Back to School Challenge =)

          It is so good to be back on the challenge design team. Our first challenge of this term is a back to school theme..... makes me a little sad because my niece is starting school this year which means she is growing up way too fast........ I use to LOVE back to school, new school supplies, new clothes, NEW SHOES..... =).... For this challenge, my inspiration card is made with School Time Avery, which you can find here....

Copic Markers:

Skin: E11, E13, E21, E25

Hair: E25, E47, E49

Skirt, Vest & Bow: BG01. BG02, BG05, BG07

Shirt: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17

Shoes & Bag: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Book: E41, E42, E43, YG03, YG17

Supplies Used:

Paper: Gina K Kraft Card stock - 5.5X5.5" Square card

Patterned Paper: Pebbles "Sunny Side"

Sentiment: Simon Says Stamp "Be" Stamp Set

Embossing: The Paper Studio

Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain and Signo Uniball white gel pen.

Embellishments: Tim Holtz Mini Staples

          This challenge is from August 5th - August 16th. For the full rules of the challenge, please visit The Paper Nest Challenge blog and see the sidebar. I will highlight some of the rules here. We would LOVE to see your creations using a Paper Nest Doll stamp, however, it is NOT a requirement for this challenge. It does HAVE to be Back to School themed. The DT will pick their top 3 submissions for each challenge, and one randomly chosen winner will win our sponsored prize package pictured below.

          Look at all that crafty goodness...... I hope you liked my inspiration card and I look forward to seeing all of your fabulous creative creations......Good Luck and stay crafty =)

The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Design Team

          So I can officially announce that I have been asked to stay for another term with the Paper Nest Dolls. For this 4 month term, they decided to do 2 teams: The Paper Nest Dolls Design Team which will do the regular blog posts and The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Design Team. I am going to be on the latter, which means that everyone on the PND challenge team will inspire you with our creations. I am really excited to meet and work with all the new lovely ladies on the team as well as continue to work with some of the most amazing ladies from the last term. Please visit my blog for challenge inspirations. They will be every 2 weeks starting officially on August 5th with the Back to School theme. There are some fabulous prizes to be won, check out The Paper Nest Dolls challenge blog for all the rules..... =)

Christmas in July Blog Hop... =)

Welcome to The Paper Nest Dolls' Christmas in July New Release Blog Hop!

Today the very talented and creative design team of The Paper Nest Dolls has put together this hop to share with you projects made using our 10 new holiday stamps!

Digital versions of these stamps regularly sell for $3.00 each, but from today through Tuesday July 30th you can get ALL 10 images for only $20 HERE in our shop!

Oh how I love Christmas..... my favourite holiday of the entire year...... so I was really excited about this blog hop. The image that I was asked to do was Santa Avery, you can find her here!

Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E30, E31, R20
Hair: E50, E51, E53
Dress & Hat: R24, R29, R89
Bows: R39, R89 and Diamond Stickles
Boots & Belt: C3, C5, C7, C9
Belt Buckle: Diamond Stickles
Tray & Cookies: N1, N3, E41, E42, E43
Oven Mit: G24, G28
Trim: White Liquid Pearls

Supplies Used:
Paper: Gina K Kraft card stock in 5.5X5.5" square
Patterned Paper: MME Christmas
Embellishments: White ribbon and red rhinestones
Sentiment: Scrappy Mom's "Winter Wishes" stamp set.
Ink: Tim Holtz Distressing Ink in Walnut Stain and Signo Uniball white gel pen.

We couldn't host a blog hop without fun giveaways! One lucky winner will receive our entire set of new images, one lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to our shop, and another lucky winner will receive the prize pack pictured below!

Christmas in July Prize Package!

Participants must comment on every stop of the hop and be a follower of our blog for a chance to win! We also encourage you to become a fan of our Facebook page!

Winners will be announced on Wednesday July 31st over at

 The Paper Nest Dolls blog!

You're next stop is Jasmina's blog. 

Here's the complete lineup:

The Paper Nest Dolls

Ashley

Lori Ann

Michele

Valerie

Nikki 

Jasmina

Lydia

Katrina

Kelly

Tina

Thanks so much for hopping with us! :)

Peace Out Everyone..... =)

          As you are aware, July is all about Owen...... For today's post I would love to show you this card I made using the coolest, grooviest stamp ever... The stamp is Groovy Owen and you can find him here.

Is he not super cool? 

Copic Markers

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20

Hair: E50, E51, E53

Shirt: YG00, YG23, YG25

Pants: BG02, BG05, BG07

Sandals: E74, E79

Paper: E41, E42, E43, R24, R29, Y11

Supplies Used

Card Stock: Gina K Kraft 5.5X5.5" square

Patterned Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle "Splash"

Embellishments: Wooden Peace Sign, Tim Holtz Tickets

Ink: Tim Holtz Walnut Stain

Sentiment: MFT "Far Out" stamp set.

          Well that is it for today's post, hope you enjoy this cool little dude. Stay crafty.... =)

Cuteness With a Butterfly!! =)

          Greetings Everyone! Today I would like to share with a you this card I made using a stamp created by Christy from Tiddly Inks. The adorable stamp I used is Faythe Flies. This was also my second attempt at coloring darker skin tones and I have to say I was absolutely thrilled with how she turned out. Check her out....

Copic Markers

Skin: E11, E13, E21, E25

Hair: E25, E47, E49

Dress: Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, BG01, BG02

Shoes: E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Butterfly: BG0000, BG01, BG02, BG05

What did I use?

Cardstock: Gina K Kraft 5.5X5.5' Square Card

Patterned Paper: MME Collectable "Unforgettable" & MME "Stella & Dot"

Spellbinders: Label 14

Sentiment" Verve "Wishing You"

Embellishments: Blue ribbon and Diamond Stickles

Ink: Tim Holtz "Walnut Stain" & Signo Uniball white gel pen

          I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I did making it. Come back and visit anytime. Stay crafty my friends! =)