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Hi everyone!

Boy have I been scrambling to get some cool samples ready for you this week as we have ourPapertrey Ink countdown! Countdowns, for me are now busier than ever as I work hard to design my projects, as well as share some sample ideas daily, using my monthly release of My Timeless Templates. If you are new to my templates-read all about them here! AND make sure you try the 2 FREE downloads 😀

If you have tried them, thank you! I get so excited with each release, and seeing what you all do truly makes my day.

This month is another exciting one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Introducing my newest template from My Timeless Templates ©! 

It is called the Take Long Tote© This template will be available for purchase on the 15th.

It is a perfect holder for all those beautiful cards we all make! With 2 pockets to hold your cards/envelopes or whatever else you can dream up, it the perfect tote for anyone. YES!  This fits your standard A2 size creations.

Keep reading.

This template works perfectly for this months stamp set release, which I am so excited to be peeking today as well, called Simply Stationery. It was designed by Candice. It is a set that is so up my alley, as I adore making card/stationery sets for people. (Justa in case you didn’t notice.)

This set I made was created using the DELUXE Stationery Kit. I hope you like it.

 You can never have too many card holders. As the days go on I will of course give you other ideas for this template too.

Stationery and cards are always the perfect gift, that keeps on giving. Having a perfect, easy to make package, to coordinate is a huge bonus, and really completes the package. It is so nice to have a variety of ways to present/store all your beautiful creations.

I decided use Black, Pure Poppy , Ripe Avocado, and white . 

Now upon looking at this set, one of the images caught my eye. It is a flower-like flourish. To me, it was just like my favorite flower-a tulip. I had to use it as my main focus.

Close up view of the tag

 My tag uses one of the sentiments in the stationery set.

Now the “with appreciation” is from Mixed Messages. The circle border is from Borders & Corners.

I added the flower element to tie the set together. I love how it can showcase your gift set is handmade.

Now inking my flower with dual inks was very easy.

I inked just the stem in Ripe Avocado ink.

Then I used the shape of the ink pad to ink just my blossom in Pure Poppy.

Stamped where desired. It went very quickly.

Now for the tag part.

I made my tag using the Labels 1 nestability, and a rectangle scallop border!

Here is a visual:

My white stamped tag was about 1 1/2 inches wide, then I die cut it.

Layered the tag piece, with the scallop border for the bottom. Punched a hole, and had a elegant tag for my stationery set.

Getting an elegant tag is easy peasy!

This is a side view of the Take Along Tote ©

As you can see, it has 2 pockets. One on the front, and one on the back. The choice of 2 is of course optional.

The front panel holds my stationery sheets from the Deluxe Stationery Kit. I folded mine in 1/2 like a card.

Here are the cards out of the pocket-

As you may notice I did a scalloped panel. I stamped the flower along that panel for a pretty simple touch.

I TRULY love this set

 Now the back panel -this holds my stamped envelopes to match.

See the envelope corner?

A stamped envelope is a little touch that can really make a big difference.

Here is a closer view of the card set all tied together: simple elegance

Now un-clip the top of the tote, and inside you can hold even MORE fun items.

Note: I just added 2 punched circles, stamped to match to make my clip (by making memories-as are the page pebbles that are in the center of my “with appreciation elements) a perfect closure for my tote. You can always punch a handle in the tote, or use ribbon etc, as you will see over the next few days here.

Tote open to reveal inside storage

I decorated the little tin to match, to hold stamps for mailing.

Inside this one I decided I would cover a note pad (I got a set of 6 at Staples for about $2). It has a magnetic closure. Designed to match perfectly, of course!! Very easy. This will help someone jot down any important reminders and such.

 I also included a pen in the set as well, with a little cardstock pen holder to match.

Isn’t that a nice surprise? Not only do you have two pockets as an option, but you can open it up for another great surprise, and more storage!

Well, that is it for me . I had so much fun making this. I hope you enjoyed my peek at the new stamp set, and md my latest template release!

Giveaway:

I love to hear your feedback. Leave a comment if you want a chance to win my completed project featured in todays post!

For more peeks make sure you check out Nichole’s blog!

OK I am truly -truly- exhausted!

Lots of posting/samples to share over the next few days! I hope you will check in daily to see it all.

