Santa Clause "IS" comin' to town....

"TWISTED THURSDAY" #32

brought to you by
Shirley's 2 Girls
and the
Ladies with Attitude
(make sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post for a HUGE ENABLER ALERT)

Let's just not even talk about my recent absense, okie dokie? I will tell you that I am so happy to have had enough energy to play with my "toys". Take a look at this AMAZING stamp (Santa is comin) by Shirley's 2 Girls. I am so in love with him that I don't even know where to start. Do I need to say anything? I think he speaks completely for himself (Funky, Fun, Fresh, Whimsical and Different!! hmmmmmm, all qualities that I adore).
So today is "TWISTED THURSDAY" #32 and I would love it if YOU would join us in this week's sketch challenge. This week's "TWIST" is to use Kraft paper/cardstock or a brown paper bag.

HERE ARE THE "TWISTED" DETAILS:

1. CREATE a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding Kraft Paper or a paper bag
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC32 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, November 11th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

HUGE SALE
going on
NOW
---------> S2G SALE PAGE <---------

.............Supplies I used.............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Santa is comin)
Paper: Paper Trey Ink (white, kraft, red), Patterned paper ?
Ink: Momento (tuxedo black), Copic Markers, white ink pad
Tools: Spellbinders (Nestabilities scallop squares), Provo Craft (cuttlebug)
Misc: Shimmerz (angel wingz), Stampin Up (certainly celery ribbon), button, white glitter

I'M DROWNING!

Super fast post while I walk out the door to school. I've never missed a Twisted Thursday Sketch Challenge, even when I was on vacation, I had my posts up. Not the case yesterday! I will be back with my project, until then here is this week's " TWISTED SKETCH "

GO HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS OR TO
LINK YOUR FINISHED PROJECT
---------> HERE <----------

Blog Candy Alert & Fun Holiday card with a surprise in the Center

BLOG CANDY
ALERT
at the
ABC Toys & Crafts
Design Blog
------> HERE <------
hurry because you only have until TOMORROW

Last Monday I shared the adorable Crafty Secrets "Snow Bunnies" stamp set from ABC Toys & Crafts, so this week I wanted to touch on versatility. I used two different sentiments that are included in this stamp set to create the little "gift tags" on my "Christmas Packages". I also heat embossed the sentiments in black to really give them that umph! Basically this same concept could be used with "Birthday Packages" also. Wouldn't that be fun? Obviously the patterned paper would change and the outside tag could simply read "Happy Birthday" (yes I am literally thinking this up as I type, hmmmmm wonder what my project of the evening is going to be?) Notice how I have double scored the spine of my card??? Wanna see why?
The above photo shows just a scrap piece of patterned paper that I embossed then embellished.

INSIDE

The packages on the inside of my card were scraps that I ran through the Cuttlebug using Scalloped Nestabilities. The Square or Rectangle Nestabilities would be perfect.
(you can click on the photos to SHOP at ABC)
...........Supplies I used..............
Stamps: Crafty Secrets (Snow Bunnies)
Ink: VersaMark embossing ink,
Cardstock: Stampin Up (night of navy), Gina K (pure luxury 120 lb)
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Tools: Spellbinders (rectangle scalloped Nestabilities), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug, ornaments embossing folder)
Misc: Stampin Up (vanilla ribbon, black embossing powder) random buttons, Martha Stewart (adhesive ribbon), hemp

Bookmark Card TUTORIAL

Very sad that this will be my last post as the Charter Guest Designer for Paper Maniac so I thought I would create a fun project using stamps from my favorite stamp company, SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS. Before I go any further, you absolutely have to go check out the fun INTERVIEW that Paper Maniac gave me... I am telling you this has been such a generous and inviting company and I was tickled to death that get to know them so much better.

---> HERE IS THE INTERVIEW <---

Recognize this mischievous cat?? Yes he is the guy I used for my TWISTED THURSDAY Post Yesterday. This is the "Like A Book" stamp set one of Shirley's 2 Girls newest stamps and is NOW AVAILABLE at PAPER MANIAC. I started out with a 12"x 6 1/2" piece of textured Bazzill Cardstock, Scored at 4 1/2", Turned the cardstock around to the other end and Scored at 3".

After I made the 3" Score, I then used a Sewing tool called a Tracing Tool (used to mark patterns onto your fabric). I don't have a Scor-Pal so I used the Groove that the blade on my cutter runs up and down. Works Perfectly! Anyhow, pressing down firmly, run the tracing tool directly over the 3" Score, I ran mine through twice so that my recipient will be able to remove the BOOKMARK easily without tearing.

So So simple and yet just another fun way to PRESENT something as simple as a BOOKMARK. I am adding another photo of some of the products that I used and you can also see a little bit of my Paper Piecing in various stages. I don't always stamp the entire image but when I do, it makes it easier for me to make several of the same project that coordinate but no two are exactly alike since I am using different parts of each image and several differnt papers. This particular CosmoCricket Patterned Paper is so amazing that I may end up having to purchase another pad of it.

I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE THOUGHT OF PAPER MANIAC.

