InStyle Stamps Hoppin' for new Digi Images!

It's that time again!!!! Friday Blog Hop at InStyle Stamps Check out some of the Fabulous Images that Virginia has for you this month!!! These images are from the Digital Retro Collection and they are so fun to work with! The neat thing about Digi images, is that you can resize them to your liking. I was able to resize the School House to Five Inches wide in order to create this funky Teacher Frame!

The Teacher Stamp is Sized at 3.5 inches tall!!!! I found this very cool frame at Michaels on sale for $7.00, a steal in my opinion!!!! Designer Paper, Hardware and Ribbon are from SU! Colouring is with Copic Markers!



Little Holly is having a blast playing Hopscotch............Sidewalk Chalk is essential for a good Hopscotch game!!! Luckily, they had a little left at the Dollar store and the cool thing is that it came in a clear box!!!!

DP is from SU!, The Ribbon from the Dollar Store, punch from Martha Stewart and Rub on from SU! You can find these images and more at ISS today!!!

Check out the DT blogs for more great ideas and then go to the ISS BLOG for a chance to win a DIGI image! I think you get to vote on the Designer Projects as well, which will allow the Designer to win a free Image as well!

Virginia (InStyle Stamps Blog)

Melissa

Taylor

Cathy

Risa

Vicky

Michelle

Kim

Jodi-Ann

Joy

Mary

These are my final Projects as an ISS Guest Designer! Thanks to Virginia, Melissa for the wonderful Opportunity and to the ISS Divas for their warmth and kindness!!!!

You'll be seeing more ISS on my blog in the future, I definitely love their Schtuff!!!!!

Happy Stamping!

****Vicki~~~~~

Missing in Action!

Yep, missing.............missing my blog surfing, missing my posting.........it's been a busy busy, but fabulous week! Had a BLAST at ACDC and spending time with Paul in Ottawa. Thursday night, Kristi arrived and we headed down to the Ale House to see one of my favourite bands, The RoadHammers. The sound wasn't great, but I love to see Clayton and Jason perform.......

Kristi and I are stamping up some fun samples. Check my Blog on Monday to see a yet to be released Hanna Christmas Stamp! WAY WAY WAY cute!!!!


What do you think of Cynthia?? I was REALLY excited to see this image arrive from Virginia at InStyle Stamps. Cynthia is a new Fairy Stamp that will be released a little later this month!

Cynthia LIKES to do Laundry.....................hmmmm I have heard that are certain chores that people prefer but LAUNDRY??? Well I suppose if I had a sweet little bluebird to help me, I'd be okay with it!

Cardstock is Brocade Blue from Stampin' Up! Image is coloured with Prism Pencils and Gamsol......love this technique.....I'm still practicing Paula!!!!

DP is from K&Co. , Red Ribbon from Stampin' Up! and buttons, well I think I found them at Michaels.............

Hope to be posting something else tomorrow..........just have to get back to the drawing board!!!!

Happy Stamping!!!

*****Vicki~~~~~

I made this card with Nico from InStyle Stamps! It was a card that came together very quickly.....the background paper is created with a retired Stampin' Up! Wheel and sponged in Creamy Caramel Ink, as are the reat of the pieces.

Got some new Grosgrain from Stampin' Up! I love the dots!!! Well, gotta run!

The ACDC concert was totally FABULOUS, but needless to say, I'm running a little behind this morning!

Happy Stamping!

*****Vicki~~~~~

Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge

This week's challenge over at OCC is a gorgeous Sketch Challenge brought to you by our fab Hostess Jenny! I love this sketch and to see the actual sketch (I'm away from home again!) you can head over to the OCC to see it, along with the sweet designs of my counterparts!

Each time I load my card into the group blog, I get so excited to see what's in store for you for the challenge!!!

I used the ever sweet Marti from InStyle Stamps , who appears to be enjoying her Blue Curaco Martini immensely! She is one Classy Chicka for sure!

