Twisted Thursday #9 - Hurray, hurray - it's the 5th of May [almost]!!

It's time for another Shirley's 2 Girls Twisted Thursday already! Holy smokes - where has the month of April gone?!! It's almost May - yikes!!

This week we have another fun sketch for you to play with, and the "twist" is to ADD DIMENSION. So Cinco de Mayo is a big holiday in my house, especially this year. First of all, it's my daughter's and son-in-law's anniversary! This year they're celebrating three fabulous years together. And what a fun idea, right? Get married on Cinco de Mayo so that every year their anniversary is a party!! Woohoo!! The other reason May 5th is a big deal this year is because the same daughter that is celebrating her 3rd anniversary is also celebrating her big win on Wheel of Fortune!! May 5th is the day that her Wheel of Fortune episode will air on TV. Isn't that so exciting?! I won't tell you how she did in case you decide you want to watch it - but I will tell you it was EXCITING!! I got to fly down to LA and watch her play. It was so much fun to watch how the show is filmed and all the "behind the scenes" stuff - I just soaked it all up like a sponge. Vanna and Pat are just as cute as they look on TV. I probably need to figure out how my TIVO works before the show airs, huh? But you can bet I'll be right there in front of the boob tube watching!!

So back to my card. I made this card to commemorate Cinco de Mayo, and used another fun Shirley's 2 Girls image called Cinco de Mayo (imagine that!!) (SG36). I added dimension all over the place - I popped up the image panel, and those funky squares on the bottom. I also added more dimension by adding glitter to the main image. That's just two ways to add dimension . . . I'm sure you can come up with other creative ways to add dimension to your card.

We'd love for you to play along with us. Here are the deets of the challenge:

• Create a card, following this week’s sketch and ADD DIMENSION - embossing, popping up all or portions of your image, layers, etc. - let your imagination go wild!!
• You are not required to use Shirley’s 2 Girls stamps, but if you have them, we’d love for you to use them!
• Upload your card to your favorite online gallery and/or your blog. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keywords S2GSC9 AND shirleys2girls.
• Post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky ON THIS POST.
• The deadline for uploading your card is Sunday, May 3, 2009 at midnight (PDT).
• The winner will be chosen using Random.org, so everyone has a chance to win. The winner will get to choose a stamp from the Shirley’s 2 Girls product list, and the winning card will be showcased here on my blog as well as on the Shirley’s 2 Girls challenge blog.

For more inspiration, check out the goodies that the other Ladies With Attitude have cooked up for you!

Erin

Joy

Justine

Pat

Shelley

Debbie

Stamps: Cinco de Mayo (SG 36 Shirley's 2 Girls)

Paper: Poppy Red CS (PTI), True Black CS (PTI), Aqua Mist CS (PTI), So Saffron CS, American Crafts DP

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: Sugar Coated Glitter (Doodlebug), Copic Markers, Stampin Dimensionals, Circle Classic and Scalloped Nestabilities, Labels Three Die Cuts (Spellbinders), Ribbon Tag Trio Die Cut (Spellbinders), Poppy Red 3/8" Satin Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Lyra Colored Pencils, Gamsol

FYI: WE ARE TAKING A TWISTED THURSDAY BREAK NEXT WEEK (5/7). INSTEAD OF TWISTED THURSDAY, WE HAVE SOME SUPER DUPER FUN STUFF IN STORE FOR YOU! PLEASE BE SURE AND STOP BY NEXT THURSDAY TO SEE WHAT THE LADIES WITH ATTITUDE (AND A COUPLE OF SPECIAL GUESTS) HAVE UP OUR SLEEVES JUST FOR YOU!!

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Try It Out Tuesday #16 - Half the Fun!

Suzanne Dean is at it again - she's such a clever girl, I tell ya!! She's challenged the design team for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design to create a card using an image that is cut in half, or cropped so that part of the image is missing. Yikes!! When I say that this was a challenge for me, that is a flippin' understatement. Then I remembered that I had this fun new Rubber Romance image called Girl's Night Out. I made my own headless drinkie girls - how flippin' clever am I?!! I realize of course that I didn't invent this brilliant idea, but I thought that what I did was pretty innovative, don't you?!! I mean, who needs that "other" stamp company when you have Rubber Romance?!! I cropped the image with my Rectangle Classic Nestabilities, then added layers to give the appearance of a wine bar window. I even used a piece of acrylic cardstock for the window. I paper-pieced the drinkie girls' dresses. Look at the one on the far right - those big polka dots would make my booty look HUMUNGOUS!! LOL I colored their hair and bodies with my Copics, and presto, change-o!! Headless drinkie girls at a wine bar!! Thanks, Suzanne, for another fun Try It Out Tuesday Challenge!