Im posting my Sat. Sketch early so I don’t have to deal with it tomorrow. My brother moved out, so now we have to work on getting the play room completed, and take down our Christmas tree!! (oh and more stuff to make) Can you tell I’ve been REALLY busy! YIKES. At this point I may have to decorate it for Valentines Day. Why not? That could be fun. That goodness its a fake tree.

So here is the Saturday Sketch

Now looking at my sample, I may try this again!

Also-sorry for my quickie editing. I just don’t have it in me :C

My sample:

 Whootin Hi!

How cute is she?

I just colored my leaves in with my Copic markers. They aren’t suppose to be fully colored. They are like funky fall leaves 😀

Instead of a paper layer, I stitched a faux third layer! Can you see it??

I love the colors of this one.

Stamp set- Wise Owl, Rustic Branches

cardstock-dark chocolate, kraft sweet blush, white

Patterned paper- by Stampin Up

So that is it. I hope you get to try the sketch! Send us a link if you do

In the meantime, check out the sketch team:

Have fun with this one!

NEW RELEASE!

Lizzie Anne Designs New! Release images are now available!

Go check it out–>HERE! This card uses School Days-

* note: red/green/black again! I’m just loving this combo.

I’m loving this card too 😀

Close up of my details:

Also sorry this is so late, and short. My time is tight. I have a big post going LIVE at midnight.

Be back soon 😀

OH boy lots of emails about the movie thing-I haven’t given up on it-YET! I just honestly don’t have time to work on it right now :C I have CHA samples to get out the door for companies, and the Papertrey ink release (with my newest release of 2 My Timeless Templates– template samples to make) Pink Cat Studio, and Lizzie Anne Designs releases to work on as well. Am I crazy yet? NO not officially 😀

That doesn’t include my daily HAVE TO DO’s like care for the kids, clean the house, run the kids all over creation, move out my brother (still), help him set up his house, exercise, and cook-blah blah blah. Oh and go to Alexa’s post chemo appointment Friday-you get the idea. Im sure YOU are just as busy as I am.

Back to the post topic-Are you LOVING this release from Lizzie Anne Designs yet?

I still have so much more to show and share 😀 I had way too much fun creating. 

OK so peeking today:

LB So Much Love
LB Damask
SS Love Tattoo
SS Valentine Saying
SS Happy Birthday
SS Get Well Soon
SS With Sympathy

Friday Jan. 9th…Stamps released!!!!!!

On my sidebar I have links to all the design team members, so be sure to hop around! Also check in on the NEW! Lizzie Anne Designs Blog

I am beyond in love with the sentiments, and Damask!

WARNING: Told you I am on a red -green- black kick. You will see what I mean if you look over the last few days, and the days ahead! LOL!

Unfortunately I needed to send a Sympathy card to my Great Aunt. She is 92 years old, and doesn’t look a day over 65! Sadly when you live to be that old, you lose a lot of loved ones. Her son passed away unexpectedly, and I thought this would be a nice card to send her. I live far away, but want her to know we are thinking and praying for them.

I took the images in the set and layered them to create a pretty flourish image. This card is simple, but I just love the solemness of it. Not your typical sympathy colors-if there is such a thing, but I think its just so pretty.

I overstamped the sentiment. I love the look of that rather than just a stark, plain sentiment all lonely.

The layout is so pretty to me too.

The Labels nestability is just stunning! I used it on both my creations today. I could use it on every card I think.

OK moving on-

I also used the Tattoo single. The image is so beyond my usual style, but I enjoyed making it suit me. It was inspired by my above card.

What do you think? Did I “Lauren” it up?! LOL!

I think it looks pretty elegant, considering its a “tattoo” image.

This is a close up view-

Nothin fancy. Just had fun with it 😀

SO that is it for me today.

Id LOVE for you to help me get out of my color “rut” so if you want to leave me your favorite color combo, I’m open!

Till tomorrow-

This is post #2 for today! Scroll down to see some designs with Lizzie Anne’s NEW! Release 😀 

Well its become a monthly tradition that theMFT Design Team posts a blog hop!

If you didn’t start here, then go to Kim’s blog.

I am in LOVE with the set I am peeking today for theMFT release called Maid for you!

In “classic” Mft style colors (pink & black) I designed my card.

I think she is just so HOT! I love the sentiments in this set too. Totally crack me up.

