Grand Prize Winner

Wow! What a week. Thanks to everyone for stopping by and posting such great comments on the projects and new releases from Shirleys 2 Girls. The grand prize winner is:

Stephanie from Handmade creations by Stephanie

Congrats! For those of you who didn't win you will soon be able to purchase the new releases soon. Unfortunately there were some technical difficulties that need to be ironed out after the sisters return from CHA. They are currently in transit.

Skater Mazie

Today’s stamp of the day is 'Yoga Mazie' from Shirley's 2 Girls. You have a chance to win her if you check out the samples that Justine and Erin have to share with you. All you have to do is leave a comment on their blogs to let them know how much you love their samples and Mazie. Be sure and come back here tomorrow for a chance to 'win a COMPLETE SET OF THE NEW RELEASES. The NEW releases will be available for purchase at midnight, July 30th!! For a complete list Sneak Peek Week of events as well as the sneak peek winners, go HERE.

Yoga Mazie

The week continues with Shirleys 2 Girls sneak peek week. Today’s stamp of the day is 'Yoga Mazie' from Shirley's 2 Girls. You have a chance to win her if you check out the amazingly creative samples that Justine and Karolyn have to share with you. All you have to do is leave a comment on their blogs to let them know how much you love their samples and Mazie.

Be sure and come back here each and every day between now and July 30th for a daily chance to ''win the stamp of the day'. Not only that, but one lucky winner will win a COMPLETE SET OF THE NEW RELEASES at the end of our 'Sneek Peek Week'!! The NEW releases will be available for purchase at midnight, July 30th!! For a complete list Sneak Peek Week of events and the daily winners, go HERE.

I didn't feel right about not posting a sample so I made a quick one just so you can see how adorable this Mazie is. I think she is slowly becoming my favorite.

Mazie Rocks Out

Today’s stamp of the day is 'Mazie Rocks Out' from Shirley's 2 Girls. I just know you’re going to love her! In fact, you have a chance to win her if you check out the amazingly creative samples that Pat and Karolyn have to share with you. All you have to do is leave a comment on their blogs to let them know how much you love their samples and Mazie.

Be sure and come back here each and every day between now and July 30th for a daily chance to ''win the stamp of the day'. Not only that, but one lucky winner will win a COMPLETE SET OF THE NEW RELEASES at the end of our 'Sneek Peek Week'!! The NEW releases will be available for purchase at midnight, July 30th!! For a complete list Sneak Peek Week of eventsand the list of winners, go HERE.

Peace Dog

Today’s stamp of the day is called Peace Dog and is from Shirley’s 2 Girls’ NEW releases! Like all the others this little number will be available for purchase on July 30 at midnight. See how you can win it below.

In order to win the stamp of the day just leave a comment on this post and head on over to Debbie and Joy's blog. Leave some love there and you will have a chance to win the Peace Dog stamp set. And remember that there will also be one lucky winner at the end of our 'Sneek Peek Week' (July 30th) to win every one of the new releases! Stay tuned until the end of the week to see if you've won. For a complete list of events, go HERE. Here's my sample for today:

Think beaded curtain and flower power. Also notice how my card is featuring another new set called Peace inchies. This is a separate set that can be used as the main image or used to create your own embellishments. Cool sentiments too.

Fore!

I'm not sure how many times I've heard someone say how much they struggle making masculine cards. I know I do. But when I saw this cute little image from KLM Designs I just had to take the plunge. It's called Golf Buddy. It also comes with 3 sentiments so you can mix it up a bit. In fact all the KLM digital images come with sentiments. So the more stamp sets you have, the more ways to interchange sentiments. You gotta love that.

Also make sure you scroll down to see which Shirleys 2 Girls image is featured today and get the details on just how you can win Beach Maize.



Stamps: KLM Designs - Golf Buddy
Paper: Chocolate Chip, White, Pebbles Inc. DP
Accessories: Copics, Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, CB Embossing Folder

Beach Mazie

Today’s stamp of the day is Beach Mazie from Shirley’s 2 Girls’ NEW releases! If you haven't been keeping up with Sneak Peek week be sure to check out my previous posts as the DT is spotlighting a new stamp set each day. All new releases will be available for purchase on July 30 at midnight.