Since today is my last day as a guest designer for Susana (it really is this time!! LOL), I just want to thank Susana and her amazing Design Team for making this experience such a fun one. You ladies are a group of some of the nicest women I've ever "met" and I will treasure all the fun times (and stressful ones, too!) that I've had the joy of experiencing the last two months. But don't you worry - I'll be your stalker for life!! LOL

Stamps: Girls' Night Out (Rubber Romance)

Paper: Stella DP (Making Memories); Vintage Cream CS (PTI), True Black CS (PTI), Pretty In Pink CS, Clear Acetate Sheets

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Accessories: True Black 3/8" Satin Ribbon (PTI), Stampin Dimensionals, Scalloped Edge Punch (SU), Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Xyron, Copic Markers, Rectangle Classic Nestabilities, Cuttlebug

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A Happy Hello!

Hola Peeps!! My kids are still here, so if I'm kinda MIA this week, I know you'll understand.

I needed a "just because" card for my stash, so I pulled out my recently purchased Karen Lockhart Rooster. Can I just tell you how much I love Karen Lockhart images? Well, I do!! I picked this one up from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design and knew that it would look ultra yummo-licious paired with this breath-takingly gorgeous Graphic 45 DP. Don't you just love it?!! The quality of this paper is sooo substantial and exquisite. I just love their dramatic images. The layout came from a card that I saw on Julie Campbell's blog, Stamped In His Image. I love to try fun new folds, and I thought this image and the layout were just meant to be. Yummy, huh? Here's a photo of the card when the ribbon is untied.

STAMPS: Rooster (Karen Lockhart)

PAPER: So Saffron CS, Riding Hood Red CS, True Black CS (PTI), Vintage Cream CS (PTI), Botannicabella DP (Graphic 45)

INK: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

ACCESSORIES: Labels 4 Nestabilities, Stampin Dimensionals, Glittery Ribbon (American Crafts), Labels Trio (Spellbinders), Scor-Pal, Buttons, Scrapper's Floss (Karen Foster), Scor-Tape, Copic Markers

I have another post for today, so please scroll down a bit to see.

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Twisted Thursday #8 WINNER!!

WOW!! I'm so excited that we had so many fun players for last week's Twisted Thursday challenge. Every single entry was fabulously creative - you guys ROCK!!

Here is the random winner:

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:8
Timestamp: 2009-04-27 07:13:42 UTC

The Twisted Thursday Winner for last week is Stephanie! Look at this beautiful card that she submitted!! And there's more where that came from on her blog, Stephanie's Stampin' Spot. Stephanie, congratulations on winning last week's challenge. You get to choose a Shirley's 2 Girls stamp, and your card will be featured here on my blog, as well as on the Shirley's 2 Girls Challenge Blog. Many thanks to each and every one of you who played with us last week. I so enjoy seeing how you all interpret the sketch and include the different twists. You all just blow my mind with how creative and talented you are!

Please come back this Thursday for another fun sketch with a twist!

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Gracie Says . . .

"Don't be late with your Twisted Thursday entry!" And I think she means business, don't you?!! You have until Sunday night, 4/26/09,at midnight to submit your entry for this week's Twisted Thursday challenge. We'd really love to see your designs and wouldn't want you to miss out on a chance to pick your favorite Shirley's 2 Girls' stamp and be showcased here and on the Shirley's 2 Girls challenge blog!! So, whatcha' waitin' for?!! Don't be late!! Thanks for stopping by!

Twisted Thursday #8 - Spring Fever!

Gosh, I can't believe it's time for another Shirley's 2 Girls Twisted Thursday already! Holy smokes - where has the month of April gone?!! This week we have another fun sketch for you to play with, and the "twist" is to ADD RIBBON. No brainer, right?!! I'm sure you can see from my card that I have "creatively interpreted" the sketch a bit. I feel like that's my prerogative, right? And if you've been hanging around my blog at all the last few days, this card might look a little familiar. Yep, I basically used the same layout and designer paper as on THIS POST. It's just so fun, and does this paper not go with this image like PERFECTLY?!! So, I just couldn't help myself. LOL The image I used is called Spring Fever (SG 63). Fun stuff, huh?