PAPER MANIAC IS SUPPORTING THEIR TROOPS BY OFFERING FREE SHIPPING to FPO/APO addresses during October on orders totaling $40 or more

USE THIS CODE
SUPPORT

.........Supplies I used............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Like A Book)
Paper: Bazzill (brown textured, kraft), CosmoCricket ( ), Gina K (pure luxury white), Paper Trey Ink (berry sorbet )
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black)
Tools: Provo Craft (cuttlebug), Spellbinders (Nestabilities-scalloped rectangles, ribbon labels, labels), Stampin Up (1 3/8" circle punch)
Misc: Ribbon( available at Paper Maniac)
Stampin Up (flower brad)

ALL work & NO play..........

well, you know! It's time for another TWISTED THURSDAY

This Mischievous kitty is certainly a teeny bit "TWISTED". You just never know where he is going to pop up next or just what TROUBLE he will be getting into. Pretty sure he is about to send hay and leaves flying maybe even a few feathers!!! Watch out birdy, that cat is sneaky. Don't want to TEASE, however, I have seen his NEW CHRISTMAS IMAGE..... OK, OK, back to today. This is one of the newest releases from Shirley's 2 Girls called "NO GOOD" and I just couldn't resist paper piecing AGAIN. I can't help it, I swear the stamps tell me to do it ;o)

Want to WIN FREE STAMPS?

Here are all the TWISTED DETAILS:

1. CREATE a project using today's Sketch pattern
2. Add the TWIST by adding a PUMPKIN
   
3. Upload your project to your blog or favorite gallery (S2GSC30 & shirleys2girls)
4. Link your project to ---------> Mrs. LINKY <---------
5. Deadline Wednesday, October 28th (midnight PST)

Check out what the other Ladies with Attitude have "Twisted" up

Erin Joy Pat Debbie Karolyn

And our Talented Guest Designer Anne

MARK YOUR CALENDERS FOR A
BLOG HOP
on
OCTOBER 24

............Supplies I used............
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (No Good)
Ink: Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black), Stampin Up (close to cocoa, versamark)
Paper: Stampin Up (always artichoke, confetti white, really rust, bravo burgandy), Paper Trey Ink (scarlet jewel),
Tools: Spellbinders (Nestabilities round, scalloped square), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug & pumpkin embossing folder), Stampin Up (square scallop punch), Martha Stewart (leaf punch)
Misc: Stampin Up (black embossing powder)

Love Beyond Measure & a New Challenge

It's Hump Day
let's Celebrate
with a Challenge from
Paper Maniac

Who isn't on the constant lookout for new and exciting challenges? The Design Team of Paper Maniac has moved their Challenges and you can find it HERE.... This week's theme is to use the sketch provided, use black & white with just a Splash of COLOR. Can you still see the sketch in my project or was I a tad bit too Rebellious? I can't help it, this is how MY BRAIN INTERPRETS the sketch to. I will admit, that I am having issues not being able to have incorporated my beloved Ribbon and I didn't Color (Gasp). Go back and take a look at last week's Ferris Wheel project. Does the sketch look familiar? It should, after completing my project, I realized that I had jumped the gun by a whole week. SHHHHHH Maybe no-one noticed and thank Goodness I didn't call attention to it.
Once again I have reached for the 100% Happy stamp set by Unity. This stamp set is a Retail Store Exclusive, which means, it is NOT available at Unity. You can pick it up at Paper Maniac. I used the Inksentials White Gel pen to outline the word "LOVE" and the measuring cup. The measuring cut was adhered using foam dots and I added a hot pink heart for a little more texture.

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT
have you noticed that
Paper Maniac is now carrying SHIRLEY'S 2 GIRLS?
(check them out HERE)

Don't forget that FPO addresses/Military overseas who Order $40 or more will receive

FREE SHIPPING during the month of OCTOBER

.............Supplies I used................

Stamps: Unity (100% Happy retail exclusive)
Cardstock: Bazzil Basics Black & White, Paper Trey Ink: (Bitty dots)
Ink: Inksentials White Pen
Misc: Basic Pearl adhesives, hot pink rhinestone, Micro Dots Foam adhesive
Tools: Spellbinders: (Nestabilities Label 1), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug), SU (polka dot embossing folder)

BOO-tiful Pumkin head gift Set & lots of STASH

Today is

Takin' Out the Stash Tuesday
and an
ENABLER ALERT

Totally messed up on the Main image for my project and used a Digi that isn't part of the S2G 25% off promotion, however, the kitty inchie that I used IS ON SALE!!! Click on the Blinkie above to see the Halloween images. If ya gotta have it NOW, then DIGI (click HERE) is what you are looking for. When I purchased the Pumpkin Flavored Shampoo & Conditioner for my daughter, I knew exactly how I would package them. I mean how perfect is that Kitty with the pumpkin on his head. I will probably write some silly statement about no matter how big for her britches she gets, she will ALWAYS be my LIL' PUMPIN HEAD ;o)

Check out all the STASH that I pulled out. Box was created with a heavy weight piece of cardstock or maybe even cardboard that had originally been used to ship something to me. I liked the color of it but I have been HOARDING it. I broke out a neglected embossing folder. Used a couple large eyelets to attach my handle and some WILD ribbon (no really the name is Wild and is available HERE).
Want to WIN a FREE set of Shirley's 2 Girls stamps???? Come play TWISTED THURSDAY sketch challenge. You have until midnight tomorrow (Wed) to enter a project for this week....
HERE are COMPLETE DETAILS
...........Supplies I used............
Digi Image: Shirley's 2 Girls (Hallo-scream)
Stamps: Shirley's 2 Girls (Spookies 1)
Inks: Stampin Up (rust, close to cocoa), Copic Markers, Momento (tuxedo black)
Tools: Marvy Uchida (scalloped circle punches-purple, pink, blue - Yellow plain circle), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug, Pumpkin Harvest embossing folder), Spellbinders (Nestabilitie tags
Misc: Shirley's 2 Girls (wild ribbon) Stampin Up (striped ribbon, large eyelets)