Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Awesome deals!

I've got some awesome deals listed in my etsy shop right now...

21 NEW bottles of Stickles for $36.00 {including US Priority Shipping}:


{Stickles regularly sell for $2.50 a bottle and I've got them listed at $1.45 PER BOTTLE!}

And a SERIOUS stash of ribbon (more than 276 YARDS) for $26.00 {including US Priority Shipping}:


{That's less than 10 cents per YARD!}

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepaisleypalace

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Hello There

Head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog today to learn more about this card:



Supplies:
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Hello There from the Slow Movin' set}
Ink: Tsukineko {Jumbo Java}
Cardstock: Jillibean Soup {Kraft}
Patterned Paper: Jillibean Soup {Shell Macaroni and Blended Beans from the Pasta Fagioli collection}
Other: Tim Holtz {Tiny Attacher and Tiny Staples};

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Market Street Stamps - March Release

Today I am giving you a little taste of each of the new stamp sets and backgrounds from Market Street Stamps!

First, let's take a gander at the AWESOME background...ZEBRA PRINT!


How fun is that???

I immediately fell in love with it the second I saw it. It is so fun!
{And although I've stamped it in black, don't limit yourself to black and white only. Go WiLd with that Zebra Print Background!}


You may also spy that fun sentiment *cough* Hippie Chic *cough*.

And take a peek at those buttons...there's a little hint of Vintage Music shining through!


The sentiment got a quick and easy treatment thanks to some Spellbinders dies and I topped everything off with some twine from The Twinery.



And next up is FASHIONISTA! This is such a fun set...even for a girl like me who does NOT wear high heels!


I did some stamp masking {or is it mask stamping?} to create the background and then used that cute sentiment to finish it off.



Hope you enjoyed the peeks! Stay tuned for the full reveal of the stamp sets tomorrow on the Market Street Stamps blog!
{And have fun shopping at Market Street Stamps tomorrow night at midnight!}

Zebra Card Supplies:
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Zebra Print, Vintage Music, Hippie Chic};
Ink: Tsukineko;
Cardstock: Bazzill; Georgia Pacific;
Dies: Spellbinders;
Twine: The Twinery {Charcoal, Blossom};
Buttons: Foof-a-la;

Fashionista Card Supplies:
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Fashionista};
Ink: Tsukineko;
Cardstock: Bazzill; Georgia Pacific;
Dies: Spellbinders;

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Cricut Cartridges & Stickles For Sale

I am selling some of my Cricut cartridges on eBay...most of them are retired and hard to find.
You can even make me an offer {via eBay}!
{Click the name of each cartridge and it will take you to the individual auction for that cartridge.}

All Mixed Up *SOLD*
Animal Kingdom
Beyond Birthdays
Celebrations *SOLD*
Doodlecharms *SOLD*
George & Basic Shapes
Mini Monograms
New Arrival *SOLD*
Paper Pups *SOLD*
Snow Friends 2009-2010 *SOLD*
Stamped
ZooBalloo *SOLD*

Seller name: CakeJunkie <-- Click to see all my current listings

I also have some new bottles of Stickles for sale - you can find them on etsy here:

{http://www.etsy.com/listing/70470161/stickles-glitter-glue-lot-of-23-original}

23 bottles for $34.50! That's only $1.50 per bottle!

Friday, March 18, 2011

Simple Mini Card

I've been enjoying creating some simple mini cards recently and here is one I created recently:


Here's a simple sketch to go a long with it:


As always you can find Copic Markers and more in the AWDML online store.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company
Markers: Copic {YG25, Y08, RV04, BG15}
Tools: EK Success/Martha Stewart - Scoring Board; Fiskars - Paper Trimmer

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Make A Wish

Please stop by the Market Street Stamps blog today and find out more about this card that I created:


Supplies:
Cardstock: (White) Georgia Pacific, (Teal) Bazzill,
Patterned paper: (Tutti Fruitti Floral from the Tutti Fruitti collection) Doodlebug,
Stamps: (Make A Wish, Celebrate Cake set) Market Street Stamps
Ink: (Tuxedo Black) Memento,
Accent: (Lily White Mini Jewels) Doodlebug, (Houndstooth Artisan Tape) Pink Paislee
Tool: (Scoring Board) Martha Stewart, (Paper Trimmer) Fiskars, (Scissors) Fiskars
Sketch: Paper Crafts magazine

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Past, Present, and Future

Six months ago I had not been a full time Design Team Member for any company.
Today, I am currently designing projects for two fabulous manufacturers and one online store:
{The Twinery}
{Market Street Stamps}
{A Walk Down Memory Lane}

Six months ago I had never had anything accepted for publication in a print magazine.
But...six months ago I received my first ever acceptance e-mail from an editor at Paper Crafts Magazine requesting two of my projects for publication!

