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Happy TGIF!!!

Today we are having a very special birthday blog hop for the fabulous Jessica Knutsen from *THERE SHE GOES*!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!! Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your surprise hop :) !!! 

Here is my birthday card for her.....

Of course I've inked up some poor neglected TSG Stamps as well...the flowers & leaves are from the DANCE Set and the birthday sentiment is from the cute TWEETERPATED Set.

Hope you will help us celebrate Jessica's special day by hopping along!?!?! The last hop will be Jessica's blog, so be sure to say *HI* to her and wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

1.	Crafty Math Chick	14.	Mary Johnson	27.	Cammy Wall
2.	Karen Giron	15.	Silke Ledlow	28.	Christine Okken
3.	Jenny Peterson	16.	Tara Cardwell(Craftilicious)	29.	Danni Bindel
4.	Vera Yates	17.	Monica-La Papera Gialla	30.	Theresa Winslow
5.	Wendy Bond	18.	Torico	31.	Stephanie Muzzulin
6.	Heather Pulvirenti	19.	Tangii Crain	32.	Tracy MacDonald
7.	Angela Thomas	20.	Michele L	33.	Karin Ã…kesdotter
8.	Danielle Lounds	21.	Kelly Collins	34.	Joy Stagg
9.	Lisa Henke	22.	Debby Hughes	35.	Lesley Croghan
10.	Jodi Collins	23.	Cassie Trask	36.	Piali
11.	Kim O'Connell	24.	Anita Autore	37.	Alina Igna
12.	Tracy Valure	25.	Jessie Rone	38.	Wendy Leake Ramlakhan
13.	Sandra MacLean	26.	Wendy Price	39.	Jessica Knutsen

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Catered Crop, C4C133 Happy Birthday...

Hello and happy weekend!

My project today is for the Catered Crop Recipe Swap and for the Crazy 4 Challenges ~ C4C133.

The recipe for the Catered Crop Challenge is *KRAFT PAPER*. Please make sure to stop by the Catered Crop Blog for all the details and for the submissions.

The Crazy 4 Challenge ~ C4C133 theme for this week is to add *BLACK CS*. You can easily combined both challenges :) !!! We have a great sponsor again this month ~There She Goes Stamps ~ so play along to win some goodies!!!

My card features the beautiful Dance Set and the little gift bag features the Sweet Pea Set. My card base is Kraft CS and the DP in the background is from the BasicGrey Little Black Dress Collection. My Sizzix 3D Flowers were created with the Black CS. Next I embellished the card with the Black Stitched Ribbon, a matching Black Button, Silver Pearls and the punched out MS Butterfly.

My gift bag was created with the PTI Favor It Box 2 Die. I embellished it with the same Design Paper, Ribbon, Button, smaller Flowers, smaller MS Butterfly and Silver Pearls.

Thank you for swinging by today! Have a fabulous weekend....


                                          Hugs, ~Silke~

TSG Mother of ALL Blog Hops!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!

I have an extra card to share with you all!!! I was invited to participate in the *2nd Annual Mother of All Blog Hops* hosted by There She Goes. I used to design for Jessica a while back and I'm so excited that I was asked to hop along this weekend. If you arrived here from Jessica Yoder's blog than you are right on track if not please make sure to start out at the TSG Team Blog and find your way back to me!!!

Please find all the information about this hop and on how you can participate over at the TSG blog!!! You will have a chance to win some goodies...yeah!

Here is my card for the hop....

I have the pleasure to show off the gorgeous TSG Poppies Set. Isn't it an awesome Set??? Fun to color too :) ! I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with these Copic Markers ~ R0000, R00, R14, R17, R22 and G94. My card base was scored and I also added a punched out MS Border on
the bottom. I embellished my card with some big Red Gingham Ribbon, Glitter, some Silver Pearls and a matching Silver Button.

Now it's time to hop on over to Jan Farnworth.

Have fun hopping and  thank you for stopping by! Hugs ~S~ 

Curtain Call Act #49....Remember

Happy Sunday!!!

