Celebrating Suzanne Dean

Morning, morning peeps.  The countdown to Christmas is here.  Just a few more days!  Well on my list of giving this year the name Suzanne Dean has been added.  Yup, that Suzanne Dean.  The ever talented Suzanne.  I am honored to be a part of Suzanne's DT over at CMC and I wanted to let her know that she is one fabulous lady.  So today I'm showing you the card I sent to her for all the support that she has given me this year.  It has been a blessing to work for her and get to know her as a friend.  Plus I was a secret stalker prior to being on the team because I think her Copic color is amazing.  I have had the chance to take her latest class 5 and I'm over the top happy with how much I'm learning.  If you have not taken a class it should be on your Christmas list. :-)Well Suzanne, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and nothing but blessings in the coming year. 

And to all my fabulous followers.  Thank you for blessing me with  your support and friendship as well.  This whole blogging thing was new to me in 2009 but through it all I have made the best of friends and that's why I keep doing what I'm doing.  You have been there for me doing tough times and through smiles.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  And to start off 2012 I'm going to be spreading the LOVE so make sure you come back and visit ALOT during 2012.  I think it's going to be a year full of blessings for us all.  Merry Christmas everyone!!

Hugs and happy stamping~

CMC Creme and Gold Challenge

Happy Friday everyone.  So glad another week is done.  I'm getting in the holiday spirit I think. :-)  So much going on that I haven't even gotten my tree up yet.  That is never a good thing in the Joy house. But I have been in my stamproom making my holiday cards so that is one accomplishment down.

Today I'm showing you a card I made for the new CMC challenge.  Suzanne challenged us to use creme, gold and white on our cards.  This was really a struggle for me but here's what I came up with.  I love this magnolia image for holiday cards.  To make the gold color I followed Suzanne's color cue and used YR23, Y11, Y15, E00 and E35 Copic markers.  I used E41 for the "white" color on her top. Suzanne teaches some great classes on coloring with Copics.  I'm now in the process of taking Class 5 and it's amazing.  I had this really glittery gold paper so that came in handy. A few punches of snowflakes, one of my Nestabilities dies and some gold ribbon and viola my card was done.  I hope you play along with us for the challenge.  The challenge is going to run through the holidays so you have until Jan 5th to get your project done.  I also want you to know that Suzanne is doing this challenge to support the Reading is Fundamental Foundation this year.  Please click here to find out all the information.  Well, gotta run peeps.  Have a fabulous weekend and see ya back here soon.

Hugs and happy stamping~

Winter Fun Hop and Challenge for YNS

It's release day and challenge day combined into one!!  If you have gotten here by way of Jen R's blog you are on the right track. If  not, start at the beginning of the hop over at Kerri's blog.  Your Next Stamp is having winter fun hop for the release of the new Holiday Globe set and the Fancy Frame die and stamps.  My goodness Karen has outdone herself with all of new stamps for the holidays.  Here are two crafty items I made using the holiday globe set.  This set has TONS of images to place inside the globe.  I'm entering this little box into the Paper Sundaes challenge too.  Hope they like it.  The hop will run from today until midnight Monday December 12th.

Plus it's challenge day also.  Man, so much goodness going on.  This challenge is to make something with the holiday/winder theme. I think I have that covered. :-)  The prize for this challenge is (3) $10 gift certificates.  That means there will be three winners.  Woo hoo!  Karen also has December specials going on that you won't want to miss the YNS store.  There are a variety of bundle packs and lots of stamps in the bargin bin plus the deal of the week.  How can you not shop with all that going on?  If that's not enough...shop now through Dec 25th and Karen will throw in a "little" extra something just for you. 

Whew, I know it's a ton of fun going on.  Don't forget if you are participating in the challenge you must use a YNS image and post it on the YNS challenge blog by Dec 20th.  Now our next stop on the hop is Maureen.  Oh you're going to love what you see next.

Hugs and happy stamping~

Heart Song Inspiration Challenge #27

Morning peeps.  Hope you had a great weekend.  Well it's Monday and the start of a new week of cards and creations.  LOL   Today it's challenge day over at Heart Song Inspiration and we challenge you to show off you holiday creations using red, green and white.  I know that you have these colors on hand during Christmas time so get to creating.  Today I used the O' Christmas Tree image.  I love this adorable image.  All the animals getting their tree ready for the presents that await.  So cute.  I added some Stickles in crystal to add a sparkly touch to my snow and branches.  Don't forget that Leah is having a DT Call as well.  We would love to see you join the team!

Hope you play along with us this week.  We would love to see your cards. I'm entering my card into the CAS-ual Friday challenge too.  Love the challenge this week.  Remember you have until Sunday at 6pm to get your cards loaded.

Hugs and happy stamping~

Sketch For You To Try

Hey friends.  I have been in my stamp room all weekend finally getting my Christmas cards done.  Thank the Lord.  I am so far behind but I do have about 50 cards done and 15 more colored up and ready to put together. :-)

Here is one of my Christmas cards.  I've had bear from Lilly Of The Valley colored up since last year but never used it.  Only had to color the hat and scarf, add some snow and I was done.  Woo hoo!!! The paper is from an old Stampin Up pack.  I can't remember the name of it.  I got the layout from this month's Sketch For You To Try challenge.  Love this layout Jen.

I have some awesome news for you too.  Suzanne from Color Me Creative has completed Classroom 5 and it's now available to everyone.  I've had the chance to get started on this class and Suzanne has really outdone herself.  If you are not registered for this great Copic classroom you are missing out.  Here's the link to get you there in a hurry.  Well back into the stamp room I go.  I'm like a little elf running on coffee and cookies today.  Yep, had cookies for breakfast.  You can do that when you're an adult.  :-)

Hugs and happy stamping~