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Friday, June 7, 2013

*IBS June Release: Summer Flowers

Good morning-

Welcome back to day 2, of Inspired by Stamping hop.

Did you check out yesterdays release? No worries, click HERE.

So, yesterday I told you how this months release was my favorite....did you see why!!

Wait til you see the next stamp set.

Now, I LOVE anything flowers!!!

It doesn't matter the size or type of flower!!! I love them all.

Now, Joanna has created this AMAZING set called: Summer Flowers.

This set includes Dahlias, Zinnias, Pansies and so much more.

Let's take a peek at my sample card.

I love...love this card and the it's entire composition!!

I stamped Fancy Labels 2 on white cardstock and embossed with black embossing powder.

I stamped the frame again on regular printer paper. I cut out the center oval and placed it over the already embossed frame. It's best to use printer paper when creating masks, because it's not bulky and you will get clean lines. Once I had the mask, I stamped the flower inside the frame. Flower and background were colored using Copic markers.

Now, check out the background. Do you see the lightly checkered pattern?

Well if you do, great cause that is a new background stamp being showcased tomorrow.
So make sure you come back for even more eye candy.

Here is today's design team line up.

Deb

Pam

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:
~~Charisma Cardz Challenge #22~~
~~Dorcela's Creations #38~~
~~Fussy and Fancy #90~~

Hugs,
Nazeema "Calypso" Bastian

Monday, June 3, 2013

*SweetStamps #120

Good early morning-

It's Tuesday again!!! These weeks are just coming and going, so fast!!

It is time for another themed challenge over at SweetStamps.

This weeks challenge is:

DAD

For my card today, I am using this awesome image called: Lyle

You can tell he's just a grumpy old man, that just complains about everything!!

We all know people like that, right?!?!

Well I loved this image, the moment I laid my eyes on him and was extremely excited when I got him in my little hands!! :)

I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with my Copics.

Patterned paper is from MME: Breeze, one of my favorite papers. I am almost out and I will have to restock really soon!! I rubbed walnut distress ink, on the edges of all patterned paper, before matting them down. Added a few buttons, ran with twine. Happy Father's Day, is stamped with Memento: Cocoa Brown on kraft cardstock.

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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 #120 is:

DAD

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

FLIP FLOP CARD

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

~~Sketch Saturday #261~~

~~Pumpkin Spice #22~~

Sweet Stampin

~~Love to Create #68~~

~~ABC #31~~

~~Cards For Men #11~~

Hugs,

Calypso

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Sunday, June 2, 2013

*Scribbles Designs #5: For You

Hi Scribblers and Doodlers.

Today, is Scribbles Designs midway challenge:

Celebrate Mom or For a Special Woman w/ Flowers

Isn't a beauty??!! Love the the negative spaces between the petals.

I want to see if Sandy has a cut file for this image to, because it would be super fantastic to add patterned paper behind it, for a totally unique look. Just a thought!!

For my card today, I am using Flower 2.

hubby just bought me some new Spellbinders and I couldn't wait to put them to use.

So you have 15 more days to join us this month.

Remember the rules have changed over at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog.

You no longer have to use a Scribbles Designs image to play along with us.

If you do use Scribbles Designs images, you have unlimited entries.

If you don't use a Scribbles Designs image, then you are only allowed 3 entries per challenge.

So come by and check out the amazing inspiration.

There is also a freebie available for you to use as well.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

~~Simply Create Too Challenge #38:~~ Letter "N"

(Red, Bow, 3 layers, flowers, die cut)

613 Avenue Challenge #22

(Image, Patterned Paper, Sentiment, Die Cut, Glossy Accents, Pearl, Twine)

Hugs for now,

Calypso

Monday, May 27, 2013

*SweetStamps #119

Hello my sweet friends.

Oh what a great weekend we had here!!

Lots of sun, fun and great food!! Yummy.

It was much needed time with the family, friends and a change in our everyday routine too.

