♥ Simon Says...Anything Goes ♥

♥♥ For my Shimmerz Post, please scroll down! Thank you! ♥♥

Hello. First, I just want to say thank you for all of the comments, emails and cards I received. I really appreciate all of your kind, sweet and comforting words. And a big thank you to Heidi. I loved the beautiful book that you sent me. So uplifting. Thank you. ♥

Now onto the new challenge from the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! It's every one's favorite....ANYTHING GOES!

And the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Ranger! So much goodness there, that's for sure!! I used several different Ranger products for my tag. I first started by cutting my own tag out of some Distress Cardstock by Tim Holtz. Then using my Mini Round Ink Blending Tool, I added some different color inks to my tag starting with the darkest color on the bottom and working up to the lightest. I used the following inks...Broken China, Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint and Squeezed Lemonade. I then added some Walnut Stain Ink to the edges of the tag and some Milled Lavender Ink to the butterfly. Then I gave a little spray of some Tumbled Glass and Bundled Sage Distress Spray to the tag. The seam binding ribbon was also sprayed with the Tumbled Glass Distress Spray as well.

The sentiment is from the Tim Holtz Good Thoughts Cling Stamp Set. I also used the Bubble Stencil by Tim Holtz. The Texture Paste I used is by Ranger as well as the White Opal Liquid Pearls.

The die cut butterfly is the Chrissy Butterfly Die by Simon Says Stamp. I also some Moonshine sequins by SSS, May Arts Natural Twine, some assorted Prima flowers and ruler trim.

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!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

♥♥ I am entering this into the Words 2 Craft By March Challenge: Easter/Rebirth. ♥♥

I hope you all have a lovely week!

hugs...

♥ Water Color Note Cards ♥

Hello there! Stopping in with a sneak peek of my Shimmerz project that is up on the Shimmerz blog today! These sweet little note cards were made using some of the new Aqua Huez water color paints by Shimmerz. They are awesome!

I hope you stop by and leave me some love! I will pick a random person to win something special from me from the comments on this post and the Shimmerz Blog post HERE.

Have a wonderful day! I'll be back later with my Simon Says Stamp post!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Come Rain or Shine ♥

Hello there! I'm back! I wasn't going to say anything on here as to why I was absent the past couple of weeks but as soon as I got on here, I realized that I have so many crafty friends who read my blog and I felt like I owe you all an explanation of my absence. Back in January I found out I was pregnant with our 3rd child. We were so happy! My first ultrasound was perfect with a very strong heartbeat and all of my blood work was prefect too. Until March 4th, which is our Wedding Anniversary. I went in for a routine visit and they wanted me to have a ultrasound to hear the heartbeat. To our shock, there was none. So needless to say, we were all devastated. I then needed some time off to process all of this and grieve. I know there is a reason for this and I wish I knew what it was. But it was in God's plan and I know that, hopefully, one day we will meet this little person that is our child.

It's Wednesday which means it's time for a brand new challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This week's challenge is Come Rain or Shine! I didn't use any rain or a sun on my card, but I used a lovely bright yellow which is sure to brighten any one's day! ;)

And this week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Avery Elle! I am using the super pretty Petals and Stems Clear Stamp Set and the Daisy Ink Pad. Love that color yellow!

I am also using some of the new White Wool Felt by Simon Says. It die cuts perfectly! Love it! I also used the Stitched Mini Scallop Square Dies by MFT, some Hero Arts Pearls and some May Arts Natural Twine.

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!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter!! ♥

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Add some Texture! ♥

Hello there!! It's time for a brand new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog! This weeks challenge...Touchy Feely! Add some texture to your cards!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by My Favorite Things! I am using the Chevron Stripes Dies on my card. Unfortunately, they are currently out of stock but there are lots of other chevron type products by MFT in stock in the Simon Says Stamp Store.

I die cut the chevrons out using a piece of white fleece, cream color felt and paper from the Ruby Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye.

I also used a few different flowers by Prima, some Hero Arts Pearls and May Arts Natural Twine.

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!

Do you use Instagram ?  If so, please add #ssswchallenge to your challenge entry uploads so we can see them on there too. 

Have an amazing week!

hugs...