Hope you are enjoying your day so far?!? We are heading to church this morning and then I hope I get to play some of the challenges I have printed out from this past week :) ?!?

Today I'm happy to share the new Curtain Call Act #49 colors. I must admit even though these are beautiful colors I had a heck of a time putting them together!!! I guess, because I didn't have anymore Sahara Sand colors to add to my card...so I opted for some Crumb Cake colors instead.

Here is my take on it......

I thought this beautiful There She Goes Set called Poppies was perfect for today's color challenge!!! I bought this Set about 6 months ago and it's about time I inked it up!!!

The poppy image was inked in Memento Black and colored with these Copic Markers ~ R17, R27, V0001, R08, YG91, C1, E27, E37 and Colorless Blender. I decided to add some piercing and used my Crumb Cake Marker to create the *Faux Stitching*. The Black Laced Ribbon with the Pearl flowers in front is from Hobby Lobby and the Satin Pleat Ribbon is from Flourishes. I also embellished my card with the Large Scallop Border, some Black Pearls and Dazzling Diamond Glitter. 

Don't forget to checkout the Curtain Call Team:

                                     Christina MacLaren ~ Seaglass & Sentiments
                                     Jean Martin ~ Stampin' Scrapper
                                     Julie Lacey ~ Stamps & Taxes
                                     Laurel Seabrook  ~ Seabrook Designs
                                     Makiko Jones ~ MakInk Studio
                                     Monika Davis ~ M.A.D. Stamper
                                     Piali Biswas ~ Touch of Creation
                                     Stacey Schafer ~ Stacey's Stamping Stage
                                     Teresa Kline  ~ Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and our September Guest Designer, Vicki Dutcher ~ All I Do is Stamp.

Please post your Curtain Call creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage!!!

My card was also made for these Challenges:

ODBDSLC31 ~ Wing It 
Flutter By Wednesday #123 ~ All Winged Things

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by!!! I'll see you later!!  Hugs ~S~

THERE SHE GOES MOTHER OF ALL BLOG HOPS!!!

Howdy friends!!!

Today is the day!!! Welcome to the There She Goes Mother of All Blog Hops !!! If you have arrived here from Julie Lacey's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, please start at the  There She Goes blog to get the introduction to our hop as well as the information you will need in order to enter to win some exciting prizes!!!

For the hop today I chose to show off the super cute TSG Flourish Set.

I decided to make a yummy little treat gift set!!! I haven't filled the bag yet, but I think I'll bake some cookies and give it to one of my sweet neighbors who invited us to a pool party this past weekend!!!

The card base and the bag are both Kraft colors. The flourished images and the sentiments were inked in Memento Black. The sentiments are also from a TSG Set called Special Delivery.  I added some Red/White Checker Ribbon and topped it off with some tissue flowers. At last I added the Silver Pearls...voila!!! Hope you like it???

Now it's time for you to hop on over to Danielle Louds blog....for more eye-catching TSG creations!!!

Have fun hopping along and thank you for stopping by!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  Flourish, Special Delivery (There She Goes)
Ink:  Memento Black, Real Red
Cardstock:  Kraft, White, Kraft treat bag 
Accessories:  Scalloped Rectangle Long Spellbinder Die, Scalloped Square Spellbinder Die, Red/White Checker Ribbon, Silver Pearls, Stampin' Dimensinals, White Tissue Paper, Scalloped Circle Punch, Red Rhinestone Brads
Card Size:  5" x 5"

C4C35, Curtain Call #28 Sweet Pea

Howdy friends!!!

Here is my idea for this weeks C4C35 Sketch. The color combo was inspired from this weeks Curtain Call Act#28 - using Rose Red, Kraft, Not Quite Navy and White.

I used the beautiful Sweet Pea Set from There She Goes. The flower image and the sentiment were inked in Memento Black.  I colored the flower with Copic Markers - R37, R0000 and a Colorless Blender.  The left side of my base card was embossed with the Just my Type Cuttlebug Folder and I added a scored Kraft CS on the other side. At last I added the Enchanted Evening Ribbon and the Silver Pearls.   

