Thanks a Latte :)

Here we are once again with a new release called Mellow Out from Shawne's Studio 313 Exclusive Designs available at one my of favorite places to shop for crafting supplies, McMahon Five Designs. This is a really cute and fun set of images all revolving around one of my favorite, cannot live without, morning drinks. That's right.... don't talk to me 'til I have a cup of coffee in hand or I won't understand one word you're saying. Lol! One of my favorite things about Studio 313 Exclusive Designs is having the choice of using a pre-colored image and also receiving the same image, not already colored, that is just waiting for you to put your own special touch to it. This set comes with both. I LIKE that! :)
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I'm linking this card with the following challenges:
All Sorts - Spots and Stripes
Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes
Spoon Full of Sugar - Die-cuts/Punches

Do it For You... For Your Family...

I used my Prisma Pencils to color this super cute and cuddly Ribbon Bear (FREEBIE!) and layered some finely glittered fabric tulle over Basic Grey, Sultry Collection DP.

Our DT Sister, Bonnie has been feeling down since learning the news that her friend, Elise was recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Many of us have followed Jacque's journey this year with Breast Cancer. We are all affected by this disease in one form or another and we can all do one thing to protect ourselves. SELF EXAMS! It's quick and simple and can save your life.

The M5D girls rallied together this past week to not only cheer up our sweet Bonnie's spirits but to help bring Awarness to such an important issue that affects us all.

To put our efforts in action, we came up with the this

FREE Breast Cancer Bear Digital Stamp

BUT

there is one stipulation before you download him.

You have to promise to perform a self exam!

It's on God's Honor System and we know you will

do this for Yourself ...and... your Family!

As an added BONUS, we also came up with a set of 7 Breast Cancer Awareness Images to buy!

100% of PROFITS will go to

Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Breast Cancer Bear Set

We'd love it if you would help us Spread The Word by displaying one of our blinkies or badges on your blog.

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And for the blinkies that won't play nice with each other, we have this non-blinkie badge. :)

I'm adding this card to the following challenges:
SSIC62 - Primarily Pinks and Pink Ribbon
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Use material on your card (I've used Tulle over the background dp).
Stampin Royalty 42 - Ribbons
Meljens Designs - Anything goes
Speedy Cats Friendship Challenge - use punches or dies

My Son's 6th grade Language Arts Assignment

My son came home with a writing assignment and this cute little pumpkin last week. The directions were to create a disguise for it because pumpkins are in extreme danger of being carved up or made into pies at this time of year. :)

After a couple of days of thinking of a disguise and then raiding Mom's crafting stash...

A disguise began to form. (I helped with the machine sewing of the side seams and he did the rest).

Doesn't look like a pumpkin anymore does it? There was also a creative writing element to go along with this fun project describing the pumpkin's name, where it came from and all sorts of fun, interesting tidbits. :)

For a Teen Boy's Birthday...

We had cousin's birthday celebration to go to today. Most teen boys are just too "cool" for anything I could stamp, so I searched for dragon images online (since that's what he likes), printed it, and put this together. I'm pretty sure he really liked it. :)

One Last Hurrah for the Season

My Sunflowers that I planted in August are beginning to bloom. :)

I've got about a dozen Sunflowers planted along the fence and they should have just enough time to ALL bloom before we get our first hard freeze of the season.

This little Worker Bee is still "Workin it" with the last of my Hollyhocks too. :)

A Little Flamingo Bling :)

I don't know about you all, but this digi image of Fabulous & Feathered Lou Lou makes me want to go shopping! I mean, just look at her... She's all dressed up, has her purse in hand... I'm sure there is plenty of plastic in her purse to keep her going all day long. :)

If she isn't going shopping, then her sweet~heart is probably on his way to take her out for a night on the town. She's definitely got her "bling" on for something special, don't you agree? Lol!

Here she is, close~up. She's just Stylin' all the way with Stickles and gems! Have a great day! :)

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This card is linked to the following challenges:
Midnight Madness Sketch Challenges #74

A Spoon Full of Sugar #124 - Sparkle and Shine
Digital Tuesday Challenge - ribbons, buttons, bling use any or all
The Cuttlebug Spot - Inspiration from the color Pink

Thinking of You

Hello, and Happy Monday to you. Today I'd like to share with you a card I made using another new image from Studio 313 "Oak Tree in Fall". We are finally starting to feel the first signs of Fall here in New Mexico. It's still very warm during the day with temperatures in the 80's, but the early mornings are cool and crisp. We have even gotten some thunder storms with plenty of rain this past weekend. We had such a very busy (HOT) summer and school started back up so quickly that I'm really ready for the season to change this year.
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This card is linked to the following challenge:
Our Creative Corner - Beautiful Fall Colors
Stamp Scrap & Doodle - Open
Sweet Stampin - Punch it out
Stampin Sisters in Christ - Nature
Sentimental Sundays 23 - Fall
Cupcake Inspirations 79

Happy October :)

I can still hardly believe it's already October. But since it is, I'm sharing another Halloween inspired card from Studio 313 @ McMahon Five Designs. This little guy just stole my heart when I first saw him. He has a sister too... or is it his girl friend? She's just adorable be too. I colored and blended him with Prisma Pencils and added Stardust Stickles for added sparkle on Basic Grey Kioshi Dp. Lots of layers to this card and an awesome sketch! I added a little shimmery ribbon and I'm done. Have a wonderful day everyone. :)
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I'm linking this card with the following challenges:
Friday Sketchers
Basic Grey Challenges - Sparkle
Stamp Something - something to celebrate
Paper Sundaes #38 - something from your stash (ribbon)
Stamptacular Sunday #79 - At least 5 layers

Studio 313 images by Shawne have arrived at McMahon Five Designs

"Little Frankie" is my card of the day.

Today we have a huge announcement to make! Our dear friend and awesome artist, Shawne, is now offering her wonderful digi images exclusively through McMahon Five Designs. Woo!!! Hoo!!! I've been a HUGE fan of her work for a couple of years so this is wonderful! The whole M5D Team has been busy as bees getting ready to share some inspiration using her images today. We are SO pleased to welcome her into our family of creativity.

Halloween Ghosts & Frankie

Trick or Treat Molly

Oak Tree in Fall

Sweet Dreams

Love Swirls Designer Cake

Fabulous & Feathered Lou Lou

Harit (by Shawne's daughter)

I hope you have enjoyed this preview of Studio 313 and things to come. Hop on over to McMahon Five Designs to get stared using these great images and so much more. :)
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This card is linked to the following challenges:

Midnight Madness - sketch