In order to win the stamp of the day just leave a comment on this post and head on over to Karolyn's, Debbie's and Pat's blog. Leave some love there and you will have a chance to win the Beach Mazie. There'll also be one lucky winner at the end of our 'Sneek Peek Week' (July 30th) to win every one of the new releases! Stay tuned until the end of the week to see if you've won. Good Luck and for a complete list of events, go HERE. Here's my sample for today:

CHA Sneek Peek Week -Shirleys 2 Girls

We are so excited!! Shirley’s 2 Girls is off to CHA and their Ladies With Attitude have some exciting things to show you!! S2G introduces MAZIE, our quirky little teenage girl, and her adventures with her furry side-kick, McDUFF. For the next eight days, some or all of the Ladies With Attitude will be sharing samples showcasing a different image each day. And each day offers you a chance to win the 'Stamp of the Day'!




Today’s stamp of the day is 'BFF Mazie', and I just know you’re going to love her! In fact, you have a chance to win her if you check out the amazingly creative samples that Debbie and Joy have to share with you. All you have to do is leave a comment on their blogs to let them know how much you love their samples and BFF Mazie.

Be sure and come back here each and every day between now and July 30th for a daily chance to ''win the stamp of the day'. Not only that, but one lucky winner will win a COMPLETE SET OF THE NEW RELEASES at the end of our 'Sneek Peek Week'!! The NEW releases will be available for purchase at midnight, July 30th!! For a complete list Sneak Peek Week of events, go HERE.

I decided late last night to make a card to show you.

Peace, Love and Rock & Roll

S2G is off to CHA! AND we have some exciting things to show you! S2G introduces our 'quirky little teenage girl', MAZIE...and her adventures with her furry side-kick, McDuff.

The DT will share what is being 'debuted' at CHA! Join us as we see MAZIE cruising around town in her 'love bug' with McDuff...on the beach daydreaming about Peace...rocking out to her ipod...just celebrating herself as she skateboards...& meditating about Love...Peace...& Rock & Roll.Come take the tour of our 'Ladies with Attitude' DTand see all the 'groovy' projects they have been working on.

The fun starts tomorrow and will continue all week long.

Christmas in July in 10 minutes or less

This week's Digital Tuesday Challenge is "Christmas in July!": Create a card or project using your Xmas or Winter-themed Digital Images. This week's sponsor is Digital Stamp Oasis and they are giving away three images to one lucky randomly chosen winner. Be sure to head on over to the Digital Tuesday Challenge Blog to see what the other members of the design team have created and feel free to join in with your entry. You could be the big winner this week. For my card I used one of Dustin Pike's freebies. Isn't that little Santa cute?



Stamps: Dustin Pike
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, White, Me and My Big Ideas DP
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, White Gel Pen

Blog Candy Winner

Hello everyone! Sorry for the delay. The winner of the Cutting Cafe's Social Butterfly and Spread your wings background is:

Sparkle

Thanks to everyone for your lovely comments. Remember the sets are available for purchase and the prices are very reasonable.

Social Butterflies - Blog Candy

Boy do I have a treat for you today. Regina at The Cutting Cafe is celebrating the release of a couple new printable stamp sets. Do you like butterflies? Backgrounds? Would you like to win both a printable butterfly set (Social Butterflies) and a coordinating background (Spread your Wings) to go with that set? Winning is simple. All you need to do is to leave a comment. Feel free to post the Blog Candy giveaway on your blog. I will select a random winner on Saturday morning and will post the winner of the blog candy here. If I have your email address or blog address I will also leave a comment on your blog letting you know you've won. If not then you will need to send me an email so that Regina can send you the printable files. Now onto the projects!




Up close picture of the cards in the set:



I also decided to make a matching circle card using one of Regina's Shaped Cards set and my Spellbinders dies.



Stamps: The Cutting Cafe: Social Butterflies, Spread your Wings Background, Shaped Cards Set, Lauren Meader Template - From the desk of
Paper: Gable Green, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, White, Kaiser Scrapbook DP
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore
Accessories: Spellbinders, SU Circle and Scallop Punch, Dimensionals, Certainly Celery Ribbon, CB Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots

Digital Tuesday Challenge #15

It's my turn to host this week's Digital Tuesday Challenge. This week's sponsor is the Character Cafe . The lucky winner this week will get to choose 3 digital images. How fun is that?

The challenge this week is called "Easy as 1,2,3"! You will need to use one (1) digital image, two (2) designer papers, and three (3) embellishments. The embellishments can be 3 of the same item, 3 different ones or any combination you can think of. To have a chance at winning the prize, all you have to do is make a card or other item with this theme in mind and head over to the Digital Tuesday Challenge Blog. Mr. Linky is waiting.

This week's card is using a very sweet image from KLM Designs. They have a nice variety of digital images and have some newly released ones that are worth checking out. If you visit my blog regularly you'll be sure to see what I am talking about because I just joined the KLM Design Team. How exciting is that? The image below is called Karah's Cupcake. Isn't she adorable? Since I love adding a little dimension I popped up her pink bow, the cupcake and the sentiment with a dimensional.