It seemed like forever waiting for the day when I would be able to see my work in print...TODAY is the day!



Beginning with this issue I am scheduled to have at least one project published in print each month for the next six months.
All together I am scheduled to have 12 projects printed in 9 publications from from 2 major publishing companies...it is truly a dream come true!

Here's a peek at one of my projects from the Paper Crafts Special Issue: 350 Cards and Gifts.


{You'll have to pick up a copy to see my other project and the rest of the awesome projects in the issue. My projects are on pages 52 & 91.}

I have always loved crafting and I thank God for blessing me with these fabulous opportunities.

I may never have anything published again...or maybe I will.
For now, I am just enjoying the blessings I have been given and looking forward to what else the future might bring!


Supplies:
Patterned paper: (Travel Skirt, On Holiday) The Girls’ Paperie by Margie;
Paint: (Cardinal Crimson) Apple Barrel Colors; (True Red) Americana;
Accent: (Silver/Wire) The Beadery; (Red/Felt) The Kunin Group;
Tool: (Round N Round Squeeze Punch – Medium) Fiskars; Round N Round Squeeze Punch – Large) Fiskars; Round N Round Squeeze Punch – Extra Large) Fiskars; Seal Of Approval Squeeze Punch – Medium) Fiskars; (Micro-Tip® Easy Action Scissors) Fiskars;
Other: (Wooden Bag) Michaels;

Monday, March 14, 2011

Hello Sunshine

Twine is hot right now in crafting and AWDML carries a fabulous selection!
Let's take a look at the awesome twine from The Twinery...


What you may notice about the twine from The Twinery is that it is very colorful. Traditional bakers twine generally has one strand of color twisted with 3 strands of white. The Twinery's twine has double the color to add a great pop of color to your cards and layouts.
The Twinery's twine is 100% cotton and eco-friendly so you don't have to save it just for paper crafting. It is perfect for packaging baked goods, wrapping gifts, and you can also mix it into your party decor.
{And here's a little bonus - The Twinery's twine is all made in the USA.}

For this card I've tied the Caribbean twine in a bow and used it to top off the "i" - what will you do with your twine?


Here's a sketch for you sketch lovers:


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Various Orange Accent Papers
Letter Stickers: American Crafts - Thickers
Twine: The Twinery - Caribbean
Pen: Ranger - Opaque White Pen
Tools: EK Success/Martha Stewart - Scoring Board; Fiskars - Paper Trimmer

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Peachy Keen Winner!

I want to thank EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. that stopped by my blog and the Peachy Keen Stamps blog (or both) to take a peek at my projects.
Thank you for all the sweet comments...between all the posts, there were 481 comments!

I gave the responsibility over to Random.org to pick the winner and it chose:


Here's the winning comment:


Congratulations!
Angelica from Peachy Keen Stamps will be contacting you to get your $25 gift certificate to you!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Enjoy Today

I posted a challenge in for the 8th Anniversary Crop at A Walk Down Memory Lane to create an 8 panel card using this sketch:


This is the card I've created:


You can get the supplies you need for this card and so much more in the AWDML online store.

I also modified this sketch for those who would rather create a layout:


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Confections - Ice Cream Parlour
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamp: Market Street Stamps - Enjoy Today
Ink: ColorBox Chalk Ink - Yellow Citrus
Twine: The Twinery - Blossom
Tools: EK Success/Martha Stewart - Scoring Board; Fiskars - Paper Trimmer

Friday, March 11, 2011

Peachy Keen Stamps: Penguins...on vacation!

Here's a peek at the project I've shared today on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog. Be sure to head over there to check it out.

And don't forget...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner sometime soon.

