“Always here” 4X6 has finally arrived! 

The breathtaking wings of “Always Here” combined with the amazing Word art of “Kryssi Ng”.  Available starting today  Click here to buy.

This set has such a special place in my heart.  From the Emerson sentiment that echoed through my dreams, to the delicate winged creatures.  I have never spent so much time on just one set of stamps.  I must have gone through 5 or 6 versions of each of the winged creatures.  Each time going over the lines and making this curves a bit more graceful, those details a bit more delicate. You see, lately things have been challenging for me.  Going through a divorce, being a single mom, and running a small business.  When things get tough, I turn to my sketch pads and pick up my sharpened black Prismacolor pencils.  I forget about my trouble, and pour my heart and soul out onto the paper. (Don’t get me wrong.  I also rely on a “higher Power”. But I think he gives us gifts that are there to bring us comfort.) I created these fragile wings from the hope that all things are possible.     I know it is silly to be attached to designs, but these designs have helped me heal some heartache, and begin to dream again.  These “wings” have been carrying me for a while now.

  Now it is time to share them with you. As I send them out in to the world, I  hope their beauty lifts your spirit.  May their fragile, and yet capable wings remind you that anything is possible. That beauty is all around us, everywhere you look. Down to the tiny details of a flying creatures opalescent wing.  I hope they give you faith, when life makes you doubt yourself. May they help you share your strength as you comfort a struggling friend.  I want to finish  this little note, with the entire Emerson quote.. (the rest of which will appear in a special set coming out in October…..)

“What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen” by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wishing you faith, and miracles

Heather

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design’s Blog Hop to celebrate the release of a new stamp set, “Always Here”.

Combined with the blog hop today, it’s also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another fabulous sketch from Maren Benedict! We’d love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. Just remember to use the keywords SSD040 if you are uploading to any online galleries.

Sketch SSD #40 ~ give it a try!

This week my inner critic was very loud.  You know that (sometimes not  so little) voice that tells you that “you can’t do this” or “your butt looks big in those jeans” Well when my inner critic saw this weeks sketch it had a good hard laugh~.  “HA” it said. “A sketch with 2 stamped images, instead of one?  No Way! Are you going to get a card done using that sketch, this week.”  See I was scheduled for an invasive oral surgery on Wed. I knew I wasn’t going to have time to get the card done before the surgery.  But that is not what my inner critic was getting at.  It was betting that I wouldn’t have the “guts” to attempt the sketch after I recovered from surgery.   So Wed I survived the surgery and was “out of it” for the next few days. By Saturday postoperative infection and a high fever had set in.  My inner critic was feeling quite smug about then.  Early Sunday morning  when I got the call from my (almost ex) husband in the emergency room, where he had been taken by ambulance…. my inner critic was doing the victory dance.  At which point I mentally pictured duct taping my “inner critic’s” mouth shut and shoving it into the back of my mind.  ~Does anyone else get sick of their inner critic or is that my pain meds talking?  Being that I couldn’t let my inner critic win, I forged out the time to deal with my “2 stamped images” phobia along with the rest of what life was throwing at me.  Yes, in the last 36 hours I have dealt with: a badly injured (almost ex), my own raging post surgical infection,getting back to school supplies, the first day of school , and TA DA made 2 cards following the sketch~ That will show my “inner critic” where to stick it!

The musical background below was created using a stamp from “Timeless Textures”

I used stamps from “Wise Men”(coming next month) on these cards  

So I hope if this sketch makes you inner critic start yapping at you, that you go ahead and try it.  When we stretch ourselves outside our comfort zone, we grow our creative muscles.  Not to mention it is SO MUCH fun proving your own “inner critic” Wrong!

Here is the list of the Amazing and talented Designers hopping with us today!!!!!!

Make sure to leave comments as there is TONS of BLOG Candy to be had here, *wink *wink, and at other stops along the hop!