Have a wonderful day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set:  Sweet Pea (There She Goes)
Ink:  Memento Black, Copic Markers - R37, R0000, Colorless Blender
Cardstock:  Kraft, White
Accessories:  Just my Type Cuttlebug Folder, Silver Pearls, Stitched Ribbon

CBC82 For All You Do, CC252 Treemendous

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

I have two cards to share with you today!!!

First up -  my sweet blogging friend Robin Kirkpatrick invited me to be a Guest Designer for today's Belli Challenge - CBC82. Thank you Robin for inviting me!!!

The Challenge is all about adding *Glitter and Rhinestones* to your card or project...how could I have said no to this awesome Challenge - right?!?

Here is my take on it......

I couldn't help myself but to use the awesome SU Set - For All You Do again :).  If you missed the cards I've made with  this Set then click HERE and HERE.

The colors were inspired by a color combo from the SU Catalog - Real Red, Crushed Curry and Basic Gray. Aren't they fun together???

I added some Dazzling Diamond Glitter and Silver Pearls to the flower petals and the embossed

butterfly. Hope you like it???

Please make sure to check the creative Belli Challenge Design Team - Anne, Ceal, Chris, Debbie, Fern, Holly, Jenny, Joan, Robin and Steph.

Hope you all join us in playing this fun Challenge?!? Have fun!!!

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My second card was created  for yesterday's CC252 - using Bermuda Bay, Certainly Celery, Handsome Hunter.  The dessert option was to add Pink in any other form then using Cardstock!!!

These were some really tough colors, but I really like how they look together!!! Betty just knows how to mix them up!!!

I used a this cute Treemendous Stamp Set from There She Goes.

The tree itself was inked in  Handsome Hunter. The little flowers were inked randomly with the CC colors and  I added some small Silver Pearls in the center. To finish the card off I added the Melon Mambo Ribbon with a White Button and Pink Scrap Floss. Voila!!!

Hope you get a chance to try these awesome colors yourself!?!?

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by today!!!

~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set:  For All You Do ( Stampin' Up)

Ink:  Real Red, Crushed Curry, Basic Gray

Cardstock:  White, Crushed Curry 

Design Paper:  Real Red Design Patterns

Accessories:  Basic Gray, Dazzling Diamond Glitter, Silver Pearls, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals

~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set:  Treemendous (There She Goes)

Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo, Handsome Hunter

Cardstock:  White

Design Paper:  Bermuda Bay Design Patterns

Accessories:  Melon Mambo Ribbon, Silver Pearls, White Button, Pink Scrap Floss

OCCC, IC212 I Love You

Happy weekend!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas??? After eating way tooooooo much and enjoying some of our new gifts....I was ready to do some stampin'!!!

Hope you have some time to join us for this weeks OCC Challenge?!? Jenny is challenging us to add some *food or drink images* to our cards or projects!!!

Of course I couldn't resist combining today's OCCC with this weeks IC212 - Posh Tots Challenge !!! I used this beautiful *Heart Canvas* as my inspiration piece.



















My yummy *candy box* is from the TSG *Roses & Chocolate* Set. The fun layout is from this weeks MTSC53 Sketch.

I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. The border was punched out with the cute MS Heart Punch. The background was embossed with the Cuttlebug Heart Folder. I finished the card off by adding the Silver Pearls and the Pink Satin Ribbon.

Please make sure to stop by the OCC Blog and check out this weeks yummy samples!!!

Have fun playing!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Roses & Chocolate (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R29, R30, E0000 and E47
Cardstock: White, Real Red, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder, MS Heart Punch, Silver Pearls, Pink Satin Ribbon
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5" x 5"

OCC - A Yummy Color Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

So what do you have going on this weekend.....anything fun???

Well - I have to do some serious cleaning.....out with the old and rearrange the new stuff :)!!!
My girls want to have a *Garage Sale*......this would be our first and they are so excited!!!