I hope this week has given you a good peek into the great stamps and supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies:
Chipboard: Peachy Keen Stamps {Chipboard Penguins}
Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps {3-4" Funshine Face Parts}
Stamp Accessories: Peachy Keen Stamps {1 1/4" Clear Block}
Ink: Memento {Rich Cocoa}
Paper: Jillibean Soup {Pasta Fagioli Collection}
Twine: The Twinery {Cappuccino}
Other: Fiskars {Craft Knife}, Mod Podge {Matte}

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Peachy Keen Stamps: Ornament Mini Album

Here's a peek at the project I've shared today on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog. Be sure to head over there to check it out.


And don't forget...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner after my week on the PKS blog is finished.

See you back here tomorrow with a new project featuring supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps!

Supplies:
Acrylic: Peachy Keen Stamps {Large Acrylic Round Ornament Set}, Peachy Keen Stamps {Large Acrylic Star Ornament Set}
Papers: Echo Park {Little Girl Collection}
Stickers: Echo Park {Little Girl Collection}
Twine: The Twinery {Blossom, Caribbean, Lilac, Pink Sorbet}
Other: Fiskars {Craft Knife}, Ranger {Glossy Accents}

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Peachy Keen Stamps: Gingerbread Girl

Here's a peek at the project I've shared today on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog. Be sure to head over there to check it out.


And don't forget...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner after my week on the PKS blog is finished.

See you back here tomorrow with a new project featuring supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps!

Supplies:
Chipboard: Peachy Keen Stamps {Gingerbread Chipboard Shape Set - Girl}
Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps {3-4" Funshine Face Parts}
Stamp Accessories: Peachy Keen Stamps {1 1/4" Clear Block}
Ink: Memento {Tuxedo Black}, Distress Ink {Antique Linen}
Markers: Copic {E000}
Cardstock: Bazzill {Red, Yellow}, Georgia Pacific {White}
Paper: Doodlebug Designs
Twine: The Twinery {Maraschino}
Other: Fiskars {Craft Knife}, Mod Podge {Matte}

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Peachy Keen Stamps: Sketch Challenge 47 with a twist : "Think Bling"

Here's a peek at the project I've shared today on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog. Be sure to head over there to check it out.


And don't forget...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner after my week on the PKS blog is finished.

See you back here tomorrow with a new project featuring supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps!

Supplies:
Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps {Happy Bird and Phrases}, Market Street Stamps {Hearts A Plenty}
Ink: Memento {Tuxedo Black}, VersaMark {Watermark}
Markers: Copic {0, BG000, Y32, V000, E000}
Paper: Imaginisce
Twine: The Twinery {Blossom}
Accents: Doodlebug Designs {Mini Jewels - Lily White}
Pillow Box: Kraft Outlet

Monday, March 7, 2011

Peachy Keen Stamps: You Are My Sunshine

Here's a peek at the project I've shared today on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog. Be sure to head over there to check it out.


And don't forget...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner after my week on the PKS blog is finished.

See you back here tomorrow with a new project featuring supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps!

Supplies:
Alterables: Coin Tin
Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps {You Are My Sunshine}, Peachy Keen Stamps {3-4" Funshine Face Parts}
Ink: Memento {Tuxedo Black}
Markers: Copic {Y08, YR12, E00}
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific {white}, Bazzill {Lemondrop}
Tools: Fiskars {Round N Round Squeeze Punch - XL}

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Get ready...get set...get PEACHY!!!

It's finally here!

I'll be sharing projects I've made with the awesome stamps and supplies from Peachy Keen Stamps - ALL. WEEK. LONG. {3/7-3/11} on the Peachy Keen Stamps blog!

PKS Guest Designer 2011

And there's more...

Peachy Keen Stamps is allowing me to give away a $25 gift certificate this week...and YOU just might win it!

You can enter to win by leaving a comment on each day's post (on the PKS blog) -this will get your name into the drawing one time.
You can be entered five times this week if you leave a comment on each of my daily blog posts there.
If you'd like an extra entry, become a follower here on my blog and leave me a comment letting me know you are a follower.

I will pick a winner after my week on the PKS blog is finished.

See you back here tomorrow with a new project featuring supplies available from Peachy Keen Stamps!