I coloured her with Copics. On my travels to Woodstock yesterday, I had the opportunity to stop in and have a visit with Em from Stamping Bella! Wow! her store is fun and full of eye candy galore! She is the sweetest and I'm looking forward to stopping again when I'm up that way!

I picked up a Cupcake Diva Stamp, some Yummalicious Prima Printed Twill, Buttons and two new Cosmo Cricket Paper Packs! Oh and a few more Prism Pencils (thanks Paula! lol!)

Jacqui and I made a trip to Scrapping Great Deals last night, before we filled our tummies at the Mandarin. I picked up the DP that I used on the card............yes, when it comes to Designer Paper I am likened to a Crack Addict...............If I pull just one sheet, I'm doomed.............doomed! Well it started at Em's and carried over to Sheila's! Anyway, this DP is from We R Memory Keepers Tiffany's line.............yep Jax just HAD to bring it to my attention.

The Ribbon is my absolute Favourite..........you'll see it over and over on my cards until I have run out.............then you'll just see water spots on my creations from the tears falling onto the place where that ribbon would have accented my card so perfectly!

Can you tell I'm a little giddy this morning? Just spending time with my best girls makes me happy! The Rub on is from Stampin' Up! and was applied directly to the Satiny, ever so smooth chocolately rich ribbon! Half Pearls are from K&Co.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! I'll have another post for you on Monday and then next week you'll see some awesome sneak peeks from Hanna Stamps, Pink Cat Studio, InStyle Stamps and Our Craft Lounge..............this means that I'll be busy as a bee and the posts may be scarce for the next few.....................

Stampin' my fingers to the Bone!

*****Vicki~~~~~

OCC Challenge Triple Play!

Challenges Challenges...........isn't life full of them! Nice thing is that Card Challenges are enjoyable, aren't they? Unlike my computer challenges that I've been facing all week! Seems like I have it all under control no though, so hopefully smooth sailing from here (please keep your fingers crossed for me!

This card was created for the OCC! This week our July hostess, Jenny Gropp, has challenged the OCC to a TRIPLE PLAY Challenge... Less is not always more! You must pick at least three types of embellishments to use on your card or project. These are your choices: Brads, Eyelets, Bling, Ribbon, Buttons, Thread/Floss, Beads, Charms, Rub Ons, Liquid Applique, Crystal Lacquer. There is no time limit on our challenges - feel free to participate whenever you are able. To play along, upload your creation to your blog or gallery, then leave us a comment linking to your project so we can check it out. If you upload to SCS, remember to use keyword: OCCC.

My Three embellishments are Stitching, Rub Ons from SU! and Teensy Tiny flower sequins from the Dollar Store! Sweet Yuki is headed to my cousin tomorrow! We're heading out on a road trip to Renfrew Ontario, to spend the day with my Cousin Suzanne and her family to celebrate her Birthday! Boy I hope the weather holds up and we can take the convertible!




Yuki is a digitial image from InStyle Stamps. I am loving the Digi Images! They are so easy to store and you can resize them if you like, which is very cool if you want to work on a project that requires a bigger image! Perfect for Scrap Booking! The Paper is Baby Pink Dark from Prism, which almost has a Coralish Colour a perfect match for the Pink Grapefruit Versamark Chalk ink that I used to sponge in the colour around the image! The DP is from the latest collection of Basic Grey! So pretty that I didn't want to add too much to the layers as I wanted to showcase the paper. Don't forget to check out our Design Team Websites to see their gorgeous creations.




I received this pretty award from my fellow OCC and Hanna Stamps Design Team friend, Joycelyn . You must have a peek at her blog, because it's truly lovely!!!! Thanks Joycelyn, you're a sweetie!!! Here a just a couple of my favourite blogs!

Cindy Major
Silke
Lise
Carla

There are SO many blogs that I subscribe to, that I'd love to list them all, but after spending several hours on the computer this week and still needing to catch up with my hopping, I'll just highlight these four talented ladies for now!!!!

Happy Stamping!


*****Vicki~~~~~