Last week we had a record number of participants in our Sketch challenge.  SO to celebrate I chose Two winners!!!

They are:

#1Laurel S

#12 Allison

Please contact me to get your $5 prize and your badge!

I am So excited about our new release this month.  Everything came together so perfectly.  I not only love the sentiments but I love how they look too!  This was the first time I payed someone to help design the “word art” Kryssi Ng did an amazing job, don’t you think????   Here is another sneak peek at “Always Here”:

Wow! Time flies when you havin’ fun!  I can’t believe the kids are going to be back in school in 3 weeks or so.

I also can’t believe how far behind I got on announcing winners of the sketch challenges!!!

So let’s catch up on that first.  IF your name and number are listed below please contact me regarding your winner badge and your $5 off certificate.

Sketch #34 winner is #5 Agata

Sketch #35 winner is #3  KC

Sketch #36 winner is #4 Amy

I am so excited to see how many people entered our sketch challenge this week.  I am also thrilled to be giving you a sneak peek at a stamp set that has a very special place in my heart.  We will be releasing it for sale in two weeks time.  Here is an up close look at “always Here”

I am so excited to announce the sketch artist this month.  I have been oohing and ahhing over her cards for years.  You’ve seen them too, they regularly grace the pages,if not the covers, of your favorite magazines. I spend way too much time on her blog “Zany not crazy”.  She is one of the “Go~ to Girls” for PC magazine…..and she will be here sharing her inspiration all month long! Please help us welcome Maren Benedict!

Here is her first sketch… the girls had a ton of fun with it, and we know you will love it too!

Here is Maren’s take on the sketch….it reminds me of one of those big orange  harvest moons in the fall .  I think it’s absolutely gorgeous!

Now I have the pleasure of introducing you to two new guest and two returning guest.  all of whom are amazingly talented and sure to inspire!

Vanessa used Healing Wings on this card.

Our second guest was one of the amazing designers who generously contributed to our fundraising efforts in “Hop(e) for Haiti” She has graced the covers, and pages of our favorite paper-crafting magazines.  I am So excited to have her joining us all month long. I know you will fall in love with her work~if you not already a fan of her blog  “Paper Ink and Smiles”

Here is the Always Amazing Wendy Price giving a sneak peek at an amazing New and unreleased set…..the set is called always here.

I am so excited to announce that both of our fabulous guest designers from last month came back for another month.  Here they are with their inspired creations based on Maren’s sketch.

Dina Kowal used “Healing Wings” for this beauty….

Heidi Van Lar bucked the butterfly trend and made this darling Chica card!

She used “chick chat” for her Cheer up card….I am working on getting this image re-sized. …

Before I introduce the Stamp Tramps I’d like to mention we are having a DT call for our new term.  There are a few designers (below) who are hanging out with us for extra time as we look for the Newest Stamp Tramps. If you are interested in joining us check our SCS for all the benefits and expectations.  

I had a blast with Maren’s sketch and tried digital stamping for the first time…..I am still awaiting the arrival of our newest stamp set “Always Here” ~   I just couldn’t wait to use it, so I printed out the images on watercolor paper…..  I have SO much fun playing with the images. 

I Loved the sentiments that I had come up, with but I was having a hard time getting the look I wanted with the fonts etc.. So after struggling with the main quote for a week, I hired some talent to help me with the fonts/word art.  Krissy Ng , is an  amazing stamper and artist.  Check out her blog Sugar Buffet to learn more about her.  Come back during the week for more of a peek of “Always Here”

Here is Kandi with her scenic creation using “Dandelion Dreams” and “Garden stamp Kiss”

Here is Jingle who utilized “Timeless Textures” to create the sheet music on this card.  I didn’t even recognize it, she had stamped it so well, I though it was actual sheet music.

36 hours left to take advantage of the PMS sale….

These savings end Wed night at midnight. 

Get stamp sets for as little as $10.14 ~ no kidding~  This sale rarely comes around so take advantage of it before it’s gone.

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.

Come back later this week where we will catch up on announcing winners from the sketch challenge.  Enter below for a chance to win $5 off any stamp purchase, and a badge as well.

The P.M.S. sale is back!!!!  

P.M.S. sale~ the more you buy the more you save!!!!

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.

*This sale will last until Monday August 2nd at midnight

More Great NEWS!!!!

Remember those 2 All New Stamp set I just gave you a peek at???