Any good tips you can give me??? E-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com

Anyway - I know you are not here to listen to my rambling - so let's get started with the OCC Challenge!!!

Dana came up with this yummy Color Challenge.....


As soon as I saw these colors and the inspiration photo I had to go and grab my Cupcake Mix & Match Set from There She Goes. It's just tooooo yummy-licious!!! Did I ever mention my sweet friend Nina Brackett designed this Set???

So here is my take on the CC.......




















Can you believe I made this a 5- layered card....??? I can't - LOL!!!
I used the awesome layout from the C4C2 Sketch last week.

The colors are - White, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink.

Don't forget to swing by the OCC Blog to check out all the Samples!!!

Have a great weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Cupcake Mix & Match (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - G24, RV00, R85 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Cuttlebug - Fancy Corners EF, Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Technique: Coloring with Markers, Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

OCC Challenge - Happy Fall Y'all !!!!

Happy Saturday!!!

Today we have another fun OCC Challenge for you!!! Dana is challenging us to created a *Fall/Autum* card/project!!!

I combined my OCC card with the IC197 - CWDKids. I chose this adorable dress.....!!! I really liked these pretty, rich fall colors!!! I don't think I would have added *turquoise* to my fall card....but I really thought it was striking...!!!

Anyway - here is my take on both Challenges.......





















The Stamp I used is from the newly released There She Goes - Treemendous Mini Set.

I inked the blooms with these colors - Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Tempting Turquoise, Marigold Morning. The Design Paper is from the beautiful BasicGrey - Marrakech Collection.

To finish the card off I added some mini Silver Pearls to the blooms and the Vintage Button on top of the sentiment tag.

Hope you have a chance to play along this week!?! Make sure to stop by the OCC Blog for all the Samples from the Team!!!

Have a great weekend!!! We are off to see another GSU Volleyball game today - wahooooo!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Treemendous (There She Goes)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Marigold Morning, Tempting Turquoise, Really Rust
Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie
Design Paper: Marrakech (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Button (PTI), Scalloped Edge Punch, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Scor-it, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Scoring

OCC Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday and happy Labor Day weekend!!!

I hope you will have a chance to enjoy this long weekend???

I know a lot of you have been waiting to find out *who* is joining the OCC Team...we have chosen some super sweet and oh sooooo talented ladies...hop on over to the OCC Blog and check them out and give them a big *hello*!!! Welcome again everyone....I'm looking forward getting to know you all better :)!!!

Dana, jumped in with both feet and was so brave to host the September Challenges - thank you GF - that was so sweet of you :)!!!

Dana is challenging us to create a *STARS & STRIPES* card/project. It doesn't have to be a *patriotic* card at all.... as you can see by the samples over on the OCC Blog you can go any way you like!!!

Well - my mojo was a bit slow this week so I was really anticipating the IC196!!! I always get right back on my feet seeing those fab ideas.....With this stars & strips challenge I really wasn't sure which direction I was gonna go, but after seeing this hot pink beauty I knew it had to be a *baby girl* card!!! My oldest loved all that bling when she was little and she still does - LOL!!! This hot pink purse brings back some fun memories :) !!!

Did I mentioned before I l.o.v.e baby cards :) ???......With this card today I tried to go the *elegant* route, since the evening purse has tons of pearls and crystals!!!!






















I used the newly released There She Goes - Flourish Mini Set. The sentiment is also from TSG - Tweeterpated.

The colors I used are White, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette and Kraft.

If you are not too busy this week - we would love for you all to play along.....!!!

For more details on the individual cards check out the teams blog directly - Jennifer, Loretta, Jenny, Joycelyn, Dana, Linda, Melissa, Cindy, Wendy and Lori's.

Have fun and a safe week!!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Flourish and Tweeterpatend (There She Goes)
Ink: Melon Mambo and Basic Black
Cardstock: Textured White CS, Kraft
Design Paper: Melon Mambo Pattern Collection
Accessories: Scalloped Edge Punch, Silver Pearls (Michael's), Large and Small Star Punch, Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI)

IC195, OCC Sketch Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday you all!!!

