Sweet Summertime Pinwheels!

Stamps:  Flourishes Taglines set

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Neenah Cardstock; Echo Park Sweet Summertime DP

Accessories:  Echo Park Sweet Summertime sticker elements; Yellow satin ribbon; stick pin; archival pen for doodling

Hello!  This week I decided to pull out my Sweet Summertime Echo Park papers to make a birthday card for a friend.  I love having the sticker element sheet that matches the papers.  It is easy to pull a card together without a lot of effort.  The taglines set from Flourishes is my go to set when it comes to sentiments on the fronts of my cards.  I love the font, and they are the PERFECT size!  I have been doodling a lot on my cards lately.  I like the look of it and it gives it a fun look!

Make sure you stop in the Paper Maniac store to see all of the fab sales they have going on!

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

So Tweet Tag!

I am tidying and re-organizing my craft studio, and have found all kinds of cards and projects that haven't made it to my blog!  Here is a little tag I made while scrapping with some neighbors a few weeks ago.  I cut out the birdhouse from some Jillibean Soup DP.  The letters are Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type.  The stick pin is Jenni Bowlin and the stamp is from Scrollworks.  The ribbon is from my stash!

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Two Peas In A Pod!

Hello!  Today I have a OLC I made for this week's CAS challenge over on SCS.  The theme this week is Gardens.  Hope you get a chance to play along with us!

I used a newly released set called sweet4babies from The Stamps Of Life.  This is by far, going to be my "go to"  baby set.  I wish I had this set back when my twins were born!

Some of the many benefits of being a TSOL club member, are that you get 15% off the price of stamp sets, and you are able to purchase the monthly special release sets earlier than everyone else!  Great stamps at a great price.  Shipping is always $1 per set!  There isn't a stamp company out there that can beat those shipping prices!

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Back From Vacation!

Hello!  So some of you may have wondered where in the world I have been!  I went up to my parent's cottage in Michigan's UP for the week.  We had a fabulous time and I had a couple of tearful boys when it was time to leave.  My hubby couldn't go with us (big sad face), so I was anxious to get back to see him!  I scheduled all of my posts for the week, but unfortunately you can't get internet access on the island!  My dad is trying to fix that for me, so maybe next year!

I hope you are all well, and can't wait to get caught up on looking at all of your blogs!

Great big hugs and glad to be back!

Emily

EIC100-LOTS OF PRIZES! HUGE GRAND PRIZE!!!

HOORAY! It's Etsy Inspired's 100th challenge! We are so happy you have joined us! There are a ton of fabulous prize giveaways, that you will not want to miss out on!

This week Cathy Walters is our shop for you inspiration.  She has some fabulous pendants to spark your creativity this week.  I was inspired by the monogram pendant below.  I used stamps from Unity's July 2010 KOTM for my card!  This is a OLC (one layer card).  I added some bling to the damask stamped pattern.

Here is a list of our fabulous sponsors this week:

Softpencil Designs
Limelight Papercrafts
Lawn Fawn
Unity Stamp Co.
May Art

Make sure you leave a comment on each of the DT's blogs for a chance to win fabulous prizes on each blog! I will be giving away the fabulous store exclusive "She" Unity set to one lucky winner!  There will also be two giveaways on the EIC blog.  The fabulous grand prize of 100 different paper crafting items and a $10 gift certificate to Soft Pencil!

Make sure you link your project to the EIC blog HERE.  Use keyword EIC100 when uploading to online galleries!

This is going to be so much fun!  Good luck!  

Emily 

Christmas in August!

Hi there!  Today's card features the newest release from The Stamps Of Life, Trees2build set.  I decided to make a Christmas card with it.  I call this my Charlie Brown tree!  I stamped the big tree branch in brown ink and then used the various sized leaves and stamped them vertically to look like ornaments.  I added some details with my Sakura Stardust gellyroll pen.  I did some sponging and distressing and added some jute twine to give this card a primitive look.  I really like how it turned out!  You can see this wonderful set below!

Thanks A Bunch! Paper Maniac

Stamps:  Garden Variety-Unity

Ink:  Memento

Paper:  Bazzill CS; Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety DP

Accessories:  May Arts red burlap string, button, scallop border punch

Hello!  This week Paper Maniac's theme is thank you cards.  I decided to use some Garden Variety paper and stamps for my card.  I love that Cosmo Cricket and Unity have teamed up to coordinate papers and matching stamps!  Heaven, I tell ya!

Make sure you check out the weekly sales in the store!

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Hippity Hop-Music Of My Heart...

Happy Hippity Hop!  Is everyone excited for the new release?  I know I am!  Some fabulous stamps in this release!  I used an oldie today to make a card with some seam binding I hand dyed.  Love that stuff!  I used the set, Music Of My Heart for this card.

I hope you get inspired by all of the wonderful projects on the hop today!

Emily

The Stamps Of Life-Tress2build August club set!

 SCROLL DOWN FOR MY VERVE POST!

Hello! It is the first of August so you know what that means!  A new club set from The Stamps Of Life!  I LOVE this set!  It is so versatile, and you can do a lot with the tree/branches!  Today I made a fun, bright summery card with this set, but stay tuned for some great winter themed cards with this set, too!  I used paper from myFriendly Forest collection by Colorbok!  Those of you who have been following me for awhile will remember my obsession with this paper! LOL!  I paper pieced the tree and the sun (the sun is from summer4fun set).  The little squirrel at the bottom is actually part of the paper.  I lined him up so it looks like he is looking up at the tree!

If you are not familiar with the monthly club, let me fill you in.  Each month, you will receive a new stamp set shipped out the first of the month.  The cost of this set for club members is $10.95 and ships for only $1!!! Who can beat that price?  Every month The Stamps Of Life also releases three other sets that you will get a discount on if you are a club member.  Buy one or buy them all!

Have a great day!

Emily

Verve Anni- VERVE-sary Blog Hop!

Hello!  You should be arriving from Mercy's blog. If you just discovered the Verve Anni-VERVE-sary Blog Hop, then you will want to start at the beginning at Julee's blog and hop on through!

I will keep this short and sweet, since there are soooooo many participants!

Your next stop on the hop is the wonderful MARTHA!  Have fun!