You can PRE ORDER them starting TODAY, and they will ship on TUESDAY!!!

Plus, they count toward the sale that starts TODAY~~~

Here’s another look at our AMAZING NEW sets:

4X6 Friendly Fruit:

4X6 Timeless Textures

Here are our AMAZING NEW sets: Join us Tuesday July 27th for a blog hop to celebrate their release!

4X6 Friendly Fruit:

4X6 Timeless Textures

I am so excited to bring you sketch #33…

The Amazing Kim Kesti has done it again..

I am identifying with “coffee lady” at the moment.  I know my kids will be up in a few hours telling me I look like “that tired coffee lady stamp” and laughing their happy well rested heads off ;0)

I am loving Kim’s Bright cheerful colors!  This sketch and card have my fingers just itching to grab this stamp set and go to town with this sketch!!!

I was So bummed that I didn’t have a moments time to play with this sketch during the last 7 days.  It was just one of those week.  I  drove over 800 miles, visited with out of town family.  Then today I woke up with a migraine that kept me in bed.  I am still struggling to see and think straight. So please forgive me if this post is shorter than usually ;0)

 Apparently I was not the only one who’s crafting was sidetracked by life’s little curve balls. My design team this week is struggling with lack of interested service, sick children(4 and 2 legged), and other unexpected occurrences. However those who had smooth sailing this week came up with some pretty inspirational cards. 

We are going to start of the inspiration with Heidi Van Lar’s Card.  She is an  AMAZING guest designer who is sharing her inspiration with us this month. You can always find TONS-O-INSPIRATION on her blog Van Laar designs.  Just take a look at this card she made combining sketch 34 and “Dandelion Dreams”:

Now who wouldn’t Love that card?? You can’t help but smile, can you?

 Dina Kowal is back with more inspiration this week.  The card she made is even sweeter on the inside than the outside believe it or not.  She used “Buns and Crunches” for her  Daaaahhling creation:
 

The inside of the card reads: “Is the person holding it” Who wouldn’t love to get a card that said that?

Here are the amazing and resilient Stamp tramps with this week’s contributions:

Amanda Sewell: Used Fangs or Fur for her sparkly “Edward Card”

Peggy Russell Used “Buns and Crunches” for her yummy and funny card:

Jingle used Tropical Birthday for her Festive and Funy card:

Michelle Guraud made two fantastic cards this week.

Fist she used “well Behaved” for her fashoniable creation:

Next she used “Friendly Fruit” ~for sale later this month~

Thank You to all of you who are participating in the sketch challenges!!!

 Later this week I will announce our next winner! 

Hope you have a great week with lots of time to spend with the people you love, and doing the things you love!

Ton’s of inspiration await you in today’s post.  From our fabulous sketch artist to the amazing designs of the Stamp Tramps.
Teri has come through again with another amazing sketch!!! SSD #029

Here is Teri’s “Dahling” card! She used the stamps from “ Birthday Donuts”  The inside of the card reads…sometimes it’s best not to recall how many you’ve had…..”

Peggy Russell Used Chocolate Volume #2 and gave everyone a Fantastic Sneak Peek!!!:

Michelle Giraurd used Chocolate Vol #2 in her delicious looking card!

Amanda Sewell’s funny card completes our Sneak peeks this week for chocolate Vol. #2:

 Jennifer Ingle “Jingle” Used Dandelion Dreams for this Botanical Beauty:

Erin Grotuegut also used Dandelion Dreams for her elegant creation:

Angela Thomas has me dreaming of a tropical paradise, and a big warm sun with her card.  She used Tropical Birthday.



Kandi Philips got sporty for her card and used “Havin’ a Ball”  which is a great and “well rounded” set -bwa ha!

Chelseas Van Wyk Used “Fangs or Fur” for her hillarious card this week.  Next week all the girls should have their set so you can have even more Peeks at this Fangtastic set!

One last official sneak Peek at this months sets that are due to be released on the 29th of June!!!

For you Chocolate Fans:

For you “Fur or Fangs” Fans:  Here is your second sneak “Peck”~ Well It’s more of a full blown kiss than a peck …..

So how many of you out there are Twilight fans??? 

How many of you like a bit of Eye candy???

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you’ll want to stay tuned to the end of this post for a special treat!!!! 

Now no sneaking to the end first... it will ruin the surprise.  Plus you’ll miss out on an amazing sketch, and some inspirational cards!