• We'd love for you to play along with us. Here are the deets of the challenge:
  
  Create a card, following this week’s sketch and ADD RIBBON.
• You are not required to use Shirley’s 2 Girls stamps, but if you have them, we’d love for you to use them!
• Upload your card to your favorite online gallery and/or your blog. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keywords S2GSC8 AND shirleys2girls.
• Post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky ON THIS POST.
• The deadline for uploading your card is Sunday, April 26, 2009 at midnight PDT.
• The winner will be chosen using Random.org, so everyone has a chance to win. The winner will get to choose a stamp from the Shirley’s 2 Girls product list, and the winning card will be showcased here on my blog as well as on the Shirley’s 2 Girls challenge blog.

For more inspiration, check out the goodies that the other Ladies With Attitude have cooked up for you!

Erin
Joy
Justine
Pat
Shelley
Debbie






STAMPS: Spring Fever (Shirley's 2 Girls SG 63)
PAPER: White CS (Neenah), Berry Sorbet CS (PTI), Kiwi Kiss CS, Backyard and Baby DP (American Crafts)
INK: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
ACCESSORIES: Stampin Dimensionals, White Satin Ribbon (PTI), Copic Markers, Button, Scrapper's Floss (Karen Foster), Glue Dots, Square Scalloped Nestabilities, Labels 3 Nestabilities, Tags Die Cut (Provo Craft), Cuttlebug, Quickie Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

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Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Suzanne Dean has posted a fun sketch challenge on the Fans of Karen Lockhart Papercraft Planet page. Along with the sketch, she challenged us to use our Karen Lockhart Itty Bitty stamps! If you don't have any Itty Bitty's, then you need to run right over to Susana's Custom Art & Card Design to order some because I'm here to tell you they are just so fun to play with! As for the sketch, I changed it up just a bit. I turned it on its side, and I added an extra panel. Hey! I never said I was a rule follower!! LOL Thanks, Suzanne, for another fabulous sketch challenge!!

If you like a sketch challenge and you want to possibly win a free stamp of your choice from Susana, you should run on over to the Fans of Karen Lockhart Papercraft Planet page for all the details!

Stamps: Itty Bitty Cape Cod House (Karen Lockhart)

Paper: Kraft CS (PTI), Pumpkin Pie CS, Family Tree DP (Bella Blvd), Vintage Cream CS (PTI)

Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento)

Accessories: Copic Markers, Scrapper's Floss (Karen Foster), Stampin Dimensionals, Square Classic Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Large Inverted Scalloped Square Nestabilities, Fence Edge Punch (Martha Stewart), Ripe Avocado 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (PTI), Labels Trio (Spellbinders), Slot Punch (SU), Button

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Don't Forget!!

. . . that tomorrow is another fun Shirley's 2 Girls "Twisted Thursday" challenge. Gracie says, "You don't want to miss the fun!!" LOL Thanks for stopping by!

Holy Smokes! Some Amazing Blog Candy!!

Hi Peeps!

I blurfed across this blog today, and just HAD to share this woman's incredible generosity!! Look at these amazing goodies!! I'd love to win it, but I'd also love for one of my amazing readers to win it, too!! Check it the deets HERE!

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Try It Out Tuesday #15 - Make A Wish!

Suzanne Dean has challenged Susana's Custom Art & Card Design's DT once again. This week, she challenged us to create a card and add as much bling as we could bring ourselves to use without making it too tacky. Uhhhh - is there such a things as "too tacky"? Not as far as I'm concerned!! If you know me, you know that I believe that I was a "ho" in a previous life because I LOVES ME SOME BLING!! LOL So this challenge was easy peasy for me!! I used a new Eat Cake Graphics image that I got from Susana's store called Poppy. Isn't she adorable? To bling her out, I've added Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Doodlebug Glitter on her wings, and shimmery pastel chalks. I used my new Spellbinder's Labels Three Nestabilities, and I used my Quickie Glue Pen to add some Dazzling Diamonds around the outside embossed edge. I think if you click on the picture, you can get a closer look at all the dazzling glitteriness (yep, that's a word!). You might need shades it's so blingy!! LOL

Oh, and by the way, I used another A-MAZING product that I recently got from Susana's store that I just wanted to shout from the roof tops about how great it is! With all this sparkly goodness, you can imagine all the flippin' glitter that found its way all over my stampin' studio (code for my kitchen - hehehe). Well, I pulled out my recently purchased Scor-Pal Glitter Clean Up Cloth and it sucked up all that glittery goodness in a flash!! No joke - not a speck of glitter was left on my countertop. You've GOT to get one of these babies, I tell ya!

Thanks, Suzanne, for another fun Try It Out Tuesday challenge. I don't know how she does it every week, but Suzanne comes up with some doozies!! I know you'll want to see what the rest of Susana's Design Team ladies have come up with in response to Suzanne's challenge, and you can check them out on the store blog, Follow Your Heart.

ENABLER ALERT!! Smirks stamps are 50% off and the individual bottles of Doodlebug Crushed Velvet Fun Flock are 25% off. Now THAT'S what I call a sale!!




Stamps: Poppy (Eat Cake Graphics)
Paper: Kiwi Kiss CS, White CS (Neenah), Summer Sunrise CS (PTI), Baby and Backyard DP (American Crafts)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Copic Markers, White 3/8" Satin Ribbon (PTI), Stampin Dimensionals, Self-Adhesive Diamonds (Kaisercraft), Button, Scrapper's Floss (Karen Foster), Quickie Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Sugar Coating Glitter (Doodlebug), Labels Three Nestabilities, Square Scalloped Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Tag Die Cut (Provocraft), Glue Dots, Xyron.

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Winner - Twisted Thursday #7!!

Sorry I'm late this morning, peeps. We had a huge dinner party here last night, and I was just POOPED afterwards. So, I slept in a little this morning - gotta get that beauty sleep dontcha know!! LOL So, without further ado, here is your random winning number:

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers: 4
Timestamp: 2009-04-20 16:17:18 UTC

Look at this beautiful winning entry from Jackie!! I love the soft, subtle colors and all of the elegant elements. Jackie you really ROCKED the Twisted Thursday sketch from last week. Congratulations, Jackie - you get to select a FREE Shirley's 2 Girls stamp and your card will be featured this week on the Shirley's 2 Girls Challenge Blog. All of the entries from last week's challenge were A-MAZING! You all make my heart smile with your wonderful talent and your willingness to take some time out of your busy schedules to play along with our little challenge here. I look forward to seeing your yummy creations each and every week. So, please come back and join us for another fun Twisted Thursday this week!

By the way, there's still time to create something for this month's Shirley's 2 Girls 222WWW challenge. The winning entry will win $22 IN FREE STAMPS!! Hellooo - who doesn't want to win free stamps? You can find all the deets right HERE - you have until 4/21 at 2:00 p.m. to submit your entry, so GET BUSY!!

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Gracie Says . . .

"Don't be late with your Twisted Thursday entry!" And I think she means business, don't you?!! You have until Sunday night, 4/19/09,at midnight to submit your entry for this week's Twisted Thursday challenge. We'd really love to see your designs and wouldn't want you to miss out on a chance to pick your favorite Shirley's 2 Girls' stamp and be showcased here and on the Shirley's 2 Girls challenge blog!! So, whatcha' waitin' for?!! Don't be late!!

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Twisted Thursday #7 - Schnapps' Itch!

It's time for another fun Shirley's 2 Girls Twisted Thursday Sketch Challenge. This week, the "twist" is to ADD BUTTONS OR FLOWERS. With this sketch, those little circle elements were just screaming for me to use buttons there. I've used this fun image from Shirley's 2 Girls called "Schapps' Itch" (SG 59). We'd love to have you join us in this little challenge by using the sketch below and creating some stamping goodness to share with us - don't forget to ADD BUTTONS OR FLOWERS! Show us your stuff!! Here are the details of the challenge:

Create a card, following this week’s sketch and ADD BUTTONS OR FLOWERS.

• You are not required to use Shirley’s 2 Girls stamps, but if you have them, we’d love for you to use them!


• Upload your card to your favorite online gallery and/or your blog. If you upload to SCS or PCP, please use the keywords S2GSC7 AND shirleys2girls.


• Post a direct link to your card using Mr. Linky.


• The deadline for uploading your card is Sunday, April 19, 2009 at midnight PDT.


• The winner will be chosen using Random.org, so everyone has a chance to win. The winner will get to choose a stamp from the Shirley’s 2 Girls product list, and the winning card will be showcased here on my blog as well as on the Shirley’s 2 Girls challenge blog.

For more inspiration, check out the goodies that the other Ladies With Attitude have cooked up for you!



Erin
Joy
Justine
Pat
Shelley
Debbie







Stamps: Schapps' Itch (SG 59 Shirley's 2 Girls)
Paper: Snow Cone CS (Poptone), So Saffron CS, Pumpkin Pie CS, Playful Pets DP (KI Memories), White CS (Neenah)
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Accessories: Buttons, Glue Dots, Scrapper's Floss (Karen Foster), Stampin Dimensionals, Copic Markers, 7/8" Circle Punch (SU), Scalloped Edge Punch (SU), Square Classic and Scalloped Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

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