I created this card for todays IC195 - Creative Wall Coverings and todays OCC Sketch Challenge -which is hosted by Loretta!!!!


The IC195 inspired me with two Wall Covering ideas (I ran with the designs)......the first one is the Spellbound Overlap Scrolls that I added to the butterfly. The second on is this Graphic Panel Strip that reminded me of the new TSG Flourish Mini Set that I showcased on my post yesterday!!!























I haven't made a pocket card in a while and when I saw this Sketch I was so excited :) !!! If you plan on playing along in the OCC Challenge you don't have to make a pocket card if you don't want to...you can interpret this Sketch anyway you like!!!

For this card I used the awesome Bermuda Bay and Rich Razzleberry color. The DP is from the Bermuda Bay Patterns Designer Collection.

The butterfly is from the Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die. I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Swirl Folder. If you like this flourish image.....then you still have a chance to win it!!!! Check out this post right HERE!!!

Anyway back to my card.....I pierced right around the edges and added a Silver Designer Flower Brad to the pull-out CS.

Don't forget to stop by Jennifer, Loretta, Jenny and Joycelyn's blog for their take on the Sketch!!!

I bet you can't wait to find out *who* will be on the new OCC Team...???? Make sure to stay tuned as we reveal the new Team next week!!! Plus I have more news to tell you this upcoming week :)

Sorry I had to tease ya - LOL - have a wonderful weekend!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Flourish (There She Goes)
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Design Paper: Bermuda Bay Patterns Design Paper (SU)
Accessories: Bermuda Bay Ribbon, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack (SU), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Beeautiful
Butterflies Die (SU), Cuttlebug Swirl, Designer Flower Brad (SU), Circle Spellbinder Die
Technique: Piercing, Embossing

TSG September Sneak Peek - Day 3!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

Today is the last day of the There She Goes September Sneak Peek Preview!!! Hope you liked it so far???

Today we are featuring a variety of Mini Sets. Each Trendsetter received different Sets...so this will be really fun for you if you participate in the Blog Hop!!! Remember - all new sets are going to be released on Sunday, Aug 30th!!!

The first Set I'm showing is called *Treemendous*.

Totally cute Set if you ask me!!! It comes with this flourished tree image including many sweet little add-ons.






















As you can tell I kept this card very simple..... I made it more a CAS card and I really like how the new In-Colors pop with this Set!!!

The next Mini Set is called *Flourish*.

Here is my take on this beautiful little Set........






















I think this Set is awesome too...you can dress it up or down!!! So many possibilities!!! For the sentiment I used the super sweet TSG - Tweeterpated Set.

Now here is your chance to win some Mini Sets!!!! Stop by all the Trendsetter's Blog for the Mini Set preview and leave a comment...then hop on over to the TSG Blog and add your name to Mr. Linky!!!

Since I'm last in this blog hop line please start right here - Jessica, Angela, Becky, Christi, Faith, Holly, Joanne, Jodi, Julie and Makiko.

Have fun playing and thank you for stopping by!!!! Don't forget to check the TSG Blog tomorrow for a little Reunion....this will be fun and you don't want to miss your chance to win another free Set!!!

I'll have a card waiting for you as well :)!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List for 1st card~

Stamp Set: Treemendous (There She Goes)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo
Cardstock: White Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern (SU)Accessories: Vintage Button (PTI), Scrap Floss, Scor-it
Technique: Scoring


~Supply List for 2nd card~

Stamp Set: Flourish & Tweeterpated (There She Goes)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Cardstock: White, So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry (SU)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls from Prettiest Kit (SU), Rich Razzleberry Ribbon (SU), Latte Button (SU), Scrap Floss, Curved Rectangle Spellbinder Nesties, Punches (SU)
Technique: Crinkled Cardstock tutorial from SCS