the Kim Hughes release using that adorable Hugs and Kisses set (soon to be released).


Close up....



recipe
paper: Dutch Girl Cosmo Cricket DP, river rock, clear acetate sheet
ink: Brillance graphite black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF)
accessories: pin, creamy satin ribbon, Nestabilities (Spellbinders), dimensional, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Swirl Rub Ons (Martha Stewart)

Note: The DP was adhered to the inner part of this card, while the "close up" shows the part that was adhered to the outside of the card towards the centre.

Have a super weekend.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Another Kim Hughes sneak peak...

Another quick post tonight. I am packing for a little trip to somewhere COLD!!!!!! WHY????? *lol* seriously I just don't know!

Anyhow, I will be around and am hoping to have my gift giveaway start as early as Sunday... I may end up MIA on Saturday. I will be "en route" to my cold destination...

The fun is just around the corner. Be sure to check in because you may just miss out on some fun prizes...and they will be awarded more than one day *smiles*

Today's card is another Kim Hughes sneak peak. I know you are all asking WHEN can we get these stamps...all I can say is it won't be long now! *smiles*



recipe
paper: Kraft (SU!), Wild Asparagus DP, Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
ink: Colour Chalk (Clearsnap)
stamp set(s): Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF, not yet available)
accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Velvet Ribbon (ribbon stash), Spica Glitter Pens, Sewing Machine, Corner Rounder (SU!)

Remember...stay tuned to win something fun.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Here's the full reveal...

Thanks for being so patient. I have been stamping up a storm today to meet some of my deadlines and totally lots track of time. I used the AWESOME layout from DAY 3 of the page maps reveal over at Caardvarks--what a source of inspiration.

Here is my card:




recipe
paper: Frosted Pink (Prism), DP from M's (no name attached), Vanilla Cream (Prism)
ink: Colour Chalk (Clearsnap)
stamp set(s): Hugs and Kisses (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF--no yet available)
accessories: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Ribbon (SU!), dimensional (SU!), Quickie Glue (Sakura), Dazzling Diamonds

Card: 5.25x5.25

Quickie Glue is a MUST have item these days. The pinpoint roller (which looks like a pen tip) just glides over the surface of your paper like a snap and as you can see I added glitter to mine. What a great effect! Make sure you check out Lisa's informative post at CHF (click the Quickie Glue link). It's a product spotlight from Dec 1-15th over at CHF.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Mmmmm Kim Hughes sneak peak!

This is just a quick post. I have a few cards to show you in the next few days but wanted to give you a sneak peak of one of the new Kim Hughes releases....it really only is a sneak peak. I will be back with the full card later in the day *smiles* Is that not the SWEETEST cupcake you have ever seen? What about those sweet x's and hearts???? This set is a MUST for Valentine's Day.



Oh and I have to share...it was a GOOD mail day thanks to Ellen Hutson! My copic spica glitter pens arrived. I haven't coloured with them yet but I will be breaking them in some time today. I have to say Ellen is so wonderful to deal with--great customer service.



I'll be back later today. Have a good one.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

What??? No Prettie Girl Challenge Alli???

It's Wednesday and that NORMALLY means I have a Prettie Girl Challenge card to show you but I don't have my card ready *insert shock*. Julie C issued our challenge: monograms. I was so excited because that meant I could use my new stamps from Papertrey Ink except that they still haven't arrived. I ordered them on the 15th of last month I am still awaiting their arrival...I had hoped to have them on Tuesday but no such luck--my mail service this time of the year is painfully slow. Everyone is doing their jobs but because of the holidays and the high dollar things are taking their time to arrive to me.

So today...while I am waiting patiently for my stamps I will show you a card I made during our Stamping In Your Jammies night over at Paper Pretties. Make sure you check the Prettie Girls Christie, Charmaine, Jillian, Joanne, Julie C., Julie M., and Kristine blogs for their monogram creations.

FYI, after this week, the girls and I will be taking a break from our Wednesday challenges until January when we resume again.



recipe
paper: Bazzill Paper from MFT Pretties box (Oct)
ink: Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko), Whisper White (SU!), Certainly Celery (SU!)
stamp set(s): By the Seashore (MFT or Paper Pretties)
accessories: Oval Punch (SU!), Hodgepodge (SU!), Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Ribbon (We R Memory Makers), Copic Markers


Only a few more days before I will start sharing more Kim Hughes sneak peaks! She just doesn't quite that girl and I can't tell you how happy that makes me...I LOVE her images. In addition to that I mentioned that I have some fun things planned for my blog. It's almost time to celebrate again...stay tuned.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

It's all about happiness...

I have recently concluded that life needs to be filled with happiness. Don't you agree? Here is a card I recently submitted for publishing that was not accepted. Enjoy...

Recipe
Paper: (Basic Black) SU!, (Going Gray) SU!, (White Prismatic) Prism, (Narratives Collection, Cream Victorian) Creative Imaginations, (Polka Dot Ledger, The Write Line) Fontwerks
Stamp Set(s): (Birds from Cute Curls, The Kim Hughes Collection) CHF
Ink: Archival Brillance Graphite Black) Tsukineko, (Going Gray) SU!
Accessories: (Rub-On Words: Wedding, Simply Stated) Making Memories, (Double Sided Satin Ribbon) May Arts, (Flower from Pretties Kit) SU!, (Glossy Accent) Ranger (Classic Scallop Oval Small, Nestabilities) Spellbinders, Sponge Dauber, (Dimensionals) SU!, Copic Ciao Markers

Have a terrific day.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

Love birds

A few weeks ago I participated in the sketch challenge over at SCS. I always enjoy those challenges, particularly when I have never tried the layout before.



This is what I came up with...




recipe
paper: ooh La La Tres Jolie Collection (My Mind's Eye), Vanilla Cream (Prism)
ink:Brillance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
stamp set(s): cute curls, pretty birds (Kim Hughes Collection, CHF)
accessories: Glossy Accents (Ranger), Heart Brad (Making Memories), Dazzling Diamonds (SU!), Quickie Glue Pen, Slit Punch (SU!), Copic Markers

For some reason my CUTE heart shaped brad looks like a black blob on my card *lol*
I hope you are having a super day. I have some fun reindeer games coming up on my blog very soon...lots of prizes too so stay tuned.

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli

16 New Backgrounds for your viewing pleasure!

The CHF backgrounder stamps are drool worthy...I have tons on my wishlist but must pace myself. One thing that makes these backgrounds more affordable for me is purchasing them unmounted. Although, if you do purchase them this way you will want to have the appropriate acrylic block to mount your stamp.

My wishlist includes:
Dotted Diamonds
Grid Paper
Lined Paper
Geometric Flowers
Geometric Flowers II
Open Circle
Large Polka Dots ...just to name a few *lol*

Did you order any? If so which ones? I want to see what others are buying too *smiles*



Biased Stripe



Broad Stripe



Card Suits



Dotted Diamonds



End Diamonds



French Script



Geometric Flowers



Geometric Flowers 2



Grid Paper



Large Polka Dots



Lined Paper



Mini Triangles



Open Circles



Pretty Pattern



Scratched Grid



Spanish Script

Because I love to stamp and you do too!
Alli