So, today at SweetStamps we have a F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. challenge for you.

This weeks theme is:

FLOWERS

For my card today, I am using Autumn Blooms, which is from one of my favorite ATC stamps from SweetStamps. I stamped the image with my new French Roast, Ink Spot and colored with my Copics.
The paper is from Farm House, called Sugar Hill. They worked so beautifully with my colored imaged.
Once I cut the image out, I rubbed the inside of the frame with Antique and Walnut distress ink.
I added twine and a bottom to finish off the card.

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

Next week's challenge #120 is:

DAD

Our monthly challenge, can be found HERE

Theme is:

FLIP FLOP CARD

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I would like to enter the following challenges:
Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #185

Make It Monday w/ Kraft Outlet

Hugs,

Calypso

*From The Heart Sketch #20

Hi everyone and happy Monday!!!

Today we have a new challenge for you over at From The Heart.

I really loved this sketch and decided to take it one bot further than I normally do.

Yes...I made a layout!!! I am so excited about it too!!

My son, Buddy loves his Giraffe Michael. He lives at our local zoo and we try to visit him at least once a month. The first thing we do is purchase to tickets to feed Michael. That way Buddy gets to spend a little extra time with his friend. He's can identify him from the herd in a minute and I think that Michael knows Buddy too. It seems crazy to say, but I am so serious. When we last visited, Michael was at the far East of the den and right before it was Buddy's turn, Michael came and ran the other 2 giraffes that were there. So it was just the two of them.

It is such a wonderful sight and feeling seeing Buddy and his pal Michael.

We just got updated that Michael is also now a daddy to two new calves: Dane and Sunshine!!

So I had to attach this sentiment which reads: "Simple moments make great memories"

So here is this weeks sketch:

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:
~~Dream Valley Challenge #57~~
~~One Stop Craft Challenge #230~~

Hugs,
Calypso

Sunday, May 26, 2013

*Sentimental Sundays #159: Outdoor Fun

Morning...Morning...

Today we have a new challenge for you over at Sentimental Sundays.

This weeks theme is:

OUTDOOR FUN

I know not everyone is having the best of weather situations, but let's start thinking about the activities we will be doing this Spring/Summer season.

We are being sponsored by:

Crafty City, who is ran and operated by Archana and Doodle Pantry, who provided the team with some amazing images to play with.

I am playing with Golfing Fish.

Now isn't this funny, playing golf underwater!! LOL

Oh I would not want to be his caddy...oh no..no!!

Every now and then we couple up with our besties and go on a mini vacation and we play caddy girls for our hubbies. I have even gotten good at suggesting which club to use. Imagine that. :)

So come by Sentimental Sundays and checkout our guests from Doodle Pantry and what the Sentimental Sundays babes created!! See you soon.

Hugs,

Calypso

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Monster Wishes

Hi everyone-

Happy Thursday to all of you!!

I have been sort of down lately...I know bummer right?

Well, I know the famous saying, things happen for a reason and I believe it. I do!!

Though sometimes it takes that special someone to just, clarify it and put it into a different perceptive for me.

So after much chatter and thought, I am doing just fine!!

Seriously, I am...I doing great! Now, it's time for me to get back on my "A" game! :)

I feel as though I got my Mojo today, because I completed 4 cards!!

I know crazy right?!?

I can't remember the last time, that has ever happened to me!!

So last night, I couldn't sleep, so I printed a few images and just started coloring.

I am sharing with you Party Monster, from Pollycraft. He's SUPER cute right.

Yes...Pollycraft is BACK!!! Yes, folks, she's back and has the cutest images in store.

I have boys and they are no doubt my little monsters. So when I saw the new monster images, I just had to get them all!! LOL!!! What can I say, I'm a sucker for cute monsters and fairies!! :)

This cute fella was colored with my Copics and the ever so cute sentiment is from Penny Black: Dino Party.

