Friday, March 30, 2012

Flashback Friday 22.0!!


Hello Hello!

Welcome to Flashback Friday 22.0!

We're so glad that you stopped by....there are some exciting changes to the Flashback Friday format but let's get to my Super Sponsor first:



This collection is sponsored by Sylvia's Corner Etsy shop, where she sells her handmade cards, banners, gift bags and albums.



The prize is composed of a Stampin'Up! Sale-A-Bration package Sylvia put together: 


 Everyday Enchantment Tote
12"x12" package of Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper(12pieces)
10 card bases {two of each of: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Island Indigo, and Wisteria Wonder}
20" of Baja Breeze satin pleated ribbon
2 yds each Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon: Lucky Limeade and Calypso Coral
10 Everyday Enchantment brads
10 shaped clear buttons
Sale-A-Bration Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood mount, unmounted)

Wow....isn't that a FABulous prize?!!  

Thanks so much Sylvia!  Make sure you also check out her blog too!


I'm so excited to introduce you to my Flashback Friday 22.0 winner:



I live in Arlington, VA with my husband Andrew and 4 1/2 and 1 1/2 year old daughters Ellie and Carina.  I have a full-time job working for the government, and sneak off to craft after the girls are in bed.  I've been crafting my whole life:  from latch-hook kits, cross stitch kits, and any other crafty pursuit that would keep me busy when I was a kid, to crocheting and scrapbooking in more recent years.  Last year I was introduced to clear stamps and was hooked.  (My arsenal now even includes some of those red rubber ones, but the clear kind are my favorite.)  I started blogging last June, rather tentatively, but am so glad that I did.  The creative blogging community is AMAZING!  There's so much inspiration, encouragement, and fun to be had!  I've quickly become addicted to making cards, a great use for all my scraps, and a great way to try new techniques and products.  


Miriam's blog:  Sooner Rather than Later


So are you curious what the challenge is?!!!


First project using a die cut!


Do you remember that I introduced a new change to Flashback Friday?  We have a winner and 2 guest designers! 


We're going to do this blog hop style!  You will get to meet Jessi and Nance in the blog hop!


So start hoppin'

Flashback Friday blog <<-- You are here
 Sylvia  {Sponsor}
Miriam  {winner}
Jessi {guest designer}
Nance {guest designer}
Amy

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Winner Winners Chicken Dinner{s}!!!

Hello and Happy Saturday!

The turn out for Flashback Friday 21.0 was spectacular!  Thanks soooo much for everyone that linked up!  I know that some gals left comments and mentioned they didn't have any paper pieced cards, but hopefully we can catch you on Flashback Friday 22.0!

Today we start a fun new format for Flashback Friday...There will be a winner and 2 runner ups!  The Winner will receive the Sponsored Prize and the opportunity to pick the next Flashback Friday Challenge and the 2 runner ups will be Flashback Friday Guest Designers!  How does that sound?!
Okay before we get to the winners....I want to do some shout outs...

First up my
Super Sponsor:



 
Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:
$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!


Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Up next is my oh-so-fabbie Flashback Friday 21.0 Guest Designer:

Jen W. !
& Jem


All the way from sunny Bermuda...Jen has been a joy to work with...thanks girl!

Remember to check out her magnificent blog:


Here are the top 3 picks...



coffee....who doesn't love coffee?  but seriously, great graphic design and fun non-traditional take on a holiday greeting.



Who doesn't want an outfit like that groovy girl....check out those fun pants and the oh-so-funky background!



Bright fun and colorful dontcha think?  Genius use of the twine!

....and the winner is....
Miriam!


This is where I insert my disclaimer for those that know me and know I might be slightly addicted to coffee {Rose...Sherry...Julie...Janice....to name a few}...The picking of the winners is a combined effort:)

Okay, there you have it ladies....it was such a fun challenge!!!

We'll be back next Friday with a brand new challenge and a FABulous Sponsor!!!!


Monday, March 19, 2012

reminder about Flashback Friday 21.0!!!


Hello!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

Just a reminder about Paper and Such who is our Super Sponsor!!!

Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!



Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Here are a couple card that I wanted to feature...Flashback Friday 21.0 is all about your first Paper Pieced card:



Woot Woot...I'm a huge fan of orange and owlies so this is right up my alley!



Thee perfect amount of paper piecing in a CAS design...awesome!




Now come on...you know I LOVE this!!!!!



Super cute baby boy card!!!



TWEET!!!

So....whatcha waiting for...LINK UP...you have until Friday, March 23rd at 11:59 pm Pacific!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Flashback Friday 21.0 Paper Piecing!


Hello!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

I'm here to share some cards from the Paper and Such Design Team


Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!



Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

First up is Mindy:


You all know how much I adore color and patterns!

Next is Stephanie:


Lovin' that paper pieced birthday cake!

Kendra's baby card:


You seriously can't go wrong with pink!

Why don't YOU dig into your bloggie/gallery archives and see what you find as your first paper pieced card...LINK UP for a chance to win the FAB prize from Paper and Such!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Flashback Friday 21.0!!!


Hello and a big Happy Friday!!!

Welcome back to Flashback Friday 21.0!

I'm so very excited to share with you our 

Super Sponsor:



Paper and Such is an online store that opened in May of 2011.  Shortly after opening, we decided to begin our own stamp line, and it's been nothing short of exciting.  Our stamps are clear photopolymer, and are made right here in the USA!  Our HOT SHOT line is a line of chicken stamps - if you haven't seen them, be sure to check them out.   We are constantly adding to our stamp line, and love to hear what our customers want.  We also love to see what you make with our stamps!

We are trying to carry a variety of stamps and supplies to suit everyones style, and we are constantly adding to our inventory with different manufacturers. 

Check out the prize for Flashback Friday 21.0:

$15 Gift Certificate to the Paper and Such Store!!!!



Make sure you check out the Paper and Such Store and the Paper and Such Challenge blog!

Up next is my oh-so-fabbie Flashback Friday 21.0 Guest Designer:

Jen W. !
& Jem


Hi there!  

My name is Jen and I live in beautiful Bermuda with my hubby Luis and my two goofy hounds Atticus and Jem.  I started dabbling in cardmaking in 2007 but didn't get really serious about it until I discovered the amazing crafting community in Blogland in late 2010.  Once I started my own blog and began entering challenges I was hooked and feel like I've learned and grown so much as a crafter since then.  I love that I've met so many amazing and inspiring women and have formed some wonderful friendships.  I include Amy in that list and am so excited to be a guest designer at Flashback Friday! 

Isn't that fantastic?!!!  
Rightbackatcha Jen!

So, you're probably curious what challenge Jen has picked:

**first paper pieced card**

     Here's Jen's card:



Dontcha love her card?  Well, you all know how much I adore patterns and colors so this beauty is right up my alley!

Please pop on by Jen's blog:


....leave her some of that fabbie Flashback Friday bloggie love!!!!!

Next up we have a special guestie, Julie Smith, owner of Paper and Such is joining us today!!!!


Okay, YOU ALL know that I love this coffee card!!!!  Check out the Paper and Such Store Blog for all the deets on her fabbie card!

Here's my first paper pieced card circa November 2007...it's my 4th blog post!


I actually still love this card...all it needs is some stitching:)

So there you have it peeps!  We can't wait to see your cards that you link up!

Flashback Friday 21.0 run through Friday, March 23rd at 11:59 pm Pacific.