{SS} #164: Easter

Good morning!
Can you believe how fast the month is going?!?!  I can't believe we are in April already!!
I am here this morning to share a project I created for this weeks challenge over at SweetStamps.
This weeks theme is:
Easter

This card consists of 3 different stamp sets!!  Yes three!!!  The only fussy cutting I did was creating the mask for the images, but those can always be reused if stored properly.
I love Easter and we normally have plans to head up North to the cabin, but we decided that with everything we have going on this month, we would put it off for a bit.

Here is a close up of the image and how beautiful the image looks when created in layers. 

It did take me several attempts to get the position just the way I wanted it.  I have to say it was well worth the hassle.  :) 

So I hope that you will join us this week and show us your beautiful Easter creations as well. 

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #165 is:

Anything Goes

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Fun Folds
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I would like to enter the following challenges:
Card Mania #64

Make My Monday

Stamp and Create: April Challenge 
613 Avenue #66
Dream Valley Challenge #79

Hugs, 

Calypso 

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{SS} #158: Your favorite Color(s)

Good morning sweeties!
Today, I am sharing a project piece I made for  SweetStamps.

This weeks theme is:
Your Favorite Color(s)

My favorite color combinations are: purple, yellow and green!

With Spring in the air, I knew the color combination would be perfect for the season. 

I stamped the silhouette in fortune teller ink and decorated the edges  with flourished, flowers and gems.  The beautiful paper is from Kaisercraft and it compliments the image beautifully. 

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #159 is:

Spring Flowers

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Fun Folds
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I would like to share this card in the following challenges:

SSC70

Crafting from the Heart #7

Hugs, 

Calypso 

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*From the Heart Sketch #31

Happy Monday!!

Oh...my weekend ended so fast!! 

We had such a great time and hubby is another year older, wiser and even more looking!! :) 

With all the love in the air this weekend, I had to color up a new and beautiful image, created by Faith. 

Of course, every Monday From The Heart, has a new sketch for you to play with it.

So I used this opportunity to make this gorgeous card.

This is image is called True LOVE and Faith created this image to celebrate her 15 year anniversary. 

Beautiful right!!!???   Love the pink, grey and black color combination, with the little bit of glitter.

Check out this weeks sketch as well.

EVERYONE who enters will receive $1 to FromTheHeartStamps.com. Use it as a discount, or save them up to earn a free stamp. I'll have a new sketch for you next week. Linky will close on Sunday at 10PM EST. Join us on Facebook and “Like” our page to see sneak peeks of the next sketch.

I would like to enter the following challenge:

Natalie and Amy's Challenge

Hugs,

Calypso

*Stamp and Create w/ Magnolia #14

Happy Friday everyone-

Well I am almost back from vacation!! Have you even noticed that I've been gone??!  :) 

Well it is time for another challenge at Stamp and Create w/ Magnolia.
The challenge theme, for the next 2 weeks is:
Christmas in July

For my card today, I am using Dancing with Stars Tilda, which I have colored with my distress inks and markers.  I am really loving coloring my images, especially my Magnolias in this medium.  I have used MME: Lost & Found Christmas for my background paper. Added tons of Stardust the edge of the card base, Tilda's wings and the rolled flowers. Crystal glitter glue the trim of her dress.
The base of the card was created/cut using my Silhouette.
Hope you aren't blinded by all the bling but, I do love the way it all looks.

I am excited to say that I have started my Christmas cards already!! I have been taking great advantage of all the Christmas in July challenges and this is my first Magnolia Christmas too! :)
So I am feeling quite cheeky with myself.

So grab your Magnolia's, your favorite Magnolia Christmas stamp and join us!!

Prize:

The rules for our challenges are:

~ Each Challenge has a Seasonal Theme as well as a standard challenge. You must comply with both themes to enter the challenge.

~ You must use a Magnolia stamp to enter the challenges.

~ You are welcome to combine your card with as many other challenges as you wish.

~ No back linking - your entry must be a new creation.

~ You must be a follower of the challenge blog to enter the challenges.

~ You must include a link to our challenges within your entry post.

Failure to follow the rules of the challenges will result in your entry being deleted from the challenge.

I would like to enter the following challenges;
Delightful Challenges
Eureka Stamps #48
Crimbo Crackers #46
Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #61
Sweet Sketch Wednesday #215

Hugs,
Calypso

*SweetStamps #126

Good morning sweeities-

How is your week going?

Did you hear the news?  SweetStamps added a new collection line!

18 amazing ATC stamps, called ArtstfArtsy.