I used a “love notes” sticker from SU! I had it about 2 years, and thought now was a good time to dust it off! LOL!

I made my “wallpaper” to match just by using a Copic marker and a gel pen. I think its cute like that.

Now the release party details:

New releases for this month include:
Maid for you (Who’s That Girl set for Jan)
Owl for all seasons Please see my other sample HERE!!!
Good Knight
Valentine Flopsey

My Favorite Things (www.mftstamps.com) is having a New Release Cocktail Party TONIGHT, January 7th from 9-10 p.m. Eastern time. This month there are FOUR new sets being released including a Who’s that Girl set that is Maid for You!

Head over to the MFT forum on www.splitcoaststampers.comto find out all the details and to find out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. We hope to see you there on Wednesday night.

When you are done here, you want to jump on over to Michele’s Blog.

Remember to scroll down!

Later 😀

I’m BAAACCCCKKK!!!

Thanks for all the info re: Amber’s Fifths Disease. She is doing OK. Thank you all for the concern. We are suppose to get rocked with snow today. I hope there is no school so I can get some work done without running around. Alexa is suppose to have her post chemo follow up, but there is NO WAY I’m going out in a storm for that.

On a happy happy note: My brother is moving today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m doing a big happy dance. Now we can make their bedroom into the kids playroom, which is right off my stamp room. Not sure if that will be a good or bad thing yet. I’ll keep you posted. Bottom line, it will be nice for them to have a place to set up for the baby. I will be helping this week and taking her shopping for baby stuff. They have NOTHING and no money. Good thing I love to shop and I have has 3 kids, so I  know what she needs 😀

Well in between the crazy little thing called life-I have been super busy whipping up samples and today, and I am excited about the card I have.  I actually made over 20 samples with the new sets! LOL! But want to spread the love a little bit, and not overwhelm you 😀

Today’s Peeks from Lizzie Anne are:

LB Tutti Fruity
LB In the Nursery
LB Things that Go
SS Supergirl
SS Knight

The actual release date of these sets is the Friday the 9th.

On my sidebar I have links to all the design team members, so be sure to hop around! Also check in on the NEW! Lizzie Anne Designs Blog

OK here is my Tutti Fruity sample:

A good apple-

I am in LOVE with this apple image. It was the first thing I inked when I got my new sets in the mail.The sentiments in this set are awesome, and I really went to town with the entire set (to be revealed later :D)

 I used a black gel pen to color in the “seeds”, and dotted my flower centers.

Can you see the 2 dry embossed flowers I did? I used an old SU! Brass stencil. I forgot how much fun dry embossing is-

I thought they were a nice SUBTLE element, and they matched the apple flowers too.

Now upon browsing my samples I see that I am in a RED mood. That and green. (oh and black!) I’m not sure what has me in that mode but I was obviously on a roll with it 😀

Next up I had to get a card made for Garrett—-> see this post. So I thought what better image than the Knight!

Now Garrett is being a brave boy, and battling the Cancer dragon! So I figured I’s make him a card for his bravery.

I loved the Knight, but needed “more” images, so I also used the Once Upon a Time set to help me out. That is where my castle came from and my dragon.

The dragon is done in shimmery pastels.

My paper is by SU! Im on a “use my old SU! stuff “kick these days. Maybe because I have an order to place and I want to feel like I am using some of what I have first??? Anyway-I hope he likes the card. More so I hope he wins his fight. I can’t stand hearing about all these sick kids. Its so sad.

Anyway-my sentiment is from Elzybells. It was just perfect.

The card is fairly plain and simple, but it is for a BOY so I didn’t want to overdo it. I just hope he gets lots of HAPPY mail!

Well thats all for me. Im wiped.

Thank you again for taking time to stop by 😀

Later

short and stout. Here is my handle, here is my spout!

I cannot get that crazy song out of head!!!

Hi all!

Grab your tea/coffee (or other caffeinated beverage of choice :D) and have a seat! I have 4 samples to share.

Im so excited for today’s post! Lizzie Anne Designs always has quarterly releases, so I always get excited for the days up to the big reveal! I think this release is my absolute favorite-overall- from them, and I have been with them almost 2 years!

Here is what is peeking today:

LB Tea Time
LB School Days
LB Welcome Home
SS Hoppy Easter

The actual release date of these sets is the Friday the 9th.

