Mega Facebook Blog Hop with Peachy Keen and Kadoodlbug Designs!

Hello everyone! 

KaDoodle Bug Designs and Peachy Keen Stamps are celebrating KaDoodle Bug Designs turning 3!

IT ALL STARTS ON FACEBOOK HERE

To celebrate we have some FABULOUS projects from both very talented design teams to share with you, along with brilliant prizes to be won!

We have some amazing sponsors for this hop which includes:

Too Cute By Jessica - $20 in files of your choice - 

Trendy Twine - $10 Gift Card 

Love Bug Creations - $10 Gift Card 

Quick Creations - Gel Pens and Egg Die 

Craftin' Desert Divas - 1 Stamp Set 

Peachy Keen Stamps - $30 Gift Certificate  

And of course you can win a prize from KaDoodleBug Designs as well - $30 Gift Card

(To be eligible to win these prizes you must like each fan page including the sponsor fan pages and comment on all of the projects).

 Here's my project...

It was mega fun putting this card together!

Here's the low-down..

 'Happy Woof-Day set , Kadoodlebug Designs

'PK-125 'Recess Jump Rope Girl'

PK-1331 'Dog background'

DP Bundle Of Joy 'Dots and Stripes' by Echo Park

I do hope you pop on over to the hop on Facebook.

You'll have a blast!

Enjoy your weekend! xxx

Day 2 of the Peachy Keen/Quick Quotes mega blog hop!!!

Hi Everyone!! It's day 2 of the Peachy Keen Stamps/Quick Quotes Blog Hop! 

 Peachy Keen Stamps and Quick Quotes have partnered this weekend to bring you incredible creations from both Design Teams, so you'll get see how truly versatile these products are! 

The deadline for commenting is 11:59pm EDT, Sunday, September 18th.
Winners will be announced on Monday, September 19th 
on Peachy Keen & Quick Quotes' blogs.

If you've just come from Theresa's blog, you are hopping along just fine.  

If not, make sure you start at the beginning over at Peachy Keen Stamps' blog

to get all the deets and to make sure you don't miss a single chance to win one of two fun and fabulous prizes up for grabs!

here's a couple of projects I made combining PK and QQ .....

 I think this card would be great for anyone celebrating an anniversary at Christmastime.

It combines PK-402, 'Mistletoe Twist with Quick Quote's 'Savvy Birthday' kit

Couldn't resist the chance to make another bag-a-lope....
(Instructions HERE)


Side view

I combined papers from the QQ 'Savvy Birthday' kit, with the metal die,  'CC-PK4 Funny Flowers'

I hope you're inspired and ready to create!

Don't forget to leave a comment on each designers' blog for a chance to win either....

Two stamp sets from Peachy Keen, 

OR a Quick Quotes prize package!

Peachy Keen Stamps PRIZE:
Basic Paper Doll Face Assortment
Faceless Fruit Stamp Set

Quick Quotes PRIZE:
Family Canvas Kit (All inclusive)
Glitter Chipboard (2 sets)
PVC Frosted Embellishments (flowers)

Your next (and last) stop on the hop takes you back to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog.

Good luck!!!

Peachy Keen Challenge #45

Hi friends! Thankfully, Peachy Keen has now got their new server sorted

and things are beginning to click back into place......

.......and one of them is the CHALLENGE!!!

We have another sketch for you today....

(I LOVE sketches and I knew instantly what I wanted to do with this one)!!!

Here is my idea.......using a stair step card format.

A side view.....

Recipe....

Peachy Keen/Cottage Cutz  Peach die and stamp

EK Success Punch
Frame round Peachy is an svg file by Monica Bjork HERE.
(She has hundreds of files for the Craft Robo and Cricut).

Heart Tree svg file using PK-490 Every day Character faces

Sentiment is from my stash.

Knowing how much you love Peachy Keen stamps you are going to be tickled pink when you see the other DT Sister's projects!! They are, as ever, amazing!! You can see them over on the Peachy Keen blog, along with all the details about the challenge should you wish to join in with us.

