Stampin' Sweet

This is the last few days of the March My Pumpkin Challenge.... Say it With Flowers !  For my sample this week I wanted to use the "hello sunshine" stamp from the kit and I thought it needed a sunburst. I pulled out my Kinda Eclectic stamp set for the sun and the butterflies. I usually try to only use what is provided with the kit, but I needed the sun!  Last week I did not have a moment to post my sample but you can see it below. We had two snow days due to a spring blizzard and then I caught some weird bug that is going around. I really like the Basic Black card stock with the flowers from the kit, I think it makes them pop!   I hope you had fun with this kit. I think there was so many fun alternatives. If you have a moment visit the My Paper Challenge and share your creations or leave with some inspiration! Thanks for stopping by!

I changed it up this week! On my Pool Party card stock I stamped the pretty rosette all over using VersaMark. I kind of made my own Designer Series Paper. Then to add some color, I stamped the rosette in Blackberry Bliss on the washi tape tag (Included in the kit). I also roughed up the edges of the Pool Party card stock and sponged the edges with Crumb Cake ink. I also sponged the Pool Party card stock lightly all over with the remaining ink on the sponge so it looked a bit antiqued. I thought the leaves were pretty and thought they could stand alone without the flowers on this card. What have you created with this kit? We would love to see what you are making! Please visit the My Pumpkin Challenge for inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

We have another round of Say It With Flowers this week over at the My Pumpkin Challenge . This is such a pretty kit, I probably said the same thing last week. Speaking of last week, I cut a 3/4" strip off of one the card bases for my project. This week, I used the cut card base for my sample. You can see below, my shortened card base. I adhered a strip (1 1/2") of Gold Glimmer Paper to the inside of the card base so it shows through the front. Then, I placed the gold spiral flower and thinking of you banner to over hang a bit so it balanced out! We love to see what you are making! Be sure to share your samples over at the My Pumpkin Challenge ! Thanks for stopping by!

Welcome to the March Paper Pumpkin Challenge. Can you believe it is March already? I can feel spring in the air, although I bet one more snowstorm sneaks in before Spring officially arrives. Springtime makes me think of flowers which of course is perfect for our theme this month, Say it With Flowers! The February Paper Pumpkin kit was so beautiful. I love it all, plus they included such pretty envelopes! Be sure to send those lovelies out, the recipient will feel glamorous opening it. For my Challenge samples I try to change it up using the items included in the kit. This week, I cut 3/4" from one of the card bases and adhered it the right edge of the card base as shown above. Then, I rounded the corners. Then I embellished with the flowers and stamps from the kit. Not much change but I like the pop of color. Be sure to visit the My Pumpkin Challenge for more inspiration and to share your creations! Thanks for stopping by!

This week I will share the story of my daughter, my mini me! She has my heart. She is the sweetest, kindest and funniest 12 year old I know. She is just so happy and she always brightens my day. She is smart and witty. She wakes up in a good mood every single day. My son probably does not realize it yet, but he really has the best sister ever. She is my volleyball player. She is my dancer. She is so full of energy and life. I learn lots from her good nature. Everyone tells me it will all change when she turns 13. For now, I will embrace it! I hope she keeps this spirit forever. I am blessed to have her as my baby girl! The card above was inspired by my love for her. The hearts, the love, the bling! Just because it has a heart does not mean it is only for Valentine's day. I love her everyday. This is the last week for the February theme. Check back next week for a new Challenge. Be sure to share your creations over at the My Pumpkin Challenge ! Thanks for stopping by.

To continue with the My Pumpkin Challenge theme this month, I will share my story about Child #1. My Son. My firstborn. He is fourteen years old, but he will always be my baby. He is funny, stubborn and confident. He eats like a teenage boy. He is bigger than me and keeps me on my toes. He spends his free time playing video games and watching movies. Every once and awhile he will still cuddle with me and twirl my hair in his fingers. His passion is baseball. He practices six days a week. Sometimes with his team, sometimes on his own. I love to watch him play and I am his biggest fan. As you could see from the photo above, he inspired my card this week for the My Pumpkin Challenge . It can be a Valentine's Day card or just an everyday card to say, Hey, I love you kiddo! I hope you will visit the My Pumpkin Challenge to see what the Design Team has created this week and also to share your story this month! Thanks for stopping by.

The new My Pumpkin Challenge for February is Share Your Story . My story begins with the loves of my life! This week I made a treat bag, that could be hung on a door knob, and instead of candy it is filled with love notes! You can see the paper hearts folded in half above. On each note I have hand written a reason I love My Guy or why I think he is special. I will do the same for my kids! It is a fun project. What have you been making with your Paper Pumpkin kits? We would love to see your creations. We also love for you to visit the My Pumpkin Challenge . Check out what the Design Team has made and what everyone shares this month at the linky area. Thanks for stopping by!