Stamps: KLM Designs - Karah's Cupcake
Paper: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, White, My Minds Eye, Bo Bunny DP
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, Pearl Accents, 5/8 inch Rose Ribbon

Squigglefly's Challenge

This week we were asked to create a card that has one square, 1 circle, glitter and ribbon of our choice. I decided to add glitter only in the flower centers for a little dazzling effect. The flower vase image that I used is available at Squigglefly for 99 Cents. Now that is a price I am very comfortable with. The thank you sentiment is a computer generated one that I sized to fit SU's large oval punch. You can't tell by the picture but the flower vase was actually lightly outlined to make the image pop but unfortunately you have to see the card IRL to get the effect. You can see what the other DT members have done for this challenge by using the links on the sidebar or by simply going here.

Stamps: Squigglefly - Flower Vase

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Tangerine Tango, White, My Minds Eye DP

Accessories: Copics, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 5/8 inch Rose Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Misc. Button, SU Copper Cord, SU Oval and Scalloped Oval Punch

DIGITAL TIP: Remember that you are not restricted to a particular image or sentiment size. In order to save time and paper determine what size image will work best for your project. Then re-size the image to best fit your needs. If you are planning to cut out any portion(s) of the image simply print out and additional image or two and it will be the exact size of the original image. Then cut to your heart's content.

Let it Snow- Twisted Thursday

For the second TT Christmas Challenge...we're giving you a present...a free Christmas digi that you are to use for this weeks challenge...Here's the scoop for this week...

1. Use the fabulous sketch
2. Add this week's 'Twist'- something CLEAR
3. Use the S2G digi provided (?? why not try one of our new Christmas digi papers too)
4. Link your piece to Mr. Linky on S2G . Deadline July 12, 2009 at 1200 AM PST. If you upload to SCS or any other online gallery add S2GSC18 as your keyword.
5. Leave some love on the S2G challenge blog.

What can you win? How about "an early christmas present" with a variety of S2G CHRISTMAS STAMPS/PAPERS/EMBELLISHMENTS!" Tired of someone else winning week after week? Then muster up some Christmas spirit and play along. You could be the big winner this week.

The image I am showcasing this week is called Snow Globe SG H16. It just begs for glitter and dimension. Two things I LOVE.



Stamps: Shirleys 2 Girls - Snow Globe SG H16
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Basic Black, White, S2G Digi Paper
Accessories: Copics, 5/8 inch SU Red Ribbon, Metallic Stars, Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, CB Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots


I almost forgot, here's the sketch:


The free digital images have expired but will be available at the Shirley's 2 Girls site.

Need some inspiration? Check out the other DT members blogs:
Joy
Karolyn
Justine
Debbie
Pat
Erin

S2G Challenge Blog

Happy Birthday

I rarely make birthday cards for boys so I thought I'd try something a little different. The majority of elements are digital. The image is from the Space Mission set by Pollycraft, the cupcake paper is from Funky Fairy's Papercraft's and is called Cupcake Crazy Part 1, and that fun sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe - Happy Birthday Daughter printable set. This weeks Pollycraft's Challenge is to use arrows. I added a few just so I could play along.



Stamps: Pollycraft, The Cutting Cafe - Happy Birthday Daughter
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, White, Funky Fairy Papercrafts - Cupcake Crazy Part 1
Accessories: Copics, Metallic Accents, Dimensionals, Pacific Point Striped Ribbon, SU Arrow Punch

Happy Birthday Cupcake

This weeks Digital Tuesday Challenge is Sweet Birthday. We were asked to make a birthday card with the sweet theme in mind. I chose my Sweet Stuff Shaped Cards printable set from The Cutting Cafe. You'd be amazed just how easy it is to print, cut and assemble. The greatest part is that you'll have a uniquely shaped card in no time at all. Everyone will be impressed with your creativity. Just don't spill the beans about how simple it really is *LOL* That fun sentiment is also from The Cutting Cafe. Its from the All About Cupcakes set.

The sponsor this week is My Grafico. To win a digital stamp set of your choice all you have to do is to make a project using a digital image with the sweet birthday theme (no company restrictions). Then head on over the the Digital Challenge Blog and add the direct link to Mr. Linky. It's just that simple. Good Luck!!