Patterned paper is from Echo Park: All About A Boy. The enamel dots you see were sent to me as a gift from my F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S friend Sherry, who is a queen of CAS cards. Thank you girl!!! :)

I added some glitter glue to the candle flare and the party hat.

Well that is all from me today...I will see you back tomorrow for my Stamp and Create w/ Magnolia post.

I would like to enter in the following challenges:

Pollycraft: DT CALL

Deconstructing Sketch #102

Hugs,

Calypso

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

dream, hope, believe.

Hello everybody!!

I figured I would jump on really quick, before heading to the park and show you a card I made using Hope and Dream image and sentiment from, From The Heart.

When I first saw the image, I automatically thought mixed media, but since I am not to skilled in my mixed media abilities, I stuck to my comfort zone!!! LOL

I am using this weeks sketch too!! Thought it was a perfect collaboration between the sketch, colors and image.

This is the inside of my card using the sentiment that comes with this beautiful image.

Like I said earlier, I am using this weeks sketch over at FTH #19, click HERE to join the weekly fun and a chance to win some free images.

Hugs,

Calypso

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Scribbles Designs Challenge #5

Hello buddies!!

Today at Scribbles Designs Challenge Blog, we have a new monthly challenge for you to join in on.

This months theme is:

Celebrate Mom or A Special Woman With Flowers

My card is very green, with a splash of red!! :)

Today, I am using Carl I (heart) you.

When Sandy sent me this image, I was had colored him right away.

I LOVE her frog images!!! This one has hopped his way to the very top!! :)

I know that Mother's Day is over, but you can never have too many cards for a special lady in your life.

It can be for a girlfriend, sister, auntie...or just because.

You have to check out what the rest of the DT has created and meet our new DT members, as well as GDT members. Lots going on, so come on by!

I would like to enter this card on the following challenges:
The Crafter's Cafe #16

Hugs,
Calypso

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Sketchy Friday #16

Happy Friday!!!

It's FRIDAY ya'll, can you believe it?

Where has the time gone? Hey, I'm not complaining, just looking forward to seeing the sun.

Now, it is time to get sketchy.

Today at Sketchy Friday, it is time for another brilliant sketch.

Here it is:

Don't you love those banners? I know I do.

I LOVE anything with banners or fishtails.

Here is my sample card.

I love how my card came out. My gorgeous little fishy was colored 4 times. I was initially going to go with a more goldfish...then later in the week, I changed my mind. I decided to add a different color of shading, but that was a mistake. So I recolored the entire image. I'm so glad I did, because I LOVE it. You can see a little bit of the orange/yellowish hues peeking out through the blue-ish green. I cut underwater elements using my Cameo, to create a more underwater scene to my card.

So join us this week and show us what you can do with the this weeks sketch.

Hugs.

Calypso

Monday, April 22, 2013

Birthday Wishes & STB

Hello everyone-

How was your Monday?

Mine was good actually..It was really hot and sunny here.

Which was perfect weather to get some much needed yard/gardening done.

We didn't finish, but at least the work is started!! LOL

Today, I had some time to play and decided to join in the fun over at Seize the Birthday.

I make a card and find myself not loading it in time...NOT this week!!! LOL

So here is what I created.

My image is from, From the Heart: Cupcake Mouse, which comes with a boy and girl mouse!!!

So I have another card already started for next week!!! SWEET!!! :)

I love my burlap stars!!!

When I use to cut them, I found that they seem to fray on me. Well I came up a new way so they won't fray.

I backed them on Socr-tape and then ran them through the Grand Calibur. PERFECT cut every time and they last for such a long time!!! Can you tell I am such a proud and happy girl. :)

STB #14

Get Inky #2

Songbird Challenge #18

Hugs,

Calypso

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sentimental Sundays #151

Ok...It's Sunday and it is BEAUTIFUL outside!!

The sun is warming up the pavement and the Chico (my Yorkie), has already found a spot to sun bathe in!!

So, I have to say that I am done with Blogger.