Today's challenge at SweetStamps is:

ANYTHING GOES

I another elaborate project in the works, but time got away from me and it just didn't get finished. 

I promise that I will share with you in the next few weeks to come.  So instead I made a card, which I am swooning over!  I just love the pink and gray color combination.

These new ArtsyfArtsy stamps are so amazing!!  I have had so much fun creating with these stamps and I can tell you, you will be seeing a lot more of them too!:)

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #127 is:
X-Mas Greenery

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Chalkboard Technique

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I would like to enter in the following challenges:
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #89

Hugs, 

Calypso

*Sentimental Sundays #162

Morning again!!

I am with this weeks card for Sentimental Sundays weekly challenge. 

This weeks challenge is a recipe challenge:

1-Image

2-Die Cuts

3- Patterned Paper

4- Embellishments

I am using Hula Diva, which was donated for the team to use by this weeks sponsor: Meljen;s Designs. She has been colored with Copics, which does not count as one of the ingredients for this weeks challenge.  So here is the break down of what I used:

1- Image (Hula Diva) 

2- Die Cuts (Oval and Corners)

3-Patterned Paper (by Crate Paper)

4-Embellishments( Glitter Glue, Flowers, Stitching and Bling)

So I hope you will take this weeks challenge and apply to your cards this week and join us.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

 I would like to enter the following challenges:
Digi Sketch Challenge

Cheery Lynn Challenge #88

Hugs,

Calypso

*SweetStamps #124

Happy Tuesday everyone!

It is time for another themed challenge over at SweetStamps. 

This weeks challenge is:

SNOW

Can you believe that we are over the half way point to 2014?

Time is flyin...and Christmas will be here before you know it. 

So this week, we want to see some snow on your creation. 

For my card today, I am using Stitched Button Snowman, which I colored using my Copic markers. 

I adore this snowman and I am glad to start my Christmas collection for 2013 with him.

I created a window scene with the snowman and I know he doesn't belong in the house, but let's not take my card with literal value, please! :) 

I added liquid applique to the window and grass bush in the planter box.  

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

You can use any stamp on your challenge entry, but if you use a SweetStamps image, you will get two entries into the giveaway! To enter the challenge, please add the URL to your actual blog post or online gallery to the InLink at the end of the post. Please do not link to your main blog, we want to be able to find your post to leave you comments. Also, please link back to the SweetStamps blog.

Remember, you can only enter the challenge one time, use a SweeStamps image to get an extra entry in the challenge. Please limit the amount of challenges to 10 (including SweetStamps). You must link back to SweetStamps on your blog post.

Next week's challenge #125 is:
Parchemnt Christmas

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

Chalkboard Technique

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Entering the following challenges:
Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #87 Christmas In July



Hugs,
Calypso

*IBS June Release: Say it in French

Morning!!

It's day 3 of, Inspired by Stamping June release. 

Have you been following along?

Have you decided which set is your favorite yet?

Don't decide yet, cause there are still three more sets you need to see. 

Today, I am sharing with you two of the three sets.

I am swooning over these new stamps.

I am using Morning Glory flowers, from the Summer Flowers, that was previewed yesterday. 

I colored them with Copics, but I also stamped them in the background, using versamark ink.

Check out the chicken wire!!! That is one of the new background stamps called: French Country Backgrounds.  I stamp the chicken wire onto actual chalkboard paper and embossed with white embossing powder.  I love this new paper, because it makes the embossed image really stand out.  

How about that sentiment!!!  

You know, I am all about my sentiments and this will be my first stamp set in another language!!  

I am now the new and proud owner of: Big Notes in French II!!! :) 

I hope that you have enjoyed my card today and will hop along to see everyone's creation 

Here is today's line up:

Joanna

Colleen

Deb

Kendra

Irit

Leah
Gloria

Shani
Grace

Tina

Calypso

CONTEST!!!

June 6th - June 10th, we will be giving away blog candy. 

Each day , one lucky winner will receive the featured stamp set or sets for that day, 

Winner will be announced daily on the June Winner Page @ 7pm Brisbane the following day. 

You must leave a comment to be eligible to win on Joann's Blog. 

Only one comment per person. 

Each winner will be randomly selected. 

June 10th, will be the full release on Joann's blog. 

Free shipping will be available on all orders $25.  This will start on the 10th and will be available for only 48 hours, June 10th- June 12th @ 7pm Brisbane the following day.

The entire June Release will be available as a bundle, for a 15% discount.

Entering the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #83

Allsorts Challenge #210

4 Crafty Chicks #145
Designs by Divas 

Nazeema "Calypso' Bastian