We hope you do. There is always a great prize on offer.

Happy crafting!

Peachy Keen Challenge #44

THE CHALLENGE?
Create a card or layout based on the SKETCH provided
THE TWIST?
You must use a monochromatic colour scheme! 

What exactly is monochromatic? Using tints and shades of the same colour. 

(i.e. if you choose "pink", you must use dark pink, light pink, medium pink, etc.) 

Black and white is allowed! 

Guidelines:
Design must be new
Project must incorporate elements from  the sketch provided
Link to Mr. Linky on the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog before February 7th

We  have another talented Guest Designer joining us today! 

 Erika Valdez will be guest designing for us all this week.

Click "home" on the Peachy Keen blog to see all of Erika's creations this week.

 I've especially enjoyed this sketch challenge, 

'coz it's MY design! How chuffed am I!!!

Well, I suppose I'd better let you see the sketch and my sample card hadn't I! Ha Ha

and here's my card....

 I've been dying to colour that cute mouse. He's from the new release and he's fabulous.

He's from the set PK-283, Cheers For Green Beer.

 (Those shamrocks are also from the set). 

Well you've seen my card, now hop on over to the Peachy Keen blog and feast your eyes on the DT sister's fabulous cards! You are in for a real treat! you are, I hope, going to play along too.

The prize for one lucky winner will be... 

a K&Co. Valentine Design Package, valued at $20!

 Have fun and good luck!!

It's time for Peachy Keen Challenge #42!!

Hello everyone! Welcome to the 42nd Peachy Keen Challenge!

This one has two super prizes for you to play for.

The challenge this week is to make something that involves embossing.

How easy is THAT! It can be dry embossed, or heat embossed, or any combination of both!

(Is there any other method, apart from dry and heat)?

If there is, feel free to use it! LOL

 One random winner will receive these TWO stamp sets -

PK-328 Snowman Greeting Card Set & PK-332 Peachy Keen Santa. 

As an added holiday treat, if we make it over 100 entries, 

we'll give away a 12 piece Copic Ciao set!!!! Whoo Hoo!!

Here's my card.....

Isn't that Gingerbread the cutest!! She's from the set PK-412, Too Sweet To Eat.
The sentiment is from PK-328 Snowman Winter Greeting Card Set.
I used the Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' embossing folder in my Big Shot for the background.

Please pop on over to the Peachy Keen blog and check out the amazing samples
from my brilliant DT Sistas!
(Don't forget to play along too, 'coz there's those fab prizes on offer remember)!

Stay warm and stay safe!

Cards For Men Challenge and Anniversary Blog Hop!!

Hi! Welcome to the Cards For Men Anniversary Blog Hop!

If you've come to me via Sarah, you are on the right track. 

If you've just arrived and want to join the hop, please start at the very beginning at Cards For Men

 I'm super excited to be asked by Donna to join her once again for this special occasion as a Guest Designer!

It's hard to believe that Cards for Men is one year old already!!! 

To celebrate there is lots going on with tons of prizes available. 

There are two challenges, both with a Christmas theme. 

The first challenge is...

 Make a card, or a present, or both, the choice is yours.

 The second challenge is..

collect a word from each blog to form a festive phrase.

 (My word is 'WISH').

 At the end of the blog hop you should have 11 words, (Donna will have two words).

Work out the phrase and leave it in the comments back at Cards for Men.

One random winner will be drawn for each category.

You can get all the details and lots of inspiration over at the Cards For Men blog.

Each blog is giving away candy to one lucky winner! 

My candy is sponsored by my beloved Peachy Keen!!

 (Here's a little background into this amazing company)

Peachy Keen Stamps is a family owned and operated leading clear stamp manufacturer based out of Northeast Wisconsin. Our stamps are made with the highest quality polymer on the market today, giving them their unique peach tint. The whimsical images designed by Kathy Jakopovich coupled with their durability make them a favorite amongst scrap-bookers, card makers, and artists alike. These stamps are sold exclusively online at www.peachykeenstamps.com and at independent stamp and scrapbook stores worldwide. Please visit our website for a complete list of retail locations.