Celebrate YOU

Here's another one of my "reject" cards from the recent Paper Crafts magazine calls. This one uses sketch #6.
{Again, you can see all the sketches here.}

Like my previous card this one uses the For The Record collection from Echo Park - Echo Park really did awesome on this collection!
{Who am I kidding? ALL of their collections are awesome.}








I got my inspiration for this card from the Get Daring with Decorative Tape Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I used the Tim Holtz Tissue Tape on both the front and the inside of the card. I've been going tape cRazY lately and I sure love the tissue tape! It gives a nice accent but is still transparent enough to get a little glimpse of what is underneath.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned...I have more "reject" cards coming soon!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (Paper Bag) Kraft Outlet
Patterned paper: (Tablecloth, Advertisement, Lace Strips, For the Record collection) Echo Park,
Sticker: (Alpha Stickers "border" "celebrate" "you", For the Record collection) Echo Park,
Tool: (scoring board) Martha Stewart, paper trimmer, (Upper Crest Border Punch) Fiskars, (Deco Corner Chomper) We R Memory Keepers

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Pat On The Back

Good news today: I got an acceptance e-mail from Paper Crafts magazine!

One of my cards that I submitted was accepted for publication and you should be able to see it this August in the Go-to Sketches for Card Makers Special Issue. {It hits the shelves the day after my birthday!}

This card {one of my many "rejects"} was also created using the same sketch from my card that was accepted {sketch #33} - it looks very, VERY different from the card that was accepted. They are totally different styles but I love them both in their own little ways.
{You can see all the sketches for the call here.}


There is lots of goodness from For The Record {one of the new Echo Park Paper collections}.

Of course I've also added some twine from The Twinery - love that new charcoal color! {I inked it up with some Distress Ink to make it flow better with the colors of the card.}


I got some of my inspiration for this card from the recent Get Daring with Decorative Tape Challenge in the Moxie Fab World. I used the Tim Holtz tissue tape to add some ruffles behind the sentiment and beneath the twine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: (French Vanilla) Bazzill
Patterned paper: (Apron Strings, Noteworthy, Stamp of Approval, Vintage Linen, For the Record collection) Echo Park,
Ink…dye: (Antique Linen) Ranger
Color media…markers, pencils, pens: (Black/Pen. - Medium) Sharpie
Accent: (Nightfall/rhinestones) Queen & Co., (Nostalgic, tissue tape) Tim Holtz, (Artful Collage #523831, flowers) Prima, (Green/rose Leaves #170691) Prima,
Sticker: (Element Stickers, For the Record collection) Echo Park,
Fibers: (Charcoal, twine) The Twinery
Tool: (ruler) Tim Holtz, (scoring board) Martha Stewart, paper trimmer, (Upper Crest Border Punch) Fiskars,
Other: black tulle

Friday, March 4, 2011

Enjoy Your Birthday

Today kicks off the 8th Anniversary Crop at A Walk Down Memory Lane and so I thought that I would share a birthday card I made for the occasion:


I created this sketch and flipped it for the card.


I added Pink Paislee's Artisan Tape in place of the flowers thanks to an inspiring challenge to use decorative tape from Moxie Fab World.
Thanks to another Moxie Fab World challenge it is also sprayed with Perfect Pearls Mist.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Georgia Pacific
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company, Hero Arts
Ink: Tsukineko {VersaMagic - Jumbo Java}, Memento {Rich Cocoa}
Tape: Pink Paislee {Orange}
Mist: Ranger {Perfect Pearls - Perfect Copper}

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Thank You So Much!

I hope you will join us for the online crop that will be going on at A Walk Down Memory Lane this weekend!


There will be prizes - including gift certificates to the AWDML online store!
You don't want to miss that!

And please be sure to check out this card and a quick tip I have for you today on the A Walk Down Memory Lane blog:


Here's a sketch to go along with it:


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs - Tutti Fruitti Collection - Berry Blue
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamp: Market Street Stamps - So Happy - "Thank You So Much"
Ink: Memento - Rich Cocoa
Twine: The Twinery - Pink Sorbet
Flower: Maya Road - Resin Blossoms Cream
Marker: Copic - Y08
Tools: EK Success/Martha Stewart - Scoring Board; Fiskars - Paper Trimmer

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Congratulations!

Check out my post over on the Market Street Stamps blog to find out more about this card:

{I was inspired to use mists thanks to a fun challenge on the Moxie Fab World blog.}


And here's a little sketch for you:


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Georgia Pacific
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Perfectly Pretty Grid, Blast Off, Celebrate Cake}
Ink: Distress Ink, Memento
Mists: Perfect Pearls Mist {Turquoise}