Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #76

Happy Friday everyone! Are you ready for another fun filled Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge? I hope so because today Taylor has another great sketch for us to play around with. I decided to pull out my Taylored Expressions "For the Love of Cupcakes" set. I adore these little cupcakes. They are yummy! I paper pierced the cupcake top with some very sparkly DCWV Sweets patterned paper. Then I topped it off with some beautiful flowers. Well, that's all for me today but if you want to play along in this week's Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge here are all the details you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC76 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 76 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Teresa Kline from Enjoy the VA Sunshine.


Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Taylor Van Bruggen
Jackie Pedro
Jami Sibley
Lynn Mercurio
Monika Davis
Sherrie Siemens
Stephanie Hargis
Vicki Chrisman

TCP Tuesday on Wednesday!

Hi All! So are you ready for another fun TCP Tuesday challenge? I hope so because the super talented Jen del Muro has a great color combo for us to play around with. I would have never thought of putting these colors together but I had so much fun with them. They are perfect for the summer season. I used my new The Cat's Pajamas "By the Sea" set. I color Poochie in with my Copics and added some German Glass Glitter that is also available at TCP. The buttons and ribbon are also new embellishments released this month! You are going to love them. The sketch is from this week's SCS sketch challenge. It's been forever since I played along in one of those challenges. Well, that's all for me today but if you want to play along in the TCP Tuesday challenge make sure to check Jen's blog for all the details.

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #75

Happy Friday! I am so excited about this weekend. I have a birthday party and a family reunion to attend. It's going to be jam packed but loads of fun. Well, before I leave you for the weekend I have a sample using the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge. I was so excited when I saw this sketch because I knew it would be perfect for my new The Cat's Pajamas "By the Sea" set. These adorable stamps along with two other sets are now available online!! I'm telling you they are ADORABLE!! You've got to check them out. I also used the new ribbon bundle that is also new over at TCP. The ribbons are delicious. Well, that's all for today but if you want to play along in the challenge here is everything you need to know.1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC75 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 74 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!


Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Taylor Van Bruggen
Jackie Pedro
Jami Sibley
Lynn Mercurio
Monika Davis
Sherrie Siemens
Stephanie Hargis
Vicki Chrisman

TCP Blog Surf

Hi all!! It's time for the first ever TCP blog surf! How exciting is that? Today is also exciting because the TCP crew is also featuring samples of the new images that will be released tomorrow July 22! There are three sets altogether and I know you're going to love them all. They are so fun and perfect for the summer. This week's hostess is Leigh. She has an awesome inspirational challenge for us. I decided to play along with the beach theme. I used my super cool surfer Poochie. Love him :) So, in order to celebrate the first TCP blog surf and new release you will get a chance to win all three sets!! All you have to do is by leave a comment on each DT member's blog post. Leigh is the first in line so make sure to start there. Next up on the blog hop is the genius behind it all...Alma!

July Key Ingredients Challenge

Hi all!! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. So, it's time for another fun Taylored Expressions July Key Ingredients challenge. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Key Ingredients subscription make sure to check out Taylor's blog for all the great details. Trust me it's an awesome deal! So, the challenge this month is to create a house warming gift. I decided to make a cute little picture frame hanger. Our 6 year wedding anniversary is coming up so I wanted to make the hubby a litte frame of our earlier years together. You can customize this idea with pictures of the couples or friends new home. The idea are endless. The frames, ribbon, patterned paper, and liquid pearls are all part of the new Key ingredients. I love it ALL!! The flowers are from the WW "Fresh Flowers" set. Well, that's all for me today but make sure to check out all the other creations the rest of the Baker's Dozen made. I'm sure they are jaw droppping.

Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Karen Giron
Jodi Collins
Laura Fredrickson

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #74

Happy Friday everyone! So are you ready for another fun Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge? Well, its been a few weeks since the last sketch but we are back and ready to create. I actually made this card a few weeks ago since I forgot that we were postponing the challenge for a while..silly me =) Anywho, I made this card using The Cat's Pajamas stamp from the "Hearts and Flowers" set. I adore this little Spring image. I colored everything in with my Copics and framed it with some fun colorful card stock. To complete the card I added some ribbon and tied a cute bow on the sentiment. Well, that's all for me today but if you want to play along here are all the details on how to enter the Cupcake Challenge.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC74 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 74 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!


Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Lynn Mercurio
Stephanie Hargis
Taylor Van Bruggen
Jackie Pedro

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Hi All! So, just as promised today I have a fun surprise to share with you. Some of the girls over from Taylored Expressions have organized a fun Christmas in July blog hop! Sound fun?! The reason for the blog hop is to show off these new awesome Perfect Package that are now sized perfectly for A2 cards. My favorite part of these boxes is that they fold up for easy storage, have a magnetic closure, and are easy to decorate! That means you know have a great way to make quick and easy Christmas gifts for all your family and friends. I decided to make some Christmas cards using the TE Whimsical Wishes "Beary Special" and "Beary Special Accessories" stamps. I embellished the Perfect Package with patterned paper and Zva Creative rhinestones. To complete everything off I added a big bow. I can't wait to start making these for all my family. Well, that's all I have for you today but make sure to check out all the other participants in the blog hop. I can't wait to see what all the girls have created. Also, all Christmas stamps will be 20% off July 15-25 and Taylor is giving away 5 Perfect Packages! Make sure to check out her blog for all the details.

Taylor Van Bruggen
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Sankari Wegman
Jami Sibley
Guest Designer - Rachel Sztonyk

TCP Tuesday

Hi All! I am so happy to finally get some time to stamp. Summer has been crazy but lots of fun so far. Today I have a fun TCP Tuesday card to share. The Hipster Hostess this week is none other than the super talented Carole. She has an awesome sketch for us to play with. I switched it around just a bit to fit my stamp. I used the new TCP Happy Camper stamp images. Isn't this owl the cutest?! I also pulled out my floral soft to create a soft patch of flowers at the base of the trunk. I really like the subtle detail. Well, that's all for me today but tomorrow brings a fun surprise so don't forget to check back.

Fun in the Sun!

Hi All! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week. Today I have a quick post and card to share. Last night I decided to pull out my new Stamp A Sweet Impressions 'Beach Bum" set. I adore these cute little cuppies having some fun in the sun. It's been so hot here in Houston that playing with these little guys was refreshing. I paper pieced the sailboat sails and colored everything else in with Copics. All other card stock, patterned paper, and accessories are from the Beach Bum Key Ingredients set. I love this stuff!! Well, that's all for today but I plan to have another TCP card later on this week.
Stay tuned :)