I had my post all typed, scheduled and ready to go, but it never posted.

My determination at this point is...I am switching it up!!

Yes, I will be opening a new blog...SOON!!!

I want a really cool, slick, fun, shabby and clean look though.

We will see what happens...but look for a new blog near YOUUUUU!! :)

So on to today's visit.

The girls and I have a fun challenge for you over at Sentimental Sundays this week.

Sonia, from and Sketchy Friday and SKdigi's, has designed a sketch especially for US!! YEAH!!!

I love sketches and I LOVE this one, not only that..the team was allowed to play with her cute images too!!

Here's this weeks sketch challenge:

And here is my card using Kitty Kitty #2

I wanted a black cat, when I first started coloring this image. Then it was way to dark and way to scary looking. So instead of starting over, I pulled out my acrylic paint and colored in patches of white.

I really like how it came out. I went back with a semi dry brush and just added little scratches of color.

PERFECT!!!

So...come on by Sentimental Sundays today or later this week and join us.

Take a chance at the sketch, you never know...you might be this weeks lucky winner.

Also, make sure you say hello to the girls too...They are all so amazing!!!

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:
One Stitch At A Time: Challenge #160
The Squirrel and The Fox: Challenge 42

Hugs.

Calypso

Monday, April 15, 2013

SweetStamps #113

Happy Tuesday blogging friends.

Are you ready for a Tuesday challenge?

Today at SweetStamps, we are asked to use a "RAINBOW OF COLORS".

For my card today, I am using Tristin and Elizabeth lil Sweeties.

I colored this gorgeous image with my Copic markers.

The patterned paper is from Echo Park, not sure of the name, but it worked perfectly with this image.

I created my own little rose clusters, using the Rose die by Cheery Lynn Designs.

The leaves are from the Flower Embellishment Kit 2 and the border die is also from Cheery Lynn and is one of my all time favorites.

Here is another straight on view of the card.

Is that not the cutest image? My best friend, had a twin brother and it reminds me of them.

They have a birthday coming soon.

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Join our weekly and monthly challenge

Next week's challenge #114 is:

Use 3 of any one item

Our monthly challenge can be found HERE.

Theme is:

Make your own background paper

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I would like to enter the following challenges:

PNDC #2

Decontructed Sketch #97

Addicted to Stamps #54

Hugs.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Sentimental Sundays #150

Hi everyone-

It's Sunday...Can you believe it.

I've been very quiet this week, because I am dealing with a toothache.

I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon, so we will see what they say.

So today at Sentimental Sundays, we want to see some "TAGS"

Your creation can either be a tag or have a tag.

This week, we are being sponsored by Dilly Bean Digi Stamps and the lovely Megan, allowed the team to pick and play with these amazing images. For my creation today, I am using Cinnamon #535

It was really hard picking an image as there are SO MANY gorgeous images to choose from.

Isn't she cute!!! Love the big heart on her dress and that BIG bow on her head.

I really had fun coloring her up and I am so pleased with the way she came together.

The sentiment is also part of package when you purchase Cinnamon. There are actually 4 sentiments and a trio of hearts. A gorgeous set.

Yes, that is the back of my tag. It's also a gift card holder.

HAHA...What you think about that!!! :)

I printed Cinnamon 4 times and did some fussy cutting and layering. I tried taking a detail shot, as it is so cool in person. My hubby thought I had embossed it, until I explained the process to my madness to him.

So swing by Sentimental Sundays and check out what the rest of the design team have created for this weeks theme and sponsors images. You will LOVE what you see.

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

Loves Rubberstamps Challenge #47

Dream Valley #54

Glitter N Sparkle #28

Catered Crop Recipe Challenge

Hugs.

Calypso

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Wishing you a joyous Birthday

Good morning everyone.

We are almost through the week, can you believe that?

Geez, time sure does fly or is flying!!

Today I want to share a card, I made for From the Heart.