On my sidebar I have links to all the design team members, so be sure to hop around! Also check in on the NEW! Lizzie Anne Designs Blog 😀

So I hope you like the sets as much as I do! I have created so many samples that my head is spinning! I seriously could not stop, except I did need sleep, so had no choice (hehehehe)

For the first day of peeks,  I had to share samples with one of my favorite images for a stamp set-me being a coffee/tea set lover 😀 Its called Tea Time.

Two chairs, two teacups, two friends-

This was my favorite card for this set out of the 4 I made so far. Trust me, you will see lots more of this set.

I LOVE that sentiment!!!

I adore the several choices of tea pots, and tea cups, with the option of adding the handle/spout for the different pots. The sentiments are the best! I’m totally loving them all.

I chose these colors since they remind me of tea time in a summer garden. Just so happy.

I really like the layout in this one too. Not sure what about it that screams I LOVE IT, but I do.  I could use these particular images over & over again! I like the balance it has, and use of a large image, with smaller images.

Moving on to show you how the tea pots can be assembled…….

Tea for two

Is this not so cute?! I added the spout and handle.

I made this little tea bag holder card to give to a friend. The top tucks into the bottom flap closure.

 Inside are some tea bags with white tea. Really good stuff.

When I think of tea pots I think of my mom. She collects them, and I spend many hours on EBAY looking for vintage tea pots for her for all occasions! She has them all over the house. I love looking at her collection.

She always loves the ones with hand-painted roses, in pink. So, thinking of her, I took the plain one, and doodled some flowers with the tips of my copic markers to mimic the designs in the pots like my mom collects! I did the same on the tea cup image. I love how it turned out. Almost like fine China! OK so thats stretching it a bit, but I still like it.

The little hanging tag was done so the tea holder looks like a tea bag.

The embossed vellum layer is to also mimic the same look.

Pretty huh?

Now for a gift card-

You warm me up inside-

Wouldn’t this be perfect for a Valentine? Slide the gift card behind the “coffee” cup panel, and its perfect. This actually started as a regular card, (that was inspired by the 3rd creation in THIS post) then I decided to slide the gift card in there. Happy accident 😀

The colors really pop out too, and I love that.

Notice the steam? Its a heart image from the set-too cute.

Fancy a cuppa?

Can you tell I’m in love yet?

And that the flower tea cups are just my favorite? I still have ONE sentiment from the set that I didn’t use, and I HAVE to!! I love it, and have an idea sketched, but time was ticking 😀

This paper is by Chatterbox and is YEARS old! LOL! I just loved it too much in the past to use it. Now I am happy I waited. I love this simple design. The colors make it I think. I also love using tiny images as a focus too.

So there you have it!

My little peek for today 😀

I have at least 2 posts for tomorrow-so if you have time, stop by and say hi! Enjoy the enabling peeks!

Till tomorrow-

Back from the doctors-looks like Amber has Fifth’s Disease.

Basically a virus that looks like you have 2 slapped cheeks. Nothing we can do. Contagious 2 days before you breakout in the rash :C

Not a big deal, except for pregnant women-given that my brother’s girlfriend lives with us and is 35 weeks along we have to watch her. She will have a tidor drawn tomorrow, but given she isn’t in the 1st trimester and is in the 3rd trimester she should be good.

Fingers crossed

OK right now I want to throw my camcorder equipment out the window!

I have my first intro video-sort of a “tester” done, and edited (very amateur!) and can’t figure anything else out! GRR! I need to upload it somewhere, and then figure it out from there. Im so not computer savvy, so this is becoming a bigger deal than it should be, I am sure. I know this talk is getting old, but Im going insane, and wasting so much time, its ridiculous. Done for today :C That took up way too much of my time.

 Well in a happier note-C.C. Designs is having their release tonight at 10pm! Don’t miss out on them.

Check—>the blog <—for you chance to win.

Now for my sample 😀

Lots of love-

This is the GingerSnaps Hey Cupid set.

I adore the mushroom girl the most. She is just beyond cute.

Well I hope you can attend their release party tonight at 8pm on the forum–> HERE!

Im off to the doctor with Amber. She has a weird rash that is rapidly spreading!!!!!!!!! EEEK!!!!!!!!!!

So I’m off-