♥ Simon Says...Anything Goes with Pearls! ♥

Happy Hump Day! It's time for another Anything Goes Challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! But we have added another twist! You must use Pearls! It can be adhesive pearls...Liquid Pearls...Perfect Pearls...a Pearl Shimmer Spray...etc!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Bazzill. I chose 2 different paper pads by Bazzill for my card. The Antique 6x6 Paper Pad and the Vintage Marketplace 6x6 Paper Pad. Love these vintage inspired papers!

I also used some White Opal Liquid Pearls and I sprayed the entire card when it was finished with some Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels. It gave the entire card a nice shimmery, pearl look. The stamped sentiment is from the Just a Love Note Clear Stamp Set by Simon Says Stamp.

If you look closely, I also used a vintage milk bottle cap. I not only like the teal color of it but it is from a Dairy called Cooper's from my hometown of Iselin, NJ! When I saw it on Ebay, I knew I had to have it! It goes perfectly with those sweet papers, I think! ;)

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

You still have time to enter the Love Fest Challenges over at Splitcoast! Don't forget Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring a challenge too! You could be 1 of 2 winners to win a $25 Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! You have until March 3rd to enter! Go HERE to enter!! :)

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

hugs...

♥ SCS Love Fest Challenge by Simon Says Stamp ♥

Happy Saturday! Have you seen all of the fabulous Love Fest Challenges over at Splitcoast?? Well, if you haven't make sure you check them out! There are many fun daily challenges and great prizes up for grabs!

Today Simon Says Stamp is hosting a challenge! It's called "Die Crazy"! Create a card using a die or dies and upload to the SSS Love Fest Challenge Forum using the Keyword LOVEFEST2014I! (the last letter is a capital i)  You can find it HERE!

Here is the 1st card I made for the challenge. I used lots of great dies on this one. I first started with Spellbinders Stately Circles Dies. I half embossed and half cut the larger circle die. You can see the fun tutorial on how to make it HERE.

Next I used the pretty Chrissy and Leanna Butterfly Dies by Simon Says Stamp and the Filigree Corner Die by La La Land Crafts. The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp's Apothecary Labels Set. I also used some White Opal Liquid Pearls and some string gems and pearls.

On this card, I used the Pointed Feathers and Large Heart Dies by Simon Says Stamp. Love those cute feathers!! I used papers from the Homemade With Love line by Carta Bella.

I also used some clear sequins, White Woodgrain cardstock by Simon Says Stamp and the sentiment is by Clearly Besotted, Love Quotes Clear Stamp Set.

Simon Says Stamp is giving away 2 $25 vouchers to the Simon Says Stamp Store! One for entering our challenge and one for an entrant who has joined in with every challenge throughout the event! So make sure you join in on the fun! You have until March 3rd! ;) 

Have a great rest of your weekend!! Off to pack! We are going to Vermont for some skiing! ;)

hugs...
 

P.S. Oh, and don't forget to check out the New Spring Release by Simon Says Stamp! I love it all! *Swoon*

♥ Simon Says...Wedding or Anniversary! ♥ {Winner too!}

Hi there everyone! Today starts a new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This time we want to see Wedding and/or Anniversary cards! Since mine and hubby's 11th Wedding Anniversary is March 4th, this came at a good time for me! ;)

This week we are showcasing products by Prima Marketing! Love anything Prima! For my card, which can really be used as either a Wedding or Anniversary card, I used several different Prima Products. I started with the Almanac 6x6 Paper Pad. Love the vintage inspired papers in this pad. I also used some gorgeous Natural Bark Hearts! Love these!!

I finished off the card with a Prima Wood Clock and some Crystal Hearts, as well as some White Opal Liquid Pearls, lace and seam binding. The stamped sentiment is from Ali Edwards True Love Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday. Love Ali's Signature Design stamps!!

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

This coming Saturday the 22nd, Simon Says Stamp will be sponsoring a Love Fest Challenge over at Splitcoast! Make sure you come back and check it out! There will be some amazing prizes up for grabs!! ;)

Now onto my Giveaway Winner! She is....Cathy Madsen! Congratulations Cathy! Please shoot me an email with your mailing address! keepsakesbymelissa@yahoo.com

Thank you to all of you who entered! I will have another "BIG" Giveaway pretty soon! :)

Have a wonderful day!

hugs...

♥ {belated} Birthday Giveaway! ♥

♥♥ Please Scroll Down for New Posts! Thank U! ♥♥

Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay in posting this!!  (My Birthday was Jan. 18th!) oops! :)

Here is what I have up for grabs this time! ;)

♥ 1 12x12 DIY Shop Paper Pad by American Crafts (love this!)

♥ 1 Look At This Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday (love this!)

♥ 1 Twist and Flip Corner Rounder Punch by Fiskars (love this!)

♥ And finally a $25 Visa Gift Card for you to buy whatever you like! :)  (really love this!)

You know the drill! Just leave me a comment for a chance to win! Good Luck! I will announce my winner on Valentine's Day, February 14th!! :)

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Get Krafty ♥

Hi there everyone! It's that time again...time for a new challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week we want you to get "Krafty"! We want to see kraft cardstock or "kraft" color on your cards!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Memory Box! I chose the cute Hugs and Kisses Die and the Filled With Love Stamp for my card. That die is so sweet with all of the X's and O's and little hearts. And since they die cut separately, you can arrange them any way you like! And the stamp is perfect too. It is a wooden stamp and in addition to the sentiment, there is a little heart stamp on the end of the stamp itself. So cute!

I also used some kraft cardstock called Desert Storm by Neenah, some mini clear sequins, Large Heart Dies by Simon Says Stamp, some May Arts Natural Twine,  Burlap,  white lace and a Maya Road Natural Wood Button.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

Before I go, I want to introduce you to the newest member of our family! Portia!

A week ago, my husband and our 7 yr old went to Pet Smart to buy some fish food. While they were there, Antonio wanted to go and see the cats. Right before they got there, Portia was brought in by her foster mom to be put up for adoption. Immediately a bond was formed between the 2 of them. Well, all last week, my kids and myself included, kept asking (bothering!) my husband to go and get the kitten. He kept saying no! Well, little did we know my super sweet husband went back to Pet Smart that day (he told me he was going to the gym!) and filled out the adoption papers! There were 5 other people after us who filed the papers for her, as well, just that day alone! Luckily, we were able to bring her home on Sunday! She is almost 4 months old and the most lovable and friendly kitten/cat I have ever seen! She is unbelievable! She is a beautiful taupe color and pure white, super soft and has a bushy tail like a squirrel! I finally have another girl in the house besides me! ;) Here they are getting to hold her for the first time. Life is good! ♥

        
Have a sweet day!

hugs...