This is one of the newest image that has been added to the From the Heart Store.

It is called Doodle Cake.

I love the colors of this card. The

It's really feels like a Springtime birthday card.

We have lots of birthdays coming up, so I am getting my cards made and ready, so prepare yourselves.

Supplies:

Paper: MME: A Mother'e Love

Cardstock: PTI

Medium Copics

Pearls: Recollection

Flowers: Memory Box: Floral Delights

Spellbinders: Oval

Other: Glitter Glue: Frosted Lace

Don't forget that From the Heart has two challenges going on right now.

This first is our weekly challenge, which can be found HERE

Next is the Stamp of the Month Challenge, which can be found HERE

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Fab N' Funky #166

Ruby's Rainbow: Birthday

City Crafter Challenge #154

Papertake Weekly: (Glitter, Die Cuts, Blooms)

{PIN}Spirational Challenge

Dutch Dare Card Challenge #212

Hugs.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

IBS April Release: Flowers and Frames

Good morning-

Happy Saturday to you all and welcome to Day 1 of Inspired by Stamping, April Release Blog Hop.

For the next 4 days, we will be showcasing 9 brand new stamps sets.

All these stamps will be available on April 10th, but join us for the next 4 days and feast your eyes on these amazing stamps and the creations, created by the team.

For Day One of the release, we are showcasing Spring Blossoms and Single Fancy Frame.

My first card is using Spring Blossoms and since Spring is in the air, I decided to go with a more vibrant spring color combination for my card.

I did some fussy cutting and some paper piecing for my Happy Spring card.

I can't wait for you to see the entire set, because the flowers and sentiments are just amazing.

I stamped the flowers, colored them with my Copics and cut them out twice. I added a bit of flock to the middle of the flowers, to give it a bit of texture.

For my second card, I am showing Single Fancy Frame.

I LOVE...LOVE this stamp. It's really fancy and very sophisticated.

See what I mean!!

And what I love best, is that the Fancy Sentiments stamp set, fits beautifully with this frame.

I stamped the frame and cut it out by hand. I then used the SVG file and my Cameo to cut out two additional sizes, for PERFECT matting. I added some dimension to the inside of the frame.

Used some Scalloped Crochet Lace and two beautiful Rose Buds, to bring my card to completion.

So before you head on over to visit the rest of my team, let me tell you about the contest we are also having with the blog hop.

Inspired By Stamping will be offering free shipping for 24 hours after the release AND if you purchase the April Bundle, you will receive an automatic 10% discount at checkout. Please keep in mind that even though Inspired By Stamping is in Australia, any purchase over $35 has free shipping, so there is no need to worry about shipping rates! Just enter "April", at the end of checkout.

So how about a chance to win $25 to Inspired By Stamping Store.

Leave a comment today and everyday til the 9th, on Joanna's Blog and a winner will be randomly selected.

So if you like what you are seeing, wait til you see the rest of the sample cards the design team created for you. They are all so amazing and inspirational and I am proud to be amongst these talented women.

Colleen

Irit

Leah

Pam

Deb

Cindy

Kendra

Grace

Vicki

Calypso

Joanna

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #192

Happy Campers #14 (card #1)

The Sisterhood of Crafters (card #1)

PSC #73 (card #2)

Whimsy Inspiration #57 (card #2)

Love Rubberstamps #46 (card #2)

Creatalicious Challenges #47 (card #2)

Hugs,

Calypso

Monday, April 1, 2013

SweetStamps #111

Hello my sweeties-

It's Tuesday and that means it's SweetStamps time!!!

This weeks theme challenge is:

Spring Pastels

Here is my card for this weeks challenge.

I used Cabbage Rose, which I completely love.
I colored with my beloved Copic markers.
My patterned paper is from Simple Stories: Vintage Bliss.
I think this paper went to well with this flower. I kept my card embellishment free, because I wanted to keep the focus on the flower, since this card has lots of colors in the paper.

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