Blessings for the New Baby

I've been planning on making this card for a sweet friend who recently had a baby.

It is for a baby boy so I kept it pretty simple.

I used the new Over the Moon stamp set by Peachy Keen Stamps! I love the sentiments, stars, moon and cow. It is an awesome little set. I also used the Fun Stitched Edge Dies by My Creative Time to make my cute little wavy edge on the card. The little white scallop piece is some adhesive backed border that I've had for years.

I'm linking this up to the linky party on the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog. They are starting sneaks for their new release in the morning. I can't wait to see what it coming next! Have a great weekend! Hugs- Glora

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P.S. Peachy Keen Stamps has started up sneaks of their February release. They look awesome! You can check them out (along with information on how you can have a chance to win the whole release) by clicking on the link below!

Happy Valentine's Day

Well I know I promised I was going to join more challenges but it has been a CRAZY busy month. I did (thankfully) find a chance to sneak in a quick card last night. I had two challenges in mind with this card. The first is the Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons LOVE challenge and the second is the My Craft Spot's polka dot pattern challenge.

I made a shape card using my Silhouette Cameo. I used the print and cut feature. The files I used are all by Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbon Graphics. I used the Heart Balloon Cutting File, the Fourth of July Kids Cutting Files for the sweet little girl, and the Pumpkin Spice Circles and Spots digital patterned paper for my polka dot balloon and banner pieces. I used a die by My Craft Spot for the sentiment banner. It is called the Ribbon Banners Wavy die. The sentiment is from My Creative Time's Puffy Hearts Just For You stamp set and the little girl's darling face is from the Sweet and Innocent face stamp assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps.

I hope you enjoyed my little card for today. Hugs- Glora

Here are some quick links to some of the items I used:


 

It's a FROZEN Celebration!

I just wanted to share a fun poster and some cake decorations that I made. I love how these turned out and I hope you do too.

Here is the poster:

I used some new files from Lettering Delights for this poster. They are called Ice Princess and Ice Princess Party. I used the print feature of my Silhouette Cameo for these and I just hid the faces so I could stamp them with some Peachy Keen Face stamps. I used the Princess Face Assortment.

And for the cake:

For this one I used the same Lettering Delight Files along with the print and cut feature on my Silhouette. I once again stamped their faces with the Princess Face Assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps. I also used a bunch of awesome My Creative Time products on here. Emma came out with her Winter Flake Dies just in time. I also used the Build a Banner and All Around Birthday Time sets for the middle snowflake with the '5'. For the banner I used the Teeny Tags Layering Dies and the Anyday Bingo and Crossword stamp set, also by My Creative Time.

The celebration was a hit. I hope you enjoyed these too. Hugs- Glora

Pictures and links of stamps and dies I used for this project:

 

 

 

Congratulations on Your First Home!

Finally, I was able to sneak in here with a project. I've been super busy at work (this is always my busiest month of the year for work) but I've actually made a few things (most of them have been for the children I work with at church). I will probably schedule that post for Sunday... but in the mean time Pam and I have our monthly cut challenge today. This month Pam chose the cut and it is the cute house on the Sugar & Spice Cricut Lite cartridge.

I thought this cut would make a cute little first home card. The sentiment is from Peachy Keen Stamps. It is on PK-198 Love Birds & Sentiments. The die at the top of my card as well as all those sweet itty bitty hearts are from My Creative Time's 4x4 Journal Die + More. The house cut is from the Sugar & Spice Cricut Lite Cartridge.

I hope you enjoyed my card. Make sure to head on over to Pam's blog to see what she made with this cut. Have a great day! Hugs- Glora

Here are some pictures and links to the stamps and dies I used:

A Fresh Start...

Lots of things are changing in my crafting world right now. It is crazy to say but for the first time in 3 years I have absolutely no crafting deadlines (other than the one that my friend Pam and I do just for fun). It has been strange and left me in a bit of a creative 'slump.' It is going to take a little bit to get myself out of it completely but I've decided to sit back and enjoy what I already have been blessed with during those three years and to make the best of it.

