PPRS December Sketch Challenge

Wowzers! Can you believe that it is the 15th of December already?!? Just 10 days until Christmas and I haven't even started my Christmas shopping! That is typical me, always waiting until last minute to do things.

Today launches the start of the December Sketch Challenge over at Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. Here is this month's fantastic sketch made by Nicole.

Super fun and super inspirational! Here is my take on it:



I used the super pretty Ornament Bunch red rubber stamp along with the adorable It Came Without Ribbons sentiment red rubber stamp. So, now that you have seen my take, hustle on over to the PPRS blog where you can find more information on how you can join in on the fun. No PPRS products are required to play and you can win a $15 gift certificate to the PPRS webshop!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will play along with us!

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Meets Tim Holtz

Happy Mon...err, I mean Tuesday! This post was supposed to go up yesterday, but my internet has been shoddy over the last few days and I haven't had decent internet access on my computer. I was able to access the internet on my phone, but I did not want to write up a blog post on my phone, let alone take crappy pictures with my phone's camera. So, I decided I would do it today once the internet serviceman left and I am now again with access to the world wide web! Woo hoo!

As you may know, yesterday was the last day of Tim Holtz's annual 12 Tags of Christmas. I absolutely heart Tim Holtz, his style, and his techniques. So, my project today incorporates Tim Holtz along with the super cute Pumpkin and Snowman clear stamps set.

I absolutely love Tim Holtz's kraft resist paper with Picket Fence Distress Stain swiped over the top. This is perhaps one of my favorite easy-to-do techniques.

Isn't this snowman absolutely adorable? I love this stamp set and have used it several times since I purchased it. Did you know it also has a coordinating die? Makes it so much more convenient when crafting!

Well, that's it for today. Hope you enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed creating it. Be sure to check out the PPRS blog for more inspiration from the DT. Oh yeah, the December sketch challenge goes live on Thursday! Stay tuned for more information as there is a great prize to be won!

Hugs,
-A

PPRS Poinsettia Postage

Greetings everyone! I have been on some kind of simplicity kick as of lately. I think it's because my crafting time has been extremely limited. I haven't gotten to participate in challenges as much as I'd like. The only crafting I have found time to do is for PPRS. While I have been disappointed about my lack of crafting time, when I sit down with PPRS goodness all around me, my spirits are lifted momentarily.

Today I would like to share a card I made featuring the PPRS Poinsettia Postage red rubber stamp. This card took me a total of 15 minutes from start to finish and I was amazed I was able to squeeze in this crafty time in the few spare minutes I had before taking my kids to dance classes and grandma's house.

The image was stamped on kraft cardstock and colored with Copics. Added a few strips of patterned paper, some fly fishing trim I picked up from Sportsmans Warehouse, some Wild Orchid Crafts pearl sprays and an I Am Roses poinsettia and this card was finished in minutes flat. Love how it turned out for being so quick to finish!

Thanks for taking a peek! Be sure to head on over to the PPRS blog to see what the DT has whipped up for you this week!

Hugs,
-A

PPRS Snowman and Bird

I have to say that for the two months that I have been blessed to design for Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps, not a day goes by that I don't fall more and more in love with their beautiful stamps. My new favorite happens to be the super adorable Snowman and Bird red rubber stamp. I love that although it is small, it packs a big wintery punch!

I punched out a one-inch circle with my Fiskars circle punch, and stamped just the head of the snowman and bird in the circle.
My inspiration comes from last Monday's Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge. I am always too late to enter my card, but I love to play along anyways!

The PPRS stamps I used in my card were the Snowman and Bird red rubber stamp along with the Ornaments Set 2 clear stamps set for my sentiment.

Oh, before I forget, the November Sketch challenge over at the PPRS blog ends this Wednesday, November 30. A super prize is up for grabs! Deets can be found here.

Thanks for gracing me with your presence! I hope you have a super crafty week!

Hugs,
A

Supplies Used:
Size: 6x6
Stamps: Snowman and Bird, Ornaments Set 2 (PPRS)
Ink: Pine Needles, Fired Brick (Ranger), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Paper: Cardstock (Bazzill), Patterned Paper (The Paper Studio)
Accessories: Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch (Fiskars), lace (Wright's), mulberry poinsettias (I Am Roses)
Challenges: Mojo Monday 216

CAS with PPRS!

Hello, hello! It has been a super busy week full of taking care of my mother, who was just released from the hospital, and everyday happenings in reference to our five children. During weeks like this, I never have much time to craft and with the holidays quickly approaching, I decided to make a CAS Christmas card that would be easy to replicate super fast for friends and family. I have never found it easy to make a CAS card. Whenever I create them, they always seem to have something missing. With that in mind, I had to come to terms with not overembellishing and enjoying the simple things in crafting. :)

For this card, I used the PPRS clear stamps set, Ornaments Set 2, along with the coordinating Ornament die, as well as the Tis the Season red rubber stamp. The image was colored in with my Copics and attached to a piece of green embroidery floss. Simple, yet pretty!

Thanks for stopping by! Stop by the PPRS blog for some more fab inspiration!

Supplies Used:
Size: 4.25 x 5.25
Stamps: Ornaments Set 2 Clear Stamps Set and Tis the Season (PPRS)
Paper: The Paper Studio, Recollections
Ink: Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Accessories: Ornaments die (PPRS), embroidery floss (DMC), Copic markers, embossing powder (Ranger), pop dots (EK Success)

It's Time for the PPRS November Sketch Challenge!

Hello, dear friends! It is time for another super fun sketch challenge by Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps! Here is the fantastic sketch that Nicole has made to inspire you!

Here is my take on the sketch:

Super fun sketch and what great inspiration to get a start on the Christmas cards you know you need to get done! For my card, I used the beautiful Evergreen with Star red rubber stamp, along with the Home for the Holidays red rubber sentiment stamp.

Everyone is welcome to participate; PPRS stamps are not required in your creation. The winner receives a $15 gift certificate to the PPRS web store. Simply make your project based on this sketch and link it up using Mr. Linky over on the PPRS blog post. You have until November 30 to play so dust off your stamps and ink pads and go play!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you will join us in the challenge!

Supplies Used:
Size:  5.25 x 5.25
Stamps: Evergreen with Star and Home for the Holidays (PPRS)
Ink: Fired Brick, Pine Needles, and Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz Distress)
Paper: Patterned Papers (K and Company, Anna Griffin, and The Paper Studio), Cardstock (Office Max, Recollections, Bazzill)
Accessories: Santa Baby and Juniper (Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists), Branch Punch (Martha Stewart), Lace (Wright's), Mulberry Flowers (Wild Orchid Crafts)

Christmas Spirit with PPRS

Good morning!! It is already Monday and it seems to me that the closer we get to Christmas, the faster the days fly by. Our household seems to be in the Christmas spirit as soon as the Halloween costumes get put away. Looking forward to spending time with family, good food, and Santa Claus puts everyone's minds at ease as we celebrate one of the most joyous times of the year. For my project, this week, I incorporated some classic Christmas colors, as well as a beautiful sentiment from PPRS.

This card features the Spirit of Christmas red rubber stamp. I stamped it onto a Tim Holtz baroque die cut and colored the patterned paper with Distress ink. I added some Tattered Angels Glimmer Glaze to the poinsettias to give them some shimmer and added some pretty little pearls as accents. The seam binding bow was hand dyed using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. I just love to alter seam binding in order to match my projects!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out some more inspiration from all of the amazing PPRS DT! You can find their blogs on my sidebar. :)

Oh, and just a reminder....The new PPRS sketch challenge will go live tomorrow, November 15! Keep your eyes peeled over at the PPRS blog for details.

Supplies Used:

Size: 5.5 x 5.5

Stamps: Spirit of Christmas (PPRS)

Ink: Ranger Tim Holtz Distress (Fired Brick, Vintage Photo)

Paper: Patterned Paper (Anna Griffin), Cardstock (Recollections)

Accessories: Die (Tim Holtz Alterations), Pearls (K and Company), seam binding (Hug Snug), mulberry poinsettias (I Am Roses), Glimmer Mist and Glaze (Tattered Angels), lace (Wright's)