Kittys Krafty Blog candy

Kittys Krafty Blog is also offering blog candy. See the photo on the left and there are actually 4 Bella's that you can choose from!

Kittys Rules - Basically all you have to do is put a note on your blog to say about her blog candy giveaway.. put a link from your blog to hers and leave me a message on there that links to your blog!!! The winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday 7th May!! Good luck everyone!!

Blog Candy at the Grotto

Michelle at The Card Grotto is offering up some awesome blog candy, please see the picture in the left. Stop by here to sign up and while your there take a look, she has some of the cutest cards!!

This is open worldwide, only one entry per person and it will close Saturday 10th May at 12 noon GMT. She will use Random.org to pick a post and will announce it shorty afterwards. Good luck!!

TSBC#10

The Rules:
TSBC#10-Twisted Sistahs Challenge
Must be masculine/boyish
Must have denim/red
Must have ribbon
Must have brad/s
Must use ticket corner punch or corner punch
Must be uploaded by Saturday at noon! Made it by the hair on my chinny, chin, chin!
However, I then went back and made some changes, I love the image and the sentiment, but I'm still not wild about the card! And the black looks really muted in the picture, but not IRL!

Stamps: Stampendous Sentiment and RAK image from Pat Smethers

Paper: Whisper White, Denim DP, Not Quite Navy and Real Red

Ink: Black

Accessories: Ribbon, Brads, Ticket corner punch, slit punch, ScorPal

TSBC#9 Watercoloring and Cracked Glass!

Twisted Sistah Bus Tour Challenge #9 was issued by Pat Smethers. The challenge was to make a card of any color/size with a beach theme, but also had to be watercolored and have cracked glass. Well I'm a week late, but better late than never. I hate watercoloring and had never done cracked glass before so this certainly was a challenge for me. What a mess I made!

When I found out watercolor wonder crayons and blender pens counted as watercoloring, I was indeed happy.

Thanks for looking. I better get busy I have another due by Sat. & noon.

Stamps: House of Mouse received as RAK

Paper: DCWV Glitter

Ink: Watercolor Wonder Crayons

Accessories: Creative Impressions blossoms and leaves, ribbon, rhinestone brad

TSBC#8

Twisted Sisters Challenge #8, The Rules:

Make a Get Well or Thinking of You card
Colors Chocolate Chip (surprise!), Groovy Guava and So Saffron (colors can be substituted, only if you don't have them. You are on your honor!)
Cannot be a standard size card!
Must use a background stamp, cuttlebug embossing folder and or DP
Use only two "types of embellishments" (as long as they are the same you can use as many as you want), no more no less (ribbon counts). Punches are not included in embellies?

Upload by 12 noon EST on 4/19! OK, so I'm late! I had a hard time get motivated.

This card measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/4.

Stamps: SU Sincere Salutations and Inkadinkado

Paper: Colors Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava and So Saffron, Deja View DSP

Ink: Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol

Accessories: Groovy Guava ribbon and Craft Essential Ribbon Buckle

I couldn't get a good photo, the one in my gallery is better, but I changed it a little!
Thanks for looking, hope you like!!

BRAK's

As you know, my birthday was 4/21 and I was spoiled rotten. I received more cards than I ever have in my life, not even counting the store bought cards I received. it was very exciting and they still keep coming!!! If you would like to read more about the BRAK's that I received, please visit my SCS Gallery!
My very first Birthday card RAK from alyciajo421! I went to the mailbox today and found this card from Alycia! What a surprise!! I had never seen her gallery or spoken to her, which was even more overwhelming I think her birthday is the same day as mine 4/21.
Please take the time to take a look at her gallery (leave a few comments) and wish her a happy birthday!! http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...0&a mp;limit=
Thanks again Alycia! Hugs, Deb

This adorable Penny Black card is from none other than Deborah (Debiz333). Thanks so much Deborah, I love the embossing and the pretty colors with the matching brads. It has been so fun getting to know you better this last week. You can visit her gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=127143
I can't tell you how cute this card is and how yummy the frosting looks. I know my picture didn't do it any justice. This is from Ev (Ks.Stamper). Ev thanks for the adorable card and the extras that you included. Thanks so much Ev, you are so kind and talented!! You can visit Ev's gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=52401
This is from my bestest blogging Friend Ahilim! She is a wonderful and funny person and way too generous!! If you have not checked out Ahilim's Blog, please do so she is very talented. You can see her blog here: http://lim-thevoicesinmyheadlimblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for this adorable Whipper Snapper card, when I saw you posting it, I was hoping it was for me. LOL!! I also love the card cases and the ribbon (who doesn't love ribbon).
Thanks so much!! Hugs!!
Miss Helen was my first friend I mad on SCS and I think it will be a lifelong friendship along with many others that I have met. Isn't this card adorable, love the pretty colors and papers, the bling and of course Changito. Miss Helen and I were talking about out favorite candle scents one day I was complaining because I loved Amber Sunset and they retired it! She sent me a box of tarts Amber Glow and they smell wonderful too, she also sent a tulip tart burner and anti-bacterial hand soap from Bath & Body, Sensual Amber. Thanks so much girlfriend!! You can see her gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=111222

More Brak's

I received this card from Anne Ryan! What a hoot she is!! The little article at the top says: Major Shopaholic (highlighted) seeks new and exciting places to spend money and new products to buy. If you have any new secret locations, please call 555-SHOP, and we can swap info! LOL!!! I would advertise for that!! Too funny and a very pretty card. The embellishment at the bottom is really pretty and says with love and there is a beautiful tulip in the center! Love the polka dots too!! Thanks so much for thinking of me Anne!! Visit Anne Ryan's gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=139109

This beauty is from Tanya orangegymnut. I sent her some images and she sent the very first card that she made with it to me for my birthday. The colors are fabulous together and the coloring is awesome. There is sakura gel pen on the flower and the bandanna. Looks awesome. She also sent me a gift card for Starbucks, how sweet she is!! thanks so much Tanya!! You can visit Tanya's gallery here:http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=64917
Thanks so much Sue(coffeestamper) this birthday card is adorable!!! I love the colors, layout and booglie eyes! I also included this little 3x3 card you included with your images because I never posted it, Sorry!!!! Sue also sent me a bunch of vellum sentiments and sent my son a bunch of stickers and Cars images!! We were both very excited when the mail arrived today!! Thanks so much you are too sweet. I sure hope I posted the images you sent,I better go look!! I'm so sorry I didn't and I put them away already, but I truly loved them! You can visit Sue's gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=109382
This yummy card is from Michelle (shellapoo). I love the DP, colors, layout and the desserts look yummy enough to eat!! Michelle also sent some awesome images. Thanks so much Michelle, you are very sweet and made my day!! Please visit her gallery at: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=133522

BRAK's, Man was I spoiled!!

Both of these gifts are from my buddy Pat Smethers. This is one of the kindest most thoughtful gifts that I have ever received, as you can see she even had ny name engraved on it! I will treasure it and her friendship always! She also sent me this fabulous card, I wonder if she thinks I should get cleaning (on my birthday nonetheless)!! LOL! Seriously the card is adorable. Beautiful colors/coloring and DP! She also sent me a CD!! Thanks for the serenity, much needed! LYMI! You can visit Pat's gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=76845

Per Debiz333's comment, Hanna does look a little too happy to be cleaning. I hear there are people out there like misshelenstamps (AKA Martha) who actually enjoy cleaning!


Look at all the fabulous things Shirley sent me.I had to hide the license plate and the little book from my son. My favorite color ribbon and the cutest penguins I've ever seen!
I love this card it's sooooo beautiful, I admired it in her gallery and had no idea it was for me. I just love the colors and the ribbon. Shirley is a wonderful person and friend and I thank her not only for the gift, but for being there for me always, she has helped me through a lot. LY Shirt!! You can view Shirley's gallery here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=78347

I received this card in the mail and I have searched and searched for her gallery and can't find it. I have found some other BRAK posts that she has sent, but wanted to take a look at her gallery and thank her for the sweet gesture. So Jeanne if you read this please know how grateful I am, It really made my day and I love it. if you have a gallery please let me know! Thanks so much for helping to make my day so special!!

Isn't this just the cutest, love the little flip flops with the bling and the colors are awesome.

Thanks for looking!

SU Stamps for sale or Trade

Please check out the retired SU sets that I have for sale or trade on the upper right corner of my homepage . Thanks for looking!

so sweet, Thanks Rachel and Ahilim!

Arte Y Pico

Ahilim gave me this award a couple of weeks ago and I forgot about it, thanks buddy and Rachael was nice enough to pick me for this award also so I'm passing it on!

Ingredients:
1 pad of ink
1 rubber stamp (clear stamp may be used as substitute)
1 piece of paper

Directions:
Place piece of paper on solid surface. Take rubber stamp and dab it on the ink pad - making sure it is coated well. Press the stamp - ink side down - on piece of paper - but don't let go of the stamp. Lift the stamp straight up off the paper and set aside. When ink has completely dried, decorate as desired. Take picture of finished product and post it on your favorite website. This recipe serves 1,000's!

This award is given to bloggers who share their art and creativity making their contribution to the blogging world. Here are the rules:

1. Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community, no matter what language. 2. Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone. 3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name and the link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself. 4. Award-winner and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of Arte y Pico blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.

OK now I have to choose 5 people, there are many blogs I absolutely love, But I believe they've already received this award so time to do a little research!!

Jennie - Jen and Sheld's life
Kristine - Welcome to Café Ink
paper possibilities
Jean - It's in the Cards
Judy - Designs byNanny

Please be sure to stop by these blogs, you won't be disappointed!

Happy Stamping, Hugs, Deb