Here is Terri’s Rockin’ sketch for this week…..

and here is her fun and fresh card:

Now I know you want to go try your hand at the sketch but wait…..there’s more

Here are the stamp Tramps with more inspiration for you:

Angela T.

Michelle G.

Peggy R.  

Erin G.

Kandi P

Amanda S.

Jennifer I

Now for a peek at the pecks *drool: 

Here is a Stamp and a sentiment from “Fur or Fangs” which could unofficially be called “Eclipse” *Wink *Wink

Thanks To Cathy ~From Altered Art and Scrap Playground Here in Rapid City SD~  For her original and hilarious sentiment about switching sides once the shirt comes off…..

I’ll leave you with that Nummy Eye candy and a promise of more sneak peeks to come!

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. 

  Don’t miss the sneak peek of our 2 Newest stamp sets at the end of this post!

Here is this weeks Fresh and fun sketch from Jen Del Muro at I heart 2 stamp:

I am in LUUURVE with the card she made!!! She used stamps from Bras Vol #2~which is not yet available for purchase.

How adorable is that?????

Next we have my contribution.  I broke out the stamps from the NEW set “Holy Carp”.  That fish is So stinkin’ cute that he doesn’t even need to be colored in.  “Holy Carp” is the first stamp set where I hired another artist to design the images. Of course the sentiments, and  concept,  came from me and my goofball sense of humor.   I will be introducing  you to Jeff in a separate blog posting this week.

Please excuse the cat tail…It was the best picture I had managed on a rainy morning.  I didn’t realize Miss “nosey” had swished her tail at the last moment.  Of course, by then it was to dark out to get another decent picture.

Here are our amazingly talented guest designers and their creations for the week.

Jennifer Ingle ( Jinngle as you may know her) Used “Home of the brave” ~also being released next week~ to make this stunningly patriotic creation!

Classy and timeless come to mind when looking at Deb Felt’s elegant creation inspired by this week’s sketch. 

~Deb used the stain and coffee cup from Coffee Vol #1.  

Now when you see the next group of cards you will understand why I feel so lucky working with such a talented group of ladies that make up our design team. The stamp tramps have some up with cards that will get your creative ideas sparking!

Angela Thomas/Dandelion Dreams 

Michelle Giraud/You know you’re getting old

Kandi Phillips/Birthday Donuts

Erin Grotegut/Rustic Tiles

Peggy Rusell/Healing Wings

Here is your first look at “Holy Carp”.  This is an amazing set to make not only funny cards but masculine as well.   It is just in time for father’s Day but this set will get plenty of use year round!!!! Come back later this week to find out more about the artist who did the designs for this hilarious set.

Holy Carp! 4X6

  This stamp set is dedicated to two friends I grew up with, who are now pilots in the U.S. A.F..  The sacrifices made by those who serve (and by those who love them) are unimaginable.   To all who serve or have served in the U.S. military THANK YOU!  We are gratefull for your bravery, integrity, honor and dedication in serving our country. God Bless you all!!!

Home of the Brave 4X6

Next week join us for our Blog hop! We will be celebrating the release of  our two newest stamp sets!

Happy Stamping!!!

~Heather

 Here is one VERY SPECIAL (limited time) OFFER for a very special FREE stamp set!

Buy ANY 4 stamp sets and get one set of the unreleased BRA Stamps absolutely FREE!!!! 

That’s right, you can win them before you can buy them!!!!

*hurry quantities are limited!

Here’s how it works:

Buy any four stamps sets & receive Bras vol#2 OR vol#3 for Free.

It is as simple as that.

Due to limited quantities of both of these sets I can not honor request for one stamp set or the other. 

 However, you are sure to love either one ! 

 I will show the stamps sets on this post. 

 But at midnight on the 22nd of April not only does the offer disappear so do the images of both stamp sets. 

***This offer is good while the limited supplies last OR April 22nd at midnight.  If the bras sell out before the cutoff date, I will announce that on the blog.  These stamp sets are scheduled to be released in 6 months and 18 months. They will not necessarily be released in numerical order.

Sorry these sneak peeks images are no longer available …

Funny Bras Volume #2

Funny Bras Volume #3

With the two newest stamp sets that we are releasing tomorrow, plus the funny gray hares and chick chat sets from last month you have plenty of new ones to choose from.  IF you just found us you’ll have to browse our funny, inspirational, and best seller categories Just  to get started!