I have limited crafting time being a wife, mom, part time accountant, Primary President (someone who watches over the children on Sunday at my church), etc. I've always been kind of picky about trying out for design teams and have only ever tried out for 5 teams that I can think of and in this order: My Pink Stamper, Scrappy Mom Stamps, My Creative Time, Market Street Stamps and Peachy Keen Stamps. I made two of those teams. I was on Emma's, My Creative Time Design Team for 3 years and am blessed to have EVERY stamp and die that she currently has in her store (that is until next week). I was also on the Peachy Keen Stamps Design Team for 2 years - it was a dream come true. I fell in love with their stamps from the moment I saw them and dreamed of one day being a part of their Peachy Family. What a dream! It was a thrill to design for two companies that I love so much. I don't think I will be trying out for any other teams any time soon so you can look for me trying to participate in more challenges (which I haven't found time to do in a long time) and using some of the many BEAUTIFUL products I already have just for fun.

Since I'm having a fresh start to my crafting 'career'. I've FINALLY decided to complete the challenge that my sweet husband issued me months ago (about 1 1/2 years ago actually). I've wanted to sneak the project in again and again but there just hasn't been enough spare time. Well I finally started it today and completed it too. If you haven't noticed I have a fresh, brand spankin new, blog title. It now includes my darling little boy along with my two sweet girls my husband and I. I had a blast creating it too.

I used the Dress Up Paper Doll files by Lettering Delights along with a bunch of the Mouse files by Miss Kate Cuttables. Their darling faces are from the In the Garden Face Assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps. I also used a discontinued set by Peachy Keen Stamps for my glasses. It was called Accessories Assortment One.

Well I just love both the companies I've design for so you can plan on seeing me promoting them here and there too ;).

Peachy Keen Stamps just had a new release and it is ADORABLE. You can get it for 20% off through the 12th so hop on over and check it out if you haven't already.

My Creative Time is having a new stamp and die release on Monday. It is my first release not being on the team and not knowing what is coming out has kinda been driving me CRAZY, so I'll be there with the rest of you checking out every little sneak.

Have a TERRIFIC weekend! Take care! Hugs- Glora

Rapunzel Book Cover

One of my favorite things I have used my Silhouette Cameo for so far has been for printing and print and cut projects. Sometimes life is busy and I don't have time to layer all of those cute pieces. In that case I can do the print feature instead. Here is a Rapunzel book cover I made. It slides into the front of one of those plastic notebooks beautifully and dresses it up just right.

I got the tower, Rapunzel princess, and font from Miss Kate Cuttables. I hid the face when I printed it out so that I could add a darling Peachy Keen Stamps face stamp. They just make EVERYTHING cuter!!! I use them whenever I can! The face I used is from the In the Garden face assortment. I colored in her mouth and added some chalk for blush and voila a cute notebook cover.

Speaking of Peachy Keen Stamps their new release of ADORABLE stamps just came out and they are on sale for 20% off. You definitely need to check these out HERE. Also, did you know that their stamp club of the month is now only $19.99 (including shipping, coordinating SVGs and a 20% discount for the rest of that month). Make sure to check that out HERE too.

Have a great day! Hugs- Glora

PKS January Release Blog Hop

Whoo Hoo!!! It's time! Our Blog Hop is officially underway! We are thrilled to bring you our latest release available now in our shop!

The designs this month were inspired by the classic nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle" and a sweet afternoon tea. You'll notice there are plenty of sentiments that would be lovely for Valentine's Day or any day you want to let someone know you're "sweet" on them. 

If you didn't hear, we’re switching things up a bit this year, and showcased four days of sneak peeks in the morning (1st – 4th) and are letting you catch up on all the fun at the end of the week with a big blog hop on the 5th!

If you've arrived here from Amber's Blog, you're in the right place. If not, you'll want to make sure you hop back to Peachy Keen Stamps' Blog to start from the beginning! Missed a stop? Don't worry, the PKS blog has the full hop order!

Isn't this fiddling cat a cutie?! All of these images this month are FANTASTIC. Definite must haves in my opinion! Kathy creates darling little characters like none other.

This kitty comes from the Diddle Diddle stamp set. The adorable sentiment is the Hey Diddle Diddle Mini stamp. Aren't they sweet? I used a DCWV mat stack for the embossed background paper. The die that the sentiment is on is by My Creative Time and is called the Stitched XL Label Die and the XL Label Die.

Our biggest excitement is that this year - a reformatted and better-than-ever Stamp Kit of the Month Club! Check out all the details below and sign up here.