Stamps: The Cutting Cafe - Sweet Stuff Shaped Cards and All About Cupcakes
Paper: Kraft, Pacific, Point, White, Bella Blvd. DP, Best Creations DP
Accessories: Copics, SU Scallop Punch, SU Oval Punch, Dimensionals, SU Grosgrain Ribbon

Oh say can you see blog hop

I'm so glad you could join the SNR Card Universe Blog Hop! If you came from Beth Norman's blog you are on the right track! If you didn't you may want to hop to SNR Card Universe and start at the beginning. There are over 90 participants in the hop so be prepared to be inspired.

The project I am featuring today uses one of the new Digi images from Shirleys2Girls. Its called Independence Gracie. The Land of the Free sentiment is from 4th of July printable set from The Cutting Cafe.

Here's a close up of the main image on the page:

Next on the hop is Chelsea Comer so be sure to stop by and visit. And I know you are busy with the hop, as am I, if you could also stop by my 6 year olds blog and leave a comment it would truly make her day. She already asked if she could be a part of the hop *LOL*

Friends are flowers in the garden of life

Here's the card that was featured in the July issue of Sheetload of Cards. It's my first ezine publication so I'm pretty excited about it. Be sure to check out the issue that Squigglefly sponsored. The card below followed a great sketch which is also included in the issue.



Stamps: Squigglefly - Friends are flowers in the garden of life
Paper: Cool Carribean, Marigold Morning, White, My Minds Eye DP
Accessories: Copics, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Dimensionals, CB Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots, SU Flirty Ribbon, SU Spiral Punch and Scallop Punch

Squigglefly Blog Hop -Day 2

It's Day 2 of Squigglefly's Blog Hop. If you came here from Sara's blog then you are on the right track. If not head on over to Amanda's blog to start at the beginning. Make sure you leave a comment on all the DT members blogs and Squigglefly's blog for a chance to win 3 Squigglefly images. Some DT members are also offering blog candy. And if you haven't heard about Squigglefly's REWARDS program and donation to ASPCA (organization seeking to prevent animal cruelty) be sure to check out the details while you are there.

My blog hop card features one of my favorite new images and is called Beach Baby. After making an ATC with it I was 'inspired' to make a larger version. This time I pulled out my Basic Grey papers and tried to make something not too pink or girly. To continue on with the hop head on over to Sue's blog.

Lastly, take a look below for my Shirley's 2 Girls Twisted Thursday Challenge and the beginning of S2G Christmas in July.



Stamps: Squigglefly - Beach Baby
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Bashful Blue, White, Basic Grey DP
Accessories: Copics, Orange Buttons, Copper Cord, Dimensionals, CB Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots, SU Scallop Punch, Ribbon from The Rubber Cafe

Santa Claus is comin' to town...

We know it's a little early to be thinking of that Jolly Fat Man in the RED suit...but at Shirleys 2 Girls its Christmas in July. For the next 3 weeks the DT will take you on a week by week TOUR thru the S2G Christmas line. We have some great new "TWISTS"... that are lined up for the TT challenges! (3 in fact!) & they are just perfect with our S2G whimsical Christmas images! This weeks twist is to use 'distressing'. We're asking you to bring some of YOUR "Christmas Spirit" along with you and come join in on the fun. This time we ask you to think Christmas, by using a Christmas image...S2G if you got em'. If not, check out the new xmas digi stamps and paper.

To enter you MUST POST your piece to S2G Challenge Page, using Mr. Linky and leave a comment on the S2G challenge blog. The winner each week will win "an early Christmas present" with a variety of S2G Christmas stamps/papers/embellishments. So if ever there is a time to step up to the challenge, the time is now.

I thought that I should also tell you that the ladies of S2G are feeling pretty generous these days and have decided to offer FREE SHIPPING in July for all online orders.

Today I am featuring the Santa with Toys SG H17 image. It measures 3 1/4 by 4 inches and is perfect for a scrapbook page.

Stamps: Shirleys 2 Girls - Santa and Toys SG H17
Paper: Garden Green, Basic Black, White, Textured Bazzil, s2G Christmas Digi DP
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, Metallic Pearls, 5/8 inch Real Red Ribbon, White Gel Pen

Need some inspiration? Check out the other DT members blogs:
Joy
Karolyn
Justine
Debbie
Pat
Erin

S2G Challenge Blog

Squigglefly Blog Hop- Day 1

Today is the beginning of the Squigglefly blog hop. I'm in group 2 so be sure to check tomorrow for my Squigglefly card. To start off the hop and for a chance to win 3 Squigglefly images head on over to Christy's Blog to start the hop. Some of the other DT members are offering blog candy so you don't want to miss out. Remember you need to comment on all blogs today and tomorrow to win. Happy Hopping.

If you haven't seen July's issue of Sheetload of Cards click here. Squigglefly was the sponsor this month. Check out that cover page *LOL*