This is the prize for one lucky winner....

It's the 'Happy bird' steel die, (designed by Kathy at Peachy Keen in collaboration with Cottage Cuts)!

 To be in with a chance of winning this fabulous candy, you just need to leave me a comment. Simple!

One random winner will be drawn on 20 December.

Here's my Card.......

The image and phrase is from Whimsie Doodles and coloured with Copics. 

The DP is by My Mind's Eye.
The cute face on the underpants is from the Peachy Keen set
PK-470, Happy New Year Face Assortment!

Here's my Gift

This is made using an envelope for the inside pockets. 

(It's folded in half after gluing the flap down and chopping the top off).
The sentiment is by Papermania.

The blog hop will run until midnight on 19th December and winners will be chosen on 20th.

Your next stop is the lovely Shirley.

Here is a list of the blogs in case you lose your way....

 Cards For Men 
Donna 

Alison 

Amy 

Kitty 

Kym 

Mandy 

Patricia 

Sarah 
Me

Shirley
Back to Cards for Men

Good luck everyone and happy hopping!!

Peachy keen Challenge #41

Hello everyone! Welcome to another super duper Peachy Keen challenge. 
This week, we want you to create a card using ENCOURAGEMENT as your theme. 
Remember, you are not obliged to use a PK stamp, but we would be VERY flattered if you did!

 We also have the pleasure of a guest designer with us this week.....

Mandy Ferg of the Polka Dot Spot!

 Wowee!!! You really MUST go and visit her blog. Her cards are just amazing!!!

There are so many people out there who are still without work, caring for sick relatives, or

simply going through major changes in their lives. A card is the perfect way to brighten someone's day!

One randomly chosen winner will receive PK-412, Too Sweet to Eat and Set A, Spica pens, shown here...

A Brilliant prize for one lucky winner!

Here is what I did for the challenge.... 

(I thought maybe, someone feeling poorly or down at heart, might enjoy a bag of gingerbread).

Fully closed

 (It closes with Velcro coins)

 Partially opened

 Fully opened

 Stamps used......

PK-411, Lil' Gingerbreads and Phrases and PK 460, Happy Lashes Assortment.

Coloured with Copics (of course).

The DP is from SU and the mittens are courtesy of Spellbinders Nestabilities.

The gift bag is another paper engineered envelope! 

(Love making these! SO easy yet so effective).

I hope you like my gift bag. If you do, I KNOW you are going to be blown away by my amazing DT Sistas!!

They always do wonderful work ,but this week, they have worked wonders!

Please pop on over to the Peachy Keen blog, see their wonderful creations and join in with the challenge.

See you soon I hope!

The Peachy Keen Blog Hop is HERE!!!

The candy is now closed. 

Hooray!!! It's blog hop time!!!

Now, if you came to me via Kathy, you're on the right track. 

I hope you've fastened your seat belt 'coz it's going to be a thrilling ride!!!

You won't BELIEVE how cute the new release is!!!

There are FIFTEEN new sets for you to ogle

and you have a chance to win one, (or more), if you hop to every blog!

The new sets will be available to purchase from 8pm tonight CST!

The set I have as a prize is the fabulous PK- 331, Our Two Angles In Heaven.

Please read the message on the packet 

and you will understand how special this set is to us at Peachy Keen and to Lisa in particular. 

(She is one very brave lady and we love her to bits).

Here is the card I made with Lisa's set.

No. 1

I wasn't 100% happy with it, as the DP red didn't match with the sponging I did on the Nestie label, 

so I removed the Nestie and images and made a new card with a better match.
The reds are deeper but I couldn't for the life of me get the colour right on the photos.

No. 2

I used a product new to me that Kathy sent over.

