tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81257368708951499372024-03-05T12:13:23.143-08:00Gingerbread GallerySugar and Spice and Everything Nice!Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-11996755952808484462013-07-10T08:00:00.000-07:002013-07-10T20:51:51.054-07:00Taylored Expressions: Share Joy Campaign <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373374254582_6550" style="font-family: Arial;">The Share Joy campaign is an invitation to
celebrate the joy of
card making and to share that joy with others. The gift of a
handmade
card can bring a smile to anyone’s face, and we want to bring
as many smiles as
we can to the faces of people around the world! Please join
us in
creating and sending handmade cards that will make a
difference in the lives of
others. </span>
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<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373374254582_6553" style="font-family: Arial;">This is just the beginning and TE will be donating the
cards to various
charities as time goes on and TE is starting by sending
this first batch
of cards to hospital chaplains throughout the
U.S. We are thrilled to have you join us! Please know that TE stamps
are not required, unless you would like to be considered for the
opportunity to have
you card featured on the TE Store homepage.</span><br />
<span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1373374254582_6553" style="font-family: Arial;"> I created this card using the beautiful fresh flowers stamp set by Taylored Expressions. I also added a little cute wooden butterfly to accent the wonderful floral image. I love card making as it truly does bring joy to the person who receives it. It is also very fun and relaxing to make cards. I just love seeing the smiles a handmade card brings. Please join us in bringing joy to others. Please visit this page for all the details: <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.com/share-joy">http://tayloredexpressions.com/share-joy</a><a href="http://tayloredexpressions.com/share-joy" target="_blank"></a></span><br />
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Hope you have a wonderful Sunday! I'm in full award season mode and can't wait to see all the award shows. I still have several nominated movies I need to see. I'm really looking forward to seeing Silver Linings Playbook. If you have seen it, let me know what you thought of it. Catch ya later!<br />
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These cards came together so quickly and I loved it! I was able to get my cards done so fast with only adding a few touches to the cards. I picked a portion of each image that I wanted to highlight and added Stardust Stickles. I wanted to conserve my Tim Holtz Silver Tinsel Twine just in case I needed to make extra cards, so I just added a bit of Scor-Tape to adhere to the side or bottom of each image. This tinsel has great sparkle and I ended up barely using half of the tinsel, so I still have plenty to use on future projects.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed my little rewind and I'll be back soon to share more.<br />
Have a great day and thanks for visiting!<br />
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
Stamps: Holiday Sayings (Hero Arts)<br />
Paper: Pure Poppy & Kraft CS (PTI) and Make it Merry - Patterned Paper (October Afternoon)<br />
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black<br />
Accessories: Scor-Tape, Silver Tinsel Twine (Tim Holtz), Gems (Zva), Stardust Stickles and Foam Tape (Best Creation)Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-87427426841028827512012-05-25T08:00:00.056-07:002013-01-20T07:16:05.787-08:00Farewell to the TE Sketch ChallengeHello TE Friends! Well all good things must come to an end and it's with a heavy heart we say goodbye to the fabulous Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. It has been an honor to be on the TESC Sketch Crew for over 2 years. I have made so many wonderful friends and had a blast creating and sharing cards with all of you. I wanted to give Taylor a special Thank You as she has not only been our fearless leader but I am also blessed to call her my friend. Thanks Taylor for all of your kindness and support! We all love ya and can't wait for what the future has in store for Taylored Expressions. Well you know TESC had to go out with a bang! So there will be some amazing TE prizes up for grabs along with a great selection of sketches to choose from so you can play along.<br />
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I think it's been pretty clear to see that I have been obsessed with Cuppie since the beginning of TE. I do my best to get Cuppie into every sketch challenge possible and my final TESC card just had to include Cuppie. Here's one of my all time favorite Cuppie images from the Doctor's Orders set and added the Happy Birthday sentiment from Sweet Celebration. I love all the sketches and I know you will too, so be sure to play along with us for our final sketch challenge.<br />
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<img alt="Rachel Siggy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-39738927386140414572012-03-09T08:00:00.001-08:002012-03-09T08:00:11.181-08:00TESC154 - Happy Birthday!Hello Friends! It's time for another wonderful Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge! Hope you all have been having a great week and are ready to kick off your weekend by playing along with us. I love this week's fun sketch and since Spring is so close I decided to use the adorable <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=2376&category_id=231">Garden Party Critters</a> set for this week's sketch. I paired up the set with some pretty papers from <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=4171&category_id=154">Echo Park's This & That</a> collection. I colored with butterflies with Copics and added <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=546">Stardust Stickles</a> for sparkle. A fun and girly Birthday card ready for my stash. <br />