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Kryssi Ng http://sugar-buffet.blogspot.com/
Maren Benedict http://zanynotcrazy.blogspot.com/
Amanda Sewell http://inkspirations.blogspot.com/
Alice Wertz http://aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com/
Dina Kowal http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/
Jen Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Heidi Van Lar http://vanlaardesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa Menhorn http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/
Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/
Wendy Price http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

I’d love to hear from you.  Are you going to brave a  something new creatively speaking this week?  What is your favorite sentiment or image from the new stamps?  What quote most inspires you???Who’s creativity inspired you on the hop???  Lastly don’t forget to show us what you did with today’s sketch! Link below:

We are So excited that you stopped by today.  We have the perfect sketch, an amazing sale, and 2 new stamp sets that you HAVE to SEE!!!

Today is out last *sniff amazing sketch from Kim Kesti.  This is a sketch that you will use again and again.  Kind of like both of our New Release stamp sets.

Be sure to check out Kim’s amazing work, on her blog, while hopping with us today!  Then, don’t forget to come back and shop.  The P.M.S. sale is going on now, you can get unlimited stamp sets for around $10 each!!! Check out the end of this post for more details.

Here is my take on the sketch.  This sketch was like potato chips~ you can’t stop at just one.  I had to make myself stop at three.  But this sketch is one that I will revisit again and again.

I used “Friendly Fruit” and even one of the “Timeless Texture” stamps to create my watermelon cards.  These 3 cards would be a cute little gift set to give to a friend. 

Here are our Exciting new sets:

4X6 Fun Fruit

Friendly Fruit has the perfect combination of sentiments and images. Whether you want to design a card to encourage a friend, wish someone happy birthday, share exciting news, or make your honey smile on V-day, these are the stamps you are going to want to ink up. 

4X6 “Timeless Textures”

This stamp set will help you save time, money, and most importantly your sanity.  Ever need just one more piece of matching patterned paper for the right amount of layers? Or just a touch more texture, or color on your card?  Ink up this set and your problem will be solved.  Between the sheet music, and the seamless tiles, it will add the perfect touch to any and every project you can think of. 

Next time you are stuck, or you want to dress up your favorite punch, you’ll be SO glad to have this set in your stash. It will help you with the perfect finishing touch every time.

Now off you go to hop!  The Stamp Tramps and our Guest have some amazing projects in store.  A creative  buffet awaits you as you travel along the hop stops.  This visual feast will have you “ooohing” and “aaahing”, and running off to grab your stampin’ stuff:

Skipping Stones Design http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Kim Kesti http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/

Erin Grotegut http://inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Dina Kowal http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Heidi Van Laar  http://vanlaardesigns.blogspot.com/

Amanda Sewell http://www.inkspirations.blogspot.com/

Chelsea Van Wyk http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Last but not Least, here are the details of the amazing sale we have going on for the next few days…. 

P.M.S.~ in this case~suffering from the NEED to Purchase More Stamps!

Here is how it works: 

Buy 1 stamp set  save 5%,                                                                      Coupon code: PMS1

Buy 2 stamp sets & save 10%,                                                               Coupon code: PMS2

Buy 3 stamp sets  & save 20% (total savings $8.70)                       Coupon code: PMS3

Buy 4 stamp sets & save 25%                                                                Coupon Code: PMS4

for a total savings of $14.49    ~that’s like getting one FREE                                                                         

Buy 5 stamp sets & save 30%,                                                                           Coupon Code: PMS5

for a total savings of $22.10      ~that is like getting 1 FREE and another one half off!!!                           

What to do: Put the stamps into your shopping cart as normal. When you are checking out there will be a box where you can type in a coupon/discount code.  This is where you type the letters PMS and the number of stamp sets you purchase.  For example if you are buying three stamp sets type in PMS3 into the box.

Show  us what you did with the sketch!!!

I am So excited that you stopped by today!!!

I Absolutely LOVE the new stamps that we are releasing today. 

They are a mixture of my favorite guilty pleasures (Chocolate & the Twilight Saga) and my favorite pastimes (stamping & laughing)

“Fangs and Fur” and “Chocolate Vol.#2″ were the results!

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed creating them!!!

Fangs or Fur 4″X6″ Here is your chance to get Edward and Jacob delivered to your door. 

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 Chocolate volume #2 ~This Chocolate is guaranteed 100% calorie free. However you may be inspired to eat real chocolate while using these stamps.  Just remember that   Chocolate and laughter are better together.  The laughter burns off all the Chocolate calories.  

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Now on the the Fantastic Sketch Challenge.

We have enjoyed Teri Anderson’s sketches all month long!!! We are so sad to see her go… but before she leaves she has one last AMAZING sketch:

I LOVED this sketch! Although as you can see I was fealing the need to use the “topnote” shape.

Not sure I like how the card came out overall.  I do like how the stamps look, and I am happy with the combination of the pearls and bloomers(flower trim from Webster’s pages). 

Please hop with us and see what amazing things The Stamp Tramps, and our guest have in store for you!

After the hop make sure you come back and upload your card using Inlinkz for one of two chances to win a stamp set to be released next month!

Skipping Stones Design http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Teri Anderson http://terisplace.wordpress.com/

Erin Grotegut http://inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Jodi Collins http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Amanda Sewell http://www.inkspirations.blogspot.com/

Chelsea Van Wyk http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stoping by!!!! 

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design’s  Blog Hop!

Prepare to be amazed, and inspired.  The stamp tramps, and our guest,  have truly outdone themselves!!!!

We are celebrating  the release of two new stamp  sets.

Holy Carp 4X6 ~illustrated by Jeff Gregory 

This set is just in time for Father’s day.  But you won’t be able to stop using it after Dad’s special day. You’ll want to make funny birthday cards, for every guy (hooker)you know. But the fun doesn’t stop there… Do you  Have a friend who is going through a bad break up????Send her the dumb bass image with the “reminds me of you ex” sentiment.  A combo that is sure to cheer her up a bit!

We hope this set makes you giggle, snort, or even laugh your bass off!

  
Click here to buy “Holy Carp”

Home of the Brave 4X6 ~illustrated by Heather Timmins

Just in time for the 4th of July, and summer!   Great for anyone who has a loved one in the service or wants to express their thanks to a veteran.  Also wonderful for scrapbooker and 4th of July, Patriotic, servicemen / servicewomen themed layouts! The possibilities are endless, you’ll never want to put this stamp set down!!!

Click Here to buy Home of the Brave

Combined with the blog hop today, it’s also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another great creation from Jen del Muro.

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Check out Jen’s Fantastic card on the blog hop 

This week I was so excited about the sketch and the new stamps. I just had to do two cards!!!  I’ve also included some tips that might be of interests to new, and seasoned stampers.

Card #1 “Home of the Brave”

Tip #1: Make the fireworks come alive use tinsel embossing powder (Ranger) on a dark background.  The result is breathtaking!!! OR used the Tinsle , or Holographic embossing powder by Ranger(This is what I used on the example above) on Glossy paper.  Once the fireworks are embossed buff on a darker or lighter colored ink. 

CARD #2 “Reel Glad Your My Dad~”

 Tip #2: I LOVE to color in stamped images, but I don’t always have the time to do so.  Try This: Rather than coloring in a stamped image, buff a little coordinating ink around the edges.  This will tie the image into the colors used on the card. without time consuming coloring.

 We’d love for you to play along with the sketch. Just remember to use the keywords SSD025 if you are uploading to any online galleries or link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. We’ll be looking soon for Guest Designers so you never know….

Your next stop on the hop is the amazing:

Jen del Muro http://iheart2stamp.com/

Here is the Master List in case their is a broken link along the way!

Happy Hopping!!!

Skipping Stones Design http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Jen del Muro http://iheart2stamp.com/

Erin Grotegut http://inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Deb Felts http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com//

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Amanda Sewell http://www.inkspirations.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Make sure to leave a comment here and along the hop…there is blog candy to be given away!!!!

HAPPY TUESDAY Everybody! 

What’s so great about Tuesday you ask?  Well for one thing we all survived Monday, and we are one day closer to FRIDAY! Here are 4 more reasons to be happy it’s Tuesday:

1.We are releasing 2 Brand Spankin’ New stamp sets today. 

2. We are celebrating the release with a design team blog hop!!! Lots of inspiration to get your creativity sparkin’

3. We have another Fabulous sketch Challenge for you.

 4.We are giving away FREE  Funny Bra stamps Vol#2 OR Vol #3.  For complete details and a sneak peek, please read yesterdays post.

These two new sets are both Fresh and funny, and sure to inspire!

Birthday Donuts 4″X6″ 

Got Friends?  Do those friends have Birthdays? Yes? Then you Need “Birthday Donuts”!

Whispering Wings 4″X 6″

Because even the best of us, need a lift every now and then. 

Now it is time for the on to the Skipping Stones Sketch Challenge:Here is the second Fabulous sketch from our amazing guest Kimberly Crawford:

Here is my contribution to the blog hop:

 I used whispering wings for my cards today.  The thing I LOVE about this set is that it has a very elegant stained glass look.  This is even more apparent when you use black embossing powder and color in the images with some shading.

Here I had a little fun by adding some google eyes: this would be great if you were making a child’s birthday card, or just wanted to brighten someones day. Who doesn’t love some silly google eyes every now and again?

Also notice the sentiment on the bottom.  If you are new to clear stamps you may not know that the stamps are flexible and you can shape the longer skinnier stamps to look exactly how you want.

On this card I used sketch #17 from last month:

Here is a close up on the images. I used Tombow markers and a water-brush pen to create this look.

Now I have a confession to make…  I was so busy playing around making my cards that I missed an important email regarding the blog hop.  So if our DT guest and sketch artist don’t have the blog order listed that would be “My fault”.

Here is the blog hop order:  if the chain is broken just come on back here and use the list below.  We love to hear from you as always.  A random winner will be selected from this weeks comments for a Free stamp set of their choice.

 Your next stop is Kimberly Crawford  

Happy Hopping!

Order of participants:

Skipping Stones Design http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Kimberly Crawford http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/

Erin Grotegut http://www.inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Ashley Cannon Newell http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/

Mary Giemza http://mycardz.wordpress.com/

Chelsea Van Wyk http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Beverly Rousch http://bevithia.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Amanda Sewell http://www.inkspirations.blogspot.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

The Gray Hares and Chatting Chicks are out!

I have been eagerly awaiting the day where I could send my little critters out into the crafting world.  I hope they’ll bring joy to your projects, and spread laughter and smiles wherever they go!!!

Gray Hares “4″X6″ ~ High quality clear stamps, manufactured in the U.S

“Chick Chat ”4″X6″ ~ High quality clear stamps, maufactured in the U.S

Free Pre release stamp set details:

Sassy snow stamp set is not for sale anywhere, and won’t be for some time.  You can add this funny stamp to your order, Absolutley free of charge!

Here is How: Buy 3 regularaly priced stamp sets, and get “Sassy Snow” Free!!  You don’t have to do anything special at check out. It will atomatically be added to your order and shipped with your other free stamps!

Hurry this offer is good untill midnight March 23rd , or while supplies last!

I will post on the website when we run out of  “Sassy Snow”.

“Sassy Snow ”4″X6″ ~ High quality clear stamps, manufactured in the U.S 

Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday Challenge:

Not only are we celebrating their release with a DT blog hop today, but it is also Tuesday!
Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing another great creation from Jami Bova aka sgtstamper.I had SO much fun with this sketch I couldn’t stop at one card.

We’d love for you to play along with the sketch. Just remember to use the keywords SSD016 if you are uploading to any online galleries or link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. We’ll be looking soon for Guest Designers so you never know….

So as you hop, make sure you leave comments on every post so you have a chance to win!!

Here is the Maaavelooouus Sketch:

This is what I whipped up :

I didn’t put a sentiment on the outside of the card,  ’cause any of them would work.  One thing I love about this set is the versatility!  You can make a card to be signed by a group. You have the thank you,birthday,cheer up,catchup,options along with tons of additional girlfriend type cards too!  I love the little matching UPC code that you can stamp on the back! “Not Cheep” sheesh, sometimes I crack myself up~

So here is the next one I did:

I even decorated the inside of the card!  I love this trend, and think is is a great way to use up scraps;0)

Now off you go to the next blog…..

Your next stop is Jami Bova: http://sgtstamper.com/blog/

If you get lost along the way come back here to the list of participants:

Order of participants:

• Skipping Stones Design: http://skippingstonesdesign.com/
• Jami Bova: http://sgtstamper.com/blog/
• Erin Grotegut: http://www.inkysmiles.blogspot.com/
• Kandi Phillips: http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
• ankari Wegman: http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/
• Mary Giemza: http://mycardz.wordpress.com/
• Chelsea Van Wyk: http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/
• Jackie Pedro: http://www.thescallopededge.typepad.com/
• Peggy Russell: http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/
• Michelle Giraud: http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/
• Angela Thomas: http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Make sure to stop back by check out our store!

Take home some chatty chicks, funny bunnies, and some free snow before they are all gone!
Thanks for looking come back on next Tuesday for another great sketch!!!!

Don’t forget to leave a comment on all the blogs~yes even this one~ The more love you leave the better your chances are of winning a free stamp set!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Click here for the ENTIRE PAGE of auctions  

Links to 4 fun new (pre-release) stamps

Chick Chat

Gray hare birthday

Brrrthday

Sassy Snow

Nice big pictures for super sized sneak peek.

*Here are the Auctions for incredible cards 

by your favorite designers:

Amy Sheffler Card Ending Suday Night

Jennie Harper Card Ending Suday Night

Auctions Ending Monday evening/night:

Jackie Pedro Card

Chels Van Wyk Card

Deb Felts Card

Jeanne Tomshack Card

Angela Thomas Card

Bev Rousch Card

Erin Grotegut Card

Dawn Easton Card

Peggy Russell Card

Sarah Masteller Card

Debbie Fisher Card

Kim Teasdale Card

Mary Giezma (Gift & Card)

Latisha Yoast Card

Sharon Perry Card

Karen Giron Card

Kathi Carlson Card

Jamie Bova Card

Jen Del Muro Card

Kandi Phillips Card

Michelle Giraud Card

Sankari Wegman Card

Wendy Price Card

Laurie Schmidlin Card

Courtney Baker Card

Belinda Chang Langer Card

Heather Timmins Card

Remember all the money goes to the Red Cross.

Hop(e) For Haiti:

A few weeks ago I was seriously suffering from P.M.S. Poor Me Syndrome. I was sitting on my couch trying to pass my third kidney stone in about a month. Then on the TV came a special coverage story about Haiti. I was speechless as I witnessed tragedy, survivors, heartbreak, and devastation.

I realized that my physical pain would pass but for the people of Haiti life would never bee the same.  Those who survived still faced amazing struggles, and heartbreak beyond imagination.

But what can I do?  I’m just one person- I could only make a small donation- see I started to get back into P.M.S. again.  Then I remembered a saying coined by those who raise money for breast cancer “together we can make a difference”.

Which lead me to think of you.  The warm, and supportive, group of paper crafters who make up our on-line community.  I knew that if I was able to bring us together for this cause that we could do something amazing!

I believe with all my heart that today and the rest of the week together we can make a difference.

Here is how you can help:

Talk about it:

1. Please, help spread the word about this hop to all your paper crafting friends!!! The more people that know the more money we can raise!!!

 Bid on the cards & pre-release stamps:

2. EVERY beautiful card and project you see along the hop will be auctioned off  on Ebay. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.

3.   Four Pre release stamp sets are up for auction as well.  Just take a look at them to preview what is coming in the next few weeks. Or place a bid at a chance of being the first person to get these stamps.

* The link for the  auctions will be up and active by Tuesday evening and the auctions will end Sunday night. All auctions will be held on E bay and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross.

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$2 of EVERY stamps set purchased now through Monday at Midnight will be directly donated to the Red Cross.

Enjoy the hop and help give  some hope to those in Haiti.

Now for our weekly challenge:  

Every Tuesday we have a sketch challenge designed by a guest sketch artist.  This month our designer is the talented and lovely Belinda Chang.  Here is her sketch:

This week you have to hop to see what the lovely ladies of the SSD design team are up to.

Sorry to say you are “stuck”  with me.  Now I must make the disclaimer, that I am not sure I am talented enough to make my own design team. You will see what I mean as you go through the hop.  The Stamp Tramps(our DT ) and all of our guest are one amazing group of ladies!

My “goofy” Card not only follows our weekly sketch, but you also are getting a first look at a new stamp set! If you enjoy this card, you will be in heaven for the rest of the hop!!!

Here is a little close up of the chick:

They say an artist always look a bit like their drawings.

Yep- come to think of it:

two eyes? – check

two legs? -check

bottom much bigger than breast? double check!

Now off you got to “hop”

Just remember any of these cards can be yours!

Tuesday Evening the link to the ebay auctions will be found here.*Once you get to the first card group click on “see other items fron this seller” in the top right hand box.*Then you will see all we have up for auction.

 Happy Hopping!!!

If there is a break somewhere along the way,  there will be a master list at:

Skipping Stones Design or at Sparkle and Bling

Order of participants:

You are Here!!!~Skipping Stones Design   http://skippingstonesdesign.com/

Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/

Kim Teasdale http://paperintheworks.blogspot.com/

Dawn Easton http://treasueroilerdesignz.blogspot.com/

Karen Giron http://kgiron.blogspot.com/

Erin Grotegut http://www.inkysmiles.blogspot.com/

Christi Milliken http://www.blessingsonpaper.com/

Sarah Masteller http://sarahspapertray.blogspot.com

Sharon Perry http://ladybug820.blogspot.com/

Mary Giemza http://mycardz.wordpress.com/

Jen del Muro http://iheart2stamp.com/

Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Sankari Wegman http://sunnysankari.blogspot.com/

Laurie Schmidllin http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Amy Sheffer http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jackie Pedro http://thescallopededge.typepad.com/the_scalloped_edge/

Chels Van Wyk http://www.scraptasticvoyage.blogspot.com/

Deb Felts http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/

Jennie Harper http://stampawaytheday.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Tomshack http://tomshack.blogspot.com/

Bev Rousch http://bevithia.blogspot.com/

Peggy Russell http://beautifulgreetings.blogspot.com/

Debbie Fisher http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/

Latisha Yoast http://crafteebee.blogspot.com/

Kathi Carlson http://kathiscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Jami Bova http://sgtstamper.com/blog/

Michelle Giraud http://twisted-chick.blogspot.com/

Wendy Price http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

Courtenay Baker http://courtbaker.blogspot.com/

Belinda Chang Langer http://cadnileb.blogspot.com/

A Great Big Thak You  for hopping with us today…..

&  A HUGE Thank You to all the amazing designers who joined us in htis fund raising effort

A Final Thank You to Angela Thomas for organizing this hop.  Angela you are my organizational hero, I’d be lost without you!

Bog Candy Alert  ~Whoot! ~Whoot!

How about a prize? In addition to the fabulous eye candy, we have decided to hide a prize somewhere along the hop! There will be a few pre-release sets up for grabs hidden along the blog hop.  The fun part is…we’re not telling you who it is! So as you hop, make sure you leave comments on every post so you have a chance to win!!

-That’s right all you have do do is share some love as you hop for a chance to win BIG!!!

Here it is!  The Darling Poster made by Erin Grotegut to help us spread the word.  The hop(e) for Haiti will be here Feb. 16th. Here are the details:

Starting Feb 16th for every stamp set sold SSD will donate $2 to the American Red Cross.

Also Starting Feb 16th every card that you see  on the hop will be up for auction.  A link will be found at SSD to those card auctions.  Some amazing original artwork will be up for grabs.  Yes,You guessed it…100% of the proceeds go to help Haitians through the Red Cross.

Please Help us by spreading the word. 

Copy and paste this poster on your blog.  Send it to your friends, so they can put it on their blogs.  If you have a newsletter please send out the poster and let all your peeps know.  The more people know about the hop(e), the more money we can raise!!! 

 I know what a warm and caring group of online stampers are out there. 

Thanks in advance for your help getting the word out.