NEW this year!  Joining the Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month Club is now better than ever! Check out the new details below:

• The Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month (SKOTM) will now measure 8.5"x 5.5"
• SKOTM membership will cost just $19.99/mo and will include DOMESTIC USA First Class Shipping. (This will keep the value below $20.00 in Customs for our International Friends!)
  • Canada/Mexico will pay +$4.00 for 1st class shipping (total $23.99)
  • International will pay +$6.00 for 1st class shipping (total $25.99)
• Stamp Club Members receive a FREE coordinating stampable SVG Kit each month (valued at $4.99)
• Starting in January, each SKOTM member will receive a special discount code for 20% off in their package to use for the entire month they are a member!
• The new kit will be available for purchase and new members on January 5th

***GIVEAWAY TIME***

Would you love a chance to win additional goodies? Simply hop to all the designers' blogs in the hop and leave a comment on each.  "Like" us on Facebook and leave us a comment letting us know what YOUR favorite nursery rhyme is and that you've liked our page.

Three lucky winners will receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate to the Peachy Keen Stamps Store! You must leave comments on each blog in the hop and on the PKS' blog to qualify to win.

Don't forget, as always, you can snag all the new releases at 20% off for one whole week - 1/5 - 1/12! Thanks so much for hopping with us, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks so much for hopping with us today!

Next on the list is Cassandra's Blog! 

Peachy Keen Stamps January Release

Hello Peachy Friends & HAPPY 2014! Today, we’re not only celebrating a BRAND NEW YEAR but we’re celebrating the beginning of the Peachy Keen Stamps’ January Release Week!

We could not be more excited to share peeks with you starting today with our January Stamp Kit of the Month (Totally Tea-rrific) and coordinating Tea Time Floral Background! These sets are perfect for a little tea party for you or the little ladies in your life!

We’re switching things up a bit this year, and will showcase four days of sneak peeks in the morning (1st – 4th) so you can catch up over your morning tea or coffee and end the week with a big blog hop on the 5th!

If you’re just popping in, be sure to visit the Peachy Keen Stamps’ Blog so you don’t miss a single ounce of inspiration.

I made a quick set of cute tags to share with you:

Aren't those sentiments and images sweet. I cut out some My Creative Time tags (the Stitched Round Tab Arrow and Tag die) and stamped them with Memento ink and colored them with Copics. I tied them off with some seam binding ribbon and string. Super easy but cute too. I hope you are loving all of the lovely projects that have been made with the new background stamp and the January 2014 SKOTM too. 

NEW this year!  Joining the Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month Club is now better than ever! Check out the new details below:

• The Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month (SKOTM) will now measure 8.5"x 5.5"
• SKOTM membership will cost just $19.99/mo and will include DOMESTIC USA First Class Shipping. (This will keep the value below $20.00 in Customs for our International Friends!)
  • Canada/Mexico will pay +$4.00 for 1st class shipping (total $23.99)
  • International will pay +$6.00 for 1st class shipping (total $25.99)
• Stamp Club Members receive a FREE coordinating stampable SVG Kit each month (valued at $4.99)
• Starting in January, each SKOTM member will receive a special discount code for 20% off in their package to use for the entire month they are a member!
• The new kit will be available for purchase and new members on January 5th

What’s a sneak peek week without some goodies to give away?

Leave a comment on all the sneak peek posts on the PKS blog and the Designer’s Blogs this week for a chance to win THE ENTIRE RELEASE! That’s right - one lucky guy or gal will win all 8 sets in this release! It’s like Christmas all over again! You have through 1/4 at 11:59 pm CST to comment on all posts. Winner will be announced on the PKS blog hop post on 1/5. 

Follow us on Instagram and repin our Sneak Peek Pins on Pinterest for an extra chance to win!

I LOVE MCT

Okay, you need to go and check out the awesome new Design Team that Emma has chosen for 2014 HERE. You are going to be impressed! I know most of these gals and just love them to pieces! I was lucky to have served on Emma's team for 3 years. These ladies are going to LOVE working with her!

Here are a few projects that I had sent in to tryout for the new team and since I've never shown them here I wanted to share them with you even though I'm not on the team this time around.

Here is my card,

For this I used the: Small Stitched Scalloped Bow Die, the Fun Stitched Edges, Floral Sentiments and Bloom Where You are Planted.

Here is my 3D project. It was a countdown to Christmas for my kiddos. They LOVED it!

Here is the whole view of it...

And here is a close up so you can see the details:

For this I used A Day in December, Treat Slider Box, Build a Banner, Just Tags, Square Stitched Goody Dies and Teeny Tag Holidays.

And last of all my layout:

For this one I used the Build a Banner, Stitched 4x6 Journal Die, 4x4 Journal Die and More, Treats for My Sweet and Piles of Smiles. Happy 2014 to all of you! In a few hours I will have a guest designer post for Peachy Keen Stamps with their new release so make sure to check that out too! Hugs- Glora