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Are you ready to join in on the fun? You can get all the challenge deets at the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/">Taylored Expression Forum </a>over at SCS and also at <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's Blog</a>. Come on and play with us for a chance to win a fab Taylored Expressions prize and a chance to become the next featured stamper. There is lots more to see. Be sure to stop on by and visit my TE Sketch Crew Buddies to see all their wonderful creations.<br />
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<ul id="yui_3_2_0_1_1331289639069192"><li> <div><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_1">Cassie Trask</span></span></a> </div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_2">Jami Sibley</span></span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_3">Lisa Hjulberg</span></span></a></div></li>
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<li> <div><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_6">Monika Davis</span></span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_7">Rachel Sztonyk</span></span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_8">Tracy Clemente</span></span></a></div></li>
<li id="yui_3_2_0_1_1331289639069191"> <div id="yui_3_2_0_1_1331289639069190"><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span class="yiv141179293yshortcuts" id="yiv141179293lw_1331142532_9">Taylor VanBruggen</span></span></a> <---- get all the details here</div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.luckydogstamper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1331289656_1">Linda Suarez</span></a>, Featured Top Chef</div></li>
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Have a Super Friday and Thanks for visiting!!!!<br />
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Are you ready to join in on the fun? You can get all the challenge deets at the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/">Taylored Expression Forum </a>over at SCS and also at <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's Blog</a>. Come on and play with us for a chance to win a fab Taylored Expressions prize and a chance to become the next featured stamper. There is lots more to see. Be sure to stop on by and visit my TE Sketch Crew Buddies to see all their wonderful creations.<br />
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<ul id="yui_3_2_0_6_1328860482952653"><li> <div><a href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_1">Cassie Trask</span></a> </div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_3">Lisa Hjulberg</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_4">Lori Craig</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_5">Margie Cortina</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_6">Monika Davis</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_8">Tracy Clemente</span></a></div></li>
<li id="yui_3_2_0_6_1328860482952652"> <div id="yui_3_2_0_6_1328860482952651"><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1328860554_9">Taylor VanBruggen</span></a> <---- get all the details here</div></li>
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<b>P.S.</b> I thought that the premiere of <b>SMASH</b> was coming on right after the Super Bowl and was sad to see it's tomorrow. I was shocked when I headed onto Netflix and found it there. Woo Hoo! Get to watch it early! Just wanted to let my gals know in case you wanted to catch it tonight!<br />
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My favorite way to add texture is with GLITTER!!!! This adorable NEW <a href="http://stampendous.com/product/32763/CRV245-R/_/Cling_Icing_Fluffles">Icing Fluffles</a> is just perfect for adding lots of sparkle with some fabulous <a href="http://stampendous.com/product/342594/FRGK01-R/_/Treasures_Glitter_Kit">Crystal Glitter Mix</a>. The different sizes of glitter really add lots of texture and glitz. I also added some texture to the background by using a polka dot embossing folder. There are so many ways to add texture to your cards. I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge.<br />
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Here is a list of the Stampendous team members playing along today:<br />
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<img alt="Rachel Siggy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-33378252057837580972012-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-27T08:00:05.476-08:00TESC151 - You take the cake!Hello Friends! TESC is back! I am so excited to be back and kicking off the new year with another fabulous TE Sketch Challenge. There have been some exciting changes to the TE Sketch Challenge which I know you will LOVE! You can find all the deets at <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor's Blog</a> and also at the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/taylored-expressions-f314/">TE Forum</a>. It seems like forever since I have stamped and this week's sketch was just the thing to kick start the new year. I adore the super cute cake image from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3200">Sweet Friends</a> set and couldn't wait to ink it up. I colored the cake using Copics (RV02 & RV23) and it came a pretty bright pink. A cake any girl would just love! I added some sparkle with some Stardust Stickles for the icing. I added the "You take the cake!" sentiment from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=695">Sweet Celebration</a> set along with some bright pink gems for more girly fun. The cute 4.25 x 4.25 square size makes it a perfect fit for this week's sketch. I hope you will join in on the fun and I am looking forward to seeing who will be the next featured stamper.<br />
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Ready for more? Visit my TESC Sketch Crew buddies to see all of their outstanding creations:<br />
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<li> <div><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_2">Jami Sibley</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_3">Lisa Hjulberg</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_4">Lori Craig</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_5">Margie Cortina</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_6">Monika Davis</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_8">Tracy Clemente</span></a></div></li>
<li> <div><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1327641822_9">Taylor VanBruggen</span></a></div></li>
</ul>Be sure to stop by the Taylored Expressions store for the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/category.php?category_id=169&page=g">What's the Deal?</a> SALE. You will find some incredible discounts on lots of great products!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rachel Siggy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" /></a>Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-10737471436927963252011-12-31T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-01T19:23:49.927-08:00Thank You For A Year of Kindness!Hi Friends! It's so hard to believe another Christmas has flown by so quickly. One thing I am thankful for are these wonderful Key Ingredients Kits. My <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">December Key Ingredients Kit</a> came in so handy for whipping up some bright and fun thank you cards for all those fabulous gifts from family and friends. I love this thank you sentiment from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3964">Peaceful Poinsettia</a> set because it's a thank you for all their kindness through out the year. This card was also created as a December Key Ingredients Kit Inspiration Sheet and you can find the full card making instructions and supplies <a href="http://6262833611002946853-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/keyingredientsimages/documents/December2011InspirationSheets.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7cpfO3bBrvgKeeVdPx1S_uwRvfS_uo2gFTzYMzRFNf_aIJKKj5UpfNKmm8KDtONhc8cmxu9t9aEf3pgDSYZ6rTlvajSOYmh4YP8Z99cXJfFD1yAOr7ninM3_w-kBpjNzITbvoUZ4-KhWekz3f-L3NejDwf1HyFZ3AW6gztJNs5vWysVQPZqxXNqhNRgFfir8nLHf63-1NiMdt1OMfVr534a2x2x_a9o3iG_y7PZkg3qc1V22mjTS0K7hRPRvBGDr2nqbpUGg&attredirects=0">here</a>. I hope your holidays were Merry & Bright and if you didn't get your KI Subscription in your stocking this year it's so easy to gift one to yourself. You will find all the Subscription details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">here</a> along with lots of inspiration at the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients Blog</a>.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlClBc3JFsTkkKb50F_4cBlsL3oU5wpv2T40vCNdw4ML-x4Lj-LdHbeFH3RQy403h39dWEP_ST-b58dPr69H6Md5syWg80Xj-bez2SO4EdiNv-YSe2SqRRHZyrHzWnkGmw5fiVwPlDLBsa/s1600/Dec11_InspirationSheet_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlClBc3JFsTkkKb50F_4cBlsL3oU5wpv2T40vCNdw4ML-x4Lj-LdHbeFH3RQy403h39dWEP_ST-b58dPr69H6Md5syWg80Xj-bez2SO4EdiNv-YSe2SqRRHZyrHzWnkGmw5fiVwPlDLBsa/s1600/Dec11_InspirationSheet_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 560px; height: 670px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlClBc3JFsTkkKb50F_4cBlsL3oU5wpv2T40vCNdw4ML-x4Lj-LdHbeFH3RQy403h39dWEP_ST-b58dPr69H6Md5syWg80Xj-bez2SO4EdiNv-YSe2SqRRHZyrHzWnkGmw5fiVwPlDLBsa/s800/Dec11_InspirationSheet_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692851972959818130" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for visiting and Have a Wonderful Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-42480208470978641222011-12-20T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-29T20:01:49.513-08:00December Key Ingredients Blog Hop!Greetings Friends! Welcome to the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">December Key Ingredients</a> Blog Hop! I am always so thrilled to get my Key Ingredients Kit each month and this month's kit is just amazing! Just look at all those fun & fabulous colors! The adorable patterned paper, colorful cardstock and fun embellishments make this kit super fun to whip up lots of projects. Today's card features the cute Cuppie Birthday image from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=695">Sweet Celebration</a> set along with the sentiment. All the paper and embellishments used are from this month's kit with plenty left over for lots more fun. There's no time like the present to get in on the KI fun by becoming a subscriber. It's so easy and you'll be glad you did! Check out all the details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwMBQ4MaTkFviV4heCs8zaMoGu4b4PxuIFEx7PkBP5UjqvPBsXmFsSn_-dEqX_Qf-JHtt-eHR9r6WxoVyx7wLOsHGG_ATMfUuJqUhRwRYxBXIRyZtvA9FQdozFSy1bBuJLzhrHTNmWAFT/s1600/Dec2011+Kit.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 512px; height: 567px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwMBQ4MaTkFviV4heCs8zaMoGu4b4PxuIFEx7PkBP5UjqvPBsXmFsSn_-dEqX_Qf-JHtt-eHR9r6WxoVyx7wLOsHGG_ATMfUuJqUhRwRYxBXIRyZtvA9FQdozFSy1bBuJLzhrHTNmWAFT/s800/Dec2011+Kit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691766549273392162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC64h56ep9K9ya23tTDBHKVIIz3hllb_NCiP_4uRsWuEGcJ5qxn0Rtzi4AqXygWXG7nOHIi6AWD-Qae96kOqfBZ8xcVvC_5Ia77s-l2enAYYGDgr1PIDR7nrryTLR0bLB3de4Rb45Mng7/s1600/Dec20BlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 604px; height: 635px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkC64h56ep9K9ya23tTDBHKVIIz3hllb_NCiP_4uRsWuEGcJ5qxn0Rtzi4AqXygWXG7nOHIi6AWD-Qae96kOqfBZ8xcVvC_5Ia77s-l2enAYYGDgr1PIDR7nrryTLR0bLB3de4Rb45Mng7/s800/Dec20BlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691765750625809922" border="0" /></a><br />Ready to see more ways to create wonderful projects with your Key Ingredients Kit? <span id="yui_3_2_0_5_1313849797757156">Hop on over and visit the rest of the Key Ingredients Design Team to see all their fabulous creations:<br /></span><br /><ul><li><a href="http://corinnamcgregor.blogspot.com/">Corinna McGregor</a></li><li><a href="http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/">Jessica Diedrich</a></li><li><a href="http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/">Lea Lawson</a></li><li><a href="http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/">Monika Davis</a></li><li><a href="http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Kraft</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor VanBruggen</a><br /></li></ul>Thanks for visiting and Have a Wonderful Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-20872722960222163952011-12-14T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-14T08:00:02.653-08:00December Key IngredientsHi KI Friends! I got a little sneak peek of the card I created with the December Key Ingredients Kit. To see the full post please head on over to the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-blog.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients Blog</a>. You will LOVE this month's kit. KI Subscriptions make wonderful gifts. Why not get one for yourself too! It's so easy to become a subscriber. Check out all the details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvrz4Ufs59cjQBv56SpriaguRAF7uOVCb5-Wwnei-bChyphenhyphenfQIKV90QKbzGIClwwppT6Ed4cfGs7R0J9ClH_4cRzfMSX2p5CK1udADaYIdaLKR9tslZ-CDuR6MSet0HF1kK0FfnHoNyx9BB/s1600/DecSneakPeek_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvrz4Ufs59cjQBv56SpriaguRAF7uOVCb5-Wwnei-bChyphenhyphenfQIKV90QKbzGIClwwppT6Ed4cfGs7R0J9ClH_4cRzfMSX2p5CK1udADaYIdaLKR9tslZ-CDuR6MSet0HF1kK0FfnHoNyx9BB/s800/DecSneakPeek_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685942376704069666" border="0" /></a>Thanks for visiting and Have a Fabulous Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-667191213150095382011-11-30T18:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T00:13:32.666-08:00November Key Ingredients - Good Friends!Hello Friends! I wanted to share with you today another creation from the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">November</span> Key Ingredients Kit</a>. This card was created as an inspiration sheet for this month's kit. You can view all the inspiration sheets for each kit <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-inspirationsheets.blogspot.com/">here</a>. It's just another great tool TE offers to help you jump start your creativity when you receive your kit. Don't have a kit? Well it's so easy to become a subscriber. Just check out all the details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />I had a lot of fun playing with the papers from this month's kit. The Homemade 6 Bean Soup collection of patterned papers by Jillibean Soup included in the kit are adorable. I love the quilt patterned paper and embellished it with twine to resemble the tying of a quilt. It's so easy to create with these kits, but these wonderful die cut sentiments really make it really fast and fun.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3WQb6zDSfs-Yz9jp4bhLEynh7WzYJDRsNSCRjPiSfyO8-5jbdlI7RpaGnvOT4SxjXyXxDTGDIavUH5I98DsenylpElrCCmlPXiA3q7N5rfnhnmVI_INM-NdyOcSVumdYDUxiA-62IU3B/s1600/Nov2011_InspirationSheet.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 563px; height: 684px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3WQb6zDSfs-Yz9jp4bhLEynh7WzYJDRsNSCRjPiSfyO8-5jbdlI7RpaGnvOT4SxjXyXxDTGDIavUH5I98DsenylpElrCCmlPXiA3q7N5rfnhnmVI_INM-NdyOcSVumdYDUxiA-62IU3B/s800/Nov2011_InspirationSheet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681065502928728546" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-blog.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients Blog</a> to view more cards & projects created by the KI Design Team. Thanks for visiting and Have a Great Day!<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-34250523152634178602011-11-21T05:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T05:00:02.967-08:00iCopic Weekly Challenge #57 - ThanksgivingHappy Monday! Wow! I can't believe it's only a few days til Thanksgiving! So it's just perfect for this week's <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/">iCopic</a> challenge to be a Thanksgiving theme. I fell in love with this adorable turkey image and sentiment from the <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/rubber-stamps/lawn-fawn/lawn-fawn-rubber-stamp-turkey-day.html">Turkey Day</a> set by Lawn Fawn. I couldn't wait to ink it up and create a fun Thanksgiving card. I started off by stamping the image & sentiment with <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/memento-full-size-dye-ink-pad-tuxedo-black.html">Memento Tuxedo Black Ink</a> on yellow patterned paper. I colored the image with <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/markers/sketch.html">Copic Markers</a> and die cut the image & sentiment out with a Labels 8 Die. I layered the main panel of patterned paper with strips of green and brown patterned paper and added lots of stitching. I adhered the panel to the green cardstock base and adhered the image on top with foam tape. I embellished with green grosgrain ribbon and some subtle sparkle with a stardust gel pen.<br /><br />Now are you ready to play along for a chance to win a wonderful iCopic prize and to be featured on the iCopic Blog? Be sure to visit the <a href="http://blog.icopic.com/">iCopic Blog</a> for the full challenge rules and to link your Challenge Card Entry. Can't wait to see all your fabulous creations!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7qkwQnaWJasU121P5Yx0WYthvjx-Mao762kn60XXgXgtGFAaW3YoZFodu8ZKkDONzS4euybEf_sUGrLkd_bSNUn1Nfi2Jv6c1eRokOJDit8GcOappcRWvajnrQ-W45N2Tf13bHhA6ETZ/s1600/ICWC57_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 567px; height: 721px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe7qkwQnaWJasU121P5Yx0WYthvjx-Mao762kn60XXgXgtGFAaW3YoZFodu8ZKkDONzS4euybEf_sUGrLkd_bSNUn1Nfi2Jv6c1eRokOJDit8GcOappcRWvajnrQ-W45N2Tf13bHhA6ETZ/s800/ICWC57_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677349751234990882" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Copic Colors:<br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Turkey Body: </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">E34, E35, R29 and YR68</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><br />Turkey Feathers: </span><span style="font-size:100%;">E25, E29, Y35, YR09, YR16 and YR23<br /><br /></span>Thanks for visiting and Have a Super Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-53606433722366346482011-11-20T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-20T09:01:45.652-08:00November Key Ingredients Blog Hop!Hello Friends! Welcome to the November <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients</a> Blog Hop! As you can see below this month's kit is pretty fabulous! Don't you just love those pretty patterned papers from the Homemade 6 Bean Soup collection by Jillibean Soup? And look at all those amazing embellishments! One of my favorite things about these kits is how organized they are in that wonderful clear container. They are perfectly wrapped for gift giving. Simply add a tag and you have an amazing gift for a friend. A <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">KI Subscription</a> is the gift that keeps on giving and imagine how thrilled your recipient will be to receive a kit each month. How fun!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UdMf2Lf1Xg5cRcW-IrhMVah3H-gu0EuMi0sd1dCk86_vIUakFhXtJt_l7VdrS6deCsWg-H3PbIgHpmEQHzitvBNmUA_L_2k8JmvoTVYufYUQJh7PClFo5UjLprPuyiT8Gb1qgsSg55Jw/s1600/NovKitedited%2528large%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 462px; height: 516px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2UdMf2Lf1Xg5cRcW-IrhMVah3H-gu0EuMi0sd1dCk86_vIUakFhXtJt_l7VdrS6deCsWg-H3PbIgHpmEQHzitvBNmUA_L_2k8JmvoTVYufYUQJh7PClFo5UjLprPuyiT8Gb1qgsSg55Jw/s800/NovKitedited%2528large%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677117603920212274" border="0" /></a><br />I love creating with my KI kit and my card was so easy to create. I started off by adhering a small panel of pink patterned paper to the edge of my floral patterned paper panel. I stitched all around the edges and across the panel where the 2 patterns meet to create a hem. I tied some pink satin ribbon around the card panels and added a bow. I then adhered the panels to the Parakeet cardstock base. I choose the butterfly and sentiment die cuts as the main images. I added some <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1291&category_id=182">gems</a> to the butterfly and adhered it onto the sentiment with foam tape. Finally I added the sentiment with foam tape to the panel.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zjCdoX7D85cb6WTDJLsHvAe-7UfQzcaokV6gwSdb83rWk7BUMI0dQomVYkgUpoRMVASBl_aQcnTAVykcX28HutwtLLd-IyPT0Q_WhcSf4NgOHsnS4I1ol-R_BHwbeN_07wjVvYLE1WkH/s1600/KINovBH_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 635px; height: 550px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zjCdoX7D85cb6WTDJLsHvAe-7UfQzcaokV6gwSdb83rWk7BUMI0dQomVYkgUpoRMVASBl_aQcnTAVykcX28HutwtLLd-IyPT0Q_WhcSf4NgOHsnS4I1ol-R_BHwbeN_07wjVvYLE1WkH/s800/KINovBH_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677117120565160818" border="0" /></a>Ready to see more ways to create wonderful projects with your Key Ingredients Kit? <span id="yui_3_2_0_5_1313849797757156">Hop on over and visit the rest of the Key Ingredients Design Team to see all their fabulous creations:<br /><br /></span> <ul><li><a href="http://corinnamcgregor.blogspot.com/">Corinna McGregor</a></li><li><a href="http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/">Lea Lawson</a></li><li><a href="http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/">Monika Davis</a></li><li><a href="http://handkraftedbystephanie.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Kraft</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor VanBruggen</a><br /></li></ul>Thanks for visiting and Have a Wonderful Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-3090099473749334872011-11-15T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-15T08:00:06.112-08:00November Key Ingredients KitHi KI Friends! I got a little sneak peek of a project I created with the November Key Ingredients Kit. To see the full post please head on over to the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-blog.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients Blog</a>. These kits are so fun and it's so easy to become a subscriber. Check out all the details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLBrMngmK9OvRINglj_RtXl52h_sMBXX7EyzWk2fXQq4zjNQ7H60kRQ21b3tI9as__Z7cp0BSBBe0lQHvMfoS7mC9kLIR3MAIyUq5RCQNcazZNRormg2qxJgADhyH7BLWogKwP5hW7GxY/s1600/SneakPeekNov11_gingerbreadga.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 476px; height: 458px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLBrMngmK9OvRINglj_RtXl52h_sMBXX7EyzWk2fXQq4zjNQ7H60kRQ21b3tI9as__Z7cp0BSBBe0lQHvMfoS7mC9kLIR3MAIyUq5RCQNcazZNRormg2qxJgADhyH7BLWogKwP5hW7GxY/s800/SneakPeekNov11_gingerbreadga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675143613197034706" border="0" /></a>Thanks for visiting and Have a Fabulous Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-4994431231793810072011-11-12T05:00:00.000-08:002011-11-12T05:00:05.822-08:00Stampendous Encrusted Jewel Technique Blog Hop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsnOV46FJut_k9zCr8joFMiYyp74SuuPVJH9x0zQdYeGhPa6HXLgptfE3reSyh6CBDSh36fueUO2D2jfJeXB2PIRpiELc6EnQYZof_8TEXbAX3C0msSWt7eFh6d3Xw7yg6M38Cbsgr2kd/s1600/ECTBlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5L9qzgoGdXzHiFN_Nqr0Bw_mb7yB6THI3Y0zhuPxNjoa18SOj-KHRUJgllItXzZjqreKixEcnNFtxUGjWibZn9fje8V2QQySr-umUC-CuFIP1j5ckpKiWH5ejLlV0haWbzgQFp9_Hzpk/s1600/encrusted-blinkie.gif"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5L9qzgoGdXzHiFN_Nqr0Bw_mb7yB6THI3Y0zhuPxNjoa18SOj-KHRUJgllItXzZjqreKixEcnNFtxUGjWibZn9fje8V2QQySr-umUC-CuFIP1j5ckpKiWH5ejLlV0haWbzgQFp9_Hzpk/s1600/encrusted-blinkie.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome to the <a href="http://www.stampendousblog.wordpress.com/">Stampendous</a> "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBlm9rJ2C8&list=PL9C4AF25727A6EF1D&%5C%20;index=1&feature=plpp_video">Fran•tage Encrusted Jewel</a> Hop"! All of us on the <a href="http://www.stampendousblog.wordpress.com/">Stampendous Design Teams</a> are sooo excited about this new technique...an accidental creative process discovered by our own <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/About+Us/About+Us/5">Fran Seiford</a>, Chief Artistic Officer at <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/">Stampendous!</a> There is a quote that says, "There are no mistakes, just opportunities for embellishment!" How true is that? Today our super-creative-with-mistakes designers are excited to show you how you can deliberately create with gorgeous sloppiness. For more info on the process of Encrusting with the <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/products/459774/Fran%E2%80%A2t%C3%A1ge_Essentia%5C%20ls">Fran•tage Essentials</a>, check out the YouTube video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBlm9rJ2C8&list=PL9C4AF25727A6EF1D&%5C%20;index=1&feature=plpp_video">HERE</a>. Here's the list of our Encrusted Hoppers for today:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stampendousblog.wordpress.com/">Stampendous Impressions' Blog </a><br /><a href="http://www.scrappychickcyndi.blogspot.com/">Cyndi Bundy</a><br /><a href="http://trudee.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Trudee Sauer</a><br /><a href="http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com/">Jennifer Dove</a><br /><a href="http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/">Pam Hornschu</a><br /><a href="http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/">Wendy Price</a><br /><a href="http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/">Taylor Usry</a><br /><a href="http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/">Wendy Jordan</a><br /><a href="http://www.stamperosity.com/">Lynn Mercurio</a><br /><a href="http://www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com/">Krissy Fossmeyer</a><br /><a href="http://gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/">Rachel Sztonyk</a> <-----me<br /><a href="http://www.suzzstampingspot.blogspot.com/">Suzanne Czosek</a><br /><br />The Encrusted Jewel Technique is so fun and the results are beautiful. I stamped the <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/product/0/CRP149-R/_/Cling_Single_Chandelier">Cling Single Chandelier</a> with Versamark Ink and added <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/product/0/FREG026-R/_/Aged_Black_Embossing_Enamel">Aged Black Embossing Enamel</a>. I then added Gold Halo Glitter and Champagne Glass Glitter from the <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/product/459774/FRGK01-R/_/Treasures_Glitter_Kit">Treasures Glitter Kit</a>. Finally I added the "Just a Note" sentiment from the <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/product/0/SSC1130-R/_/Rose_Branch_Border_Perfectly_Clear%E2%84%A2_Stamps">Rose Branch Border</a> stamp set.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsnOV46FJut_k9zCr8joFMiYyp74SuuPVJH9x0zQdYeGhPa6HXLgptfE3reSyh6CBDSh36fueUO2D2jfJeXB2PIRpiELc6EnQYZof_8TEXbAX3C0msSWt7eFh6d3Xw7yg6M38Cbsgr2kd/s1600/ECTBlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 598px; height: 648px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsnOV46FJut_k9zCr8joFMiYyp74SuuPVJH9x0zQdYeGhPa6HXLgptfE3reSyh6CBDSh36fueUO2D2jfJeXB2PIRpiELc6EnQYZof_8TEXbAX3C0msSWt7eFh6d3Xw7yg6M38Cbsgr2kd/s800/ECTBlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674050277829025890" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipsnOV46FJut_k9zCr8joFMiYyp74SuuPVJH9x0zQdYeGhPa6HXLgptfE3reSyh6CBDSh36fueUO2D2jfJeXB2PIRpiELc6EnQYZof_8TEXbAX3C0msSWt7eFh6d3Xw7yg6M38Cbsgr2kd/s1600/ECTBlogHop_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><br /></a><br />As you hop from blog to blog, oohing and aahing over the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBlm9rJ2C8&list=PL9C4AF25727A6EF1D&%5C%20;index=1&feature=plpp_video">Encrusted Jewel</a> fabulousness, be sure to leave some love (and your contact email) for the designers, as well as on the <a href="http://www.stampendousblog.wordpress.com/">Stampendous blog</a>. Your comments are your insurance that you have an opportunity to win one of four blog<br />candy goody boxes of <a href="http://www.stampendous.com/products/459774/Fran%E2%80%A2t%C3%A1ge_Essentia%5C%20ls">Stampendous Fran•tage Essentials</a> for you to create your own <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBlm9rJ2C8&list=PL9C4AF25727A6EF1D&%5C%20;index=1&feature=plpp_video">Encrusted Jewel</a> goodness. 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Can you believe it? We are at the 150th <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/">Taylored Expressions</a> Sketch Challenge! Woo Hoo! And what better way to celebrate this wonderful occasion then with prizes!!! Taylored Expressions will be giving away 3 prizes for Sketch 150... one of each of the newly released stamp sets: <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tayloredexpressions.com%2Fitem.php%3Fitem_id%3D3999" target="_blank">Love Grows Here</a>, <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tayloredexpressions.com%2Fitem.php%3Fitem_id%3D3998" target="_blank">Labels of Love II</a>, and <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/redirect-to/?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tayloredexpressions.com%2Fitem.php%3Fitem_id%3D4000" target="_blank">Thankful</a>! We really hope you all will play along with us! The TE Sketch Crew will be taking a little break for the holidays and this is the final sketch for 2011.<br /><br />I have been having lots of fun creating Christmas cards lately and I can't seem to put down the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1821">Wings of Joy</a> stamp set. The images are adorable and so fun to color. I paired up the image with my stash of Echo Park Christmas Paper. The bright and fun colors really make me smile. I also added a cute doily for fun and texture. Finally I added some piercing, ribbon and Stickles for embellishments. I thought I would be a little extra festive by adding a cute little gingy in the picture. Hope you like it!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYif-fjTXqnfHffoaqh4zZnufM3iWiM_p_rjjIrW8L8KhoMdMl53OqrSPZAY8KdjxNB-eoU7PakZrb4VffPoSWEQIFgdzK3gkOjMqHUf9-62WTbTQjSamLHJlPDI1z21fSc83xYrGqHac/s1600/TESC150_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 629px; height: 468px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbYif-fjTXqnfHffoaqh4zZnufM3iWiM_p_rjjIrW8L8KhoMdMl53OqrSPZAY8KdjxNB-eoU7PakZrb4VffPoSWEQIFgdzK3gkOjMqHUf9-62WTbTQjSamLHJlPDI1z21fSc83xYrGqHac/s800/TESC150_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673685190140395810" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRehqS42rC4PSSVtVUfHCB_xfcd1wDGfjGu2FaOzYnJfrjTKyu6_VjrbYBqirToEHBiO7mbEQQEXZ-2K0513wO1b7ZPwB7XNzC6VwkxD-4yntnqHRbLeHcjf89XojLRXIB0a_IlSn2k4v/s1600/TESC150.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 473px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRehqS42rC4PSSVtVUfHCB_xfcd1wDGfjGu2FaOzYnJfrjTKyu6_VjrbYBqirToEHBiO7mbEQQEXZ-2K0513wO1b7ZPwB7XNzC6VwkxD-4yntnqHRbLeHcjf89XojLRXIB0a_IlSn2k4v/s400/TESC150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673690773163007602" border="0" /></a><br />It wouldn't be a celebration without a TESC Favorite Flashback. I can hardly believe it myself that already 2 years of being on the TE Sketch Crew has flown by. I have been loving every minute of it. It was so difficult to pick one favorite sketch since they are all wonderful, but I finally decided on TESC129. I had so much fun creating this card for my hubby and this Cuppie image is just one of my all time favs!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg52TnnEUl9sJAOT8Gp2gwfMmPY8N8z_TpW7Io6H6zMhJmjruI2WoBqxPhh5w1BUnzgONCsBJib7UVAScv67qBIU-vBiqTIZn3naEjGiBCZU7_eWd2d8KYLlrUmInEEoEwvYLTsGrDZB7/s1600/TESC129_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 509px; height: 609px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg52TnnEUl9sJAOT8Gp2gwfMmPY8N8z_TpW7Io6H6zMhJmjruI2WoBqxPhh5w1BUnzgONCsBJib7UVAScv67qBIU-vBiqTIZn3naEjGiBCZU7_eWd2d8KYLlrUmInEEoEwvYLTsGrDZB7/s800/TESC129_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673690055395191570" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYSgGBSfIIvUuHls0L7zY1Xzh3oSRzW-bZKsV8JYG6o5B8508dsmUDN39IT5WPuyiK6WuJSDMrCXkV0WKlbxjn0HBj6VKseqivoCmqR3AXgDRD9nA5abXpkpznEPwCR29jg0YuQPQ-EOV/s1600/TESC129.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 463px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglYSgGBSfIIvUuHls0L7zY1Xzh3oSRzW-bZKsV8JYG6o5B8508dsmUDN39IT5WPuyiK6WuJSDMrCXkV0WKlbxjn0HBj6VKseqivoCmqR3AXgDRD9nA5abXpkpznEPwCR29jg0YuQPQ-EOV/s400/TESC129.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673691928882496802" border="0" /></a>Let's keep the party going... be sure to stop by and visit my Sketch Crew buddies to see all of their fabulous creations:<br /><br /><ul id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314249735778339"><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/">Cassie Trask</a></li><li><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Jami Sibley</a><br /></li><li id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314249735778336"><a id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314249735778333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/">Lisa Hjulberg</a><br /></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Lori Craig</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/">Margie Cortina</a><br /></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper">Monika Davis</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor VanBruggen</a><br /></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/">Tracy Clemente</a></li></ul>Thanks for visiting and Have a Fabulous Friday!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-34519965227623691962011-11-07T05:00:00.000-08:002011-11-07T05:00:02.809-08:00iCopic Weekly Challenge #55 - ThankfulHi Pals! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! I'm back again this Monday to host another fun <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/">iCopic</a> Weekly Challenge. This week's challenge theme is Thankful. There are so many things in my life in which I am truly thankful. I have been so blessed to make such amazing friends through blogging and I can't thank you all enough for visiting and/or following me through my crafty adventures. I appreciate all your kindness and support, so this week's card is dedicated to all of you!<br /><br />I chose to use a sentiment instead of an image for the focal point to really highlight the Thankful theme. The lovely "Thank you for being my friend" sentiment is from the <a href="http://www.icopic.com/catalog/rubber-stamps/lawn-fawn/lawn-fawn-rubber-stamp-hello-friend.html">Hello Friend</a> set by Lawn Fawn. I wanted all the focus to be on the message, so I dressed it up with some pretty pattern paper and a few embellishments. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8kJO06LesStXoGvJ7_lC0fyU7w3GbKmWTOHDGJYDeYVmlcM58SiMMMMKjlTodsD2L_dqwv0MDPziRuhIBA8lHAc4ly2hoAWba1fkthsSr-09TJ5_PhO58NwpG8ia4vR2KUmeumAtZ8rm/s1600/ICWC55_gingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 550px; height: 674px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8kJO06LesStXoGvJ7_lC0fyU7w3GbKmWTOHDGJYDeYVmlcM58SiMMMMKjlTodsD2L_dqwv0MDPziRuhIBA8lHAc4ly2hoAWba1fkthsSr-09TJ5_PhO58NwpG8ia4vR2KUmeumAtZ8rm/s800/ICWC55_gingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672148769832552786" border="0" /></a> I hope you will play along with this week's challenge. It's a great opportunity to win a fabulous prize from iCopic. To play along for your chance to win, just visit the <a href="http://blog.icopic.com/2011/07/icopic-weekly-challenge-41.html">iCopic Blog</a> for the details and to link up your creation. Good Luck!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and Have Great Day!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" /><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);" class=" down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link"><img src="http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif" alt="Link" class="gl_link" border="0" /></span></span>Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-42599112614266070542011-10-30T19:32:00.000-07:002011-10-31T01:32:12.254-07:00October Key Ingredients - Friends!Hello Friends! I wanted to share with you today another creation from the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">October Key Ingredients Kit</a>. This card was created as an inspiration sheet for this month's kit. You can view all the inspiration sheets for each kit <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-inspirationsheets.blogspot.com/">here</a>. It's just another great tool TE offers to help you jump start your creativity when you receive your kit. Don't have a kit? Well it's so easy to become a subscriber. Just check out all the details <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-subscribe.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />This KI creation was created using the wonderful patterned paper from Crate Paper's Farmhouse Collection. I used the large scale floral print paper to cut out 2 flowers as the main images surrounding the friendship sentiment from the <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3170">Friendship Blooms</a> set. Finally I added the main images/sentiment to the card base with foam tape for dimension. All the paper & embellishments used were from the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients.blogspot.com/">October Key Ingredients Kit</a>. Just another fun and simple card you can create using these fab kits from Taylored Expressions.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55Vnk090oWJqKIjreOq1gCyrQQp-0Bwy3vo4zXl4URosXZxubYP4yijI2PviNgyryQ2YBTqPvF9dhmVV23gjoDfZeZMX8LZXFWAdjDUfH-3Lh3CtBoI5D1gWXIGAwzCe-TFMtLXf1591y/s1600/Oct2011_InspirationSheet_wm.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 594px; height: 516px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh55Vnk090oWJqKIjreOq1gCyrQQp-0Bwy3vo4zXl4URosXZxubYP4yijI2PviNgyryQ2YBTqPvF9dhmVV23gjoDfZeZMX8LZXFWAdjDUfH-3Lh3CtBoI5D1gWXIGAwzCe-TFMtLXf1591y/s800/Oct2011_InspirationSheet_wm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669570661765554466" border="0" /></a><br />Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.thekeyingredients-blog.blogspot.com/">Key Ingredients Blog</a> to view more cards & projects created by the KI Design Team. Thanks for visiting and Have a Great Day!<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8125736870895149937.post-87724247509189763252011-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-28T08:10:08.217-07:00TESC149 - JOY!Happy Friday! Are you ready for another fun <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge</a>? This week's TESC is a special one! Taylored Expressions is a proud sponsor of the Hope You Can Cling to card drive on SCS and sketch crew member Jami is hosting a Hope You Can Cling to Challenge to create a holiday card incorporating the color pink. So we are combining both challenges for some extra fun!<br /><br />We're also encouraging all of you to mail your cards to the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. <b>So if you're up for the extra challenge, then create a holiday card using the sketch that includes the color pink</b> and send it along for the card drive. It's sure to brighten someone's day and that's what this hobby is all about, right!? You can find all of the details on Jami's challenge <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/hycct1128-hope-holidays-t541052.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and more about the card drive and where to send your cards <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/hope-you-can-cling-challenge-forum-f299/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Thank you so much for your support!<br /><br />Today's card features the lovely <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=1821">Wings of Joy</a> set. I adore all the lovely images, but this one was just perfect to use for this week's challenge. I colored the image using Copic Markers and paired up the image with some Pink Paislee - Snow Day patterned paper. Don't you just love all the PINK? I embellished the card with some <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=3854&page=3">red ribbon</a>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=546">Stardust Stickles</a>, <a href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.com/item.php?item_id=851&category_id=118">Christmas Red Stickles</a> and lots of piercing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMrfustn0rKIMVXIXR3tQB65BdMlIHB_CVWHR2h_peu6UYX6zDod_-lae60PEffWOTLpwtuOK6k51-LCSV0sVGPDg2k-f7mSX_VroqcTYTCdNdfKmr_Pz4dHCUNI5E1saLnbocdZ64K6S/s1600/TESC149_giingerbreadgal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 542px; height: 660px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTMrfustn0rKIMVXIXR3tQB65BdMlIHB_CVWHR2h_peu6UYX6zDod_-lae60PEffWOTLpwtuOK6k51-LCSV0sVGPDg2k-f7mSX_VroqcTYTCdNdfKmr_Pz4dHCUNI5E1saLnbocdZ64K6S/s800/TESC149_giingerbreadgal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668555176174584386" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyjaMJgVntrj5cdI_FlVGXSNX80K9EBPYYbht3Xh7RP_hbLI-29A1OrZ7zdM2-wIvuoeRniU037yEGFH30hpjaxo0qmDOEUSLaLO0If3-dKcCEBQ-I0W71vhMqXUFh0RJ0Cx50ytlmrop/s1600/TESC149.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggyjaMJgVntrj5cdI_FlVGXSNX80K9EBPYYbht3Xh7RP_hbLI-29A1OrZ7zdM2-wIvuoeRniU037yEGFH30hpjaxo0qmDOEUSLaLO0If3-dKcCEBQ-I0W71vhMqXUFh0RJ0Cx50ytlmrop/s400/TESC149.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668560419172661074" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you enjoyed today's card and I know you will be thrilled to see the lovely creations from my Sketch Crew Buddies:<br /><br /><ul id="yui_3_2_0_5_1314249735778339"><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/">Cassie Trask</a></li><li><a href="http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Jami Sibley</a><br /></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/">Lori Craig</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper">Monika Davis</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor VanBruggen</a><br /></li><li><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com/">Tracy Clemente</a></li></ul>Thanks for visiting and Have a Wonderful Friday!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgulMh_kikYXNfURRIdCXzbKqS9WtjYxlgCz3mt756mAQqcwU5OOis-eDUQxpj8TrSNOJIXpKlJ2GPL761MlhWI65pORBHlrtkVV7pQ_gSdcQH4F5bO2UR2YpsfErl71y0tj9f3nSYlpzto/" alt="Rachel Siggy" />Gingerbread Gal♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/02138002090863233304noreply@blogger.com4