It's Glamour Dust in liquid form! It's called 'Silver Bling'. 

I used it on the angel's wings and I must say I like the subtle effect. 

It's available for purchase in the Peachy Keen store.

(There a loads of different colours to choose from).

SO!! To be in with  chance of winning this VERY special set of stamps, all you have to do is.....

tell me which card you prefer, No. 1 or No. 2

You have until Monday 8pm GMT to enter! (2pm, CST).

Now, please click on the cute button to be taken to the next step on your journey. 

If you have lost your way, here's a list of all the blogs in order.....

 Peachy Keen Blog -
Kathy -
Me 

Kim
Lorie -
Heidi -
Janice -
Joanna -
Nikki -
Erin -
Emma -
Ruthie -
Samantha -
Lisa -
Angelica -

Have a great weekend and good luck with your hopping!!!

Peachy Keen Stamps :: Winter 2010 Release is COMING!

THAT'S RIGHT.

A super cute collection of the most adorable NEW STAMPS is coming VERY soon!!
Peachy Keen will be having a blog hop on November 12th! to introduce them.

Sneak peeks will start on November 9th.

There's MORE!!

How would you like a chance to WIN a set from this
ADORABLE collection before the party even begins?
This is how:
There's a cute llittle blinkie on the top of the right column on the Peachy Keen blog.

Copy and paste the HTML code into a blinkie on YOUR blog.
OR...share this event on your Facebook page.
Leave a comment on the Peachy Keen post HERE, telling us you've done either of those 

 and we will choose 3....winners on the day of the BLOG HOP!

There will be, as always, prizes along the way on the blog hop! 

'See' you there! You are going to be DEE-LIGHTED!

It's time for Peachy Keen Challenge #40!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the latest Peachy Keen Challenge!

This week we have a sketch for you.....

You can, of course, flip it, rotate it etc. You are not obliged to use a PK stamp, 

(but we would be very flattered if you did).

There is a prize awarded to one random lucky winner....

PK-023, Happy Turkey Day' and a Memento Rich Cocoa ink pad! Whoo hoo!

I DID manage to find enough materials that weren't TOO inaccessible thanks to all the upheaval, (see previous post), to make my Peachy Keen Challenge #40 card. I've had terrible withdrawal symptoms not being able to play and can't WAIT for the weekend when things are put back to normal and I have my craft room back.

This is the only card I've made in almost two weeks!!!

For my card, I used the cute as can be PK-328, 'Winter Greeting Card Set'.

Coloured with Copics and using the fabulous MME Wonderful Winter Glittered Holiday Papers.

LOVE that pad. The 'paper' is more like card!

 Please head on over to the Peachy Keen blog to see the fabulous samples made by my brilliant PK Sisters!

Don't forget to join in with the challenge for your chance to win that great stamp set and ink pad!

Peachy Keen Challenge #39!

We have something different for you this week ladies. ...... We want you to WRAP IT UP!!

'Create elements used in wrapping a gift.
Ideas for elements are: tags, gift wrap, gift card holders, and note cards'.

(I'm sure you'll think up lots more being the creative people that you are)!
We have a very talented guest designer for this challenge..
Lauren Brewer!
You really must check out her adorable projects!!

Well! Most of us, quite independently, decided on a Christmas theme for this challenge.

Emma and Nikki provided some diversity though, bless 'em!!

Well, my idea of wrapping it up was to make a Bag-a-Lope!!

(There are instructions on SCS and You Tube).

A bag is a wrapper..Right? *Silly grin*.

I'd got a packet of the right kind of envelope, so decided that another bit of ' Paper Engineering'

was in order.

These Snowmen are my absolute favourite and I just LOVE colouring them!!

They are from the set PK-329, 'Chill baby Chill'.

(This is going to get a lot of use in the next few weeks)!!

You can't see it on this photo, but I tore a piece of card into 'hills' and sponged Brilliance Sky Blue over the tops. This created a bit of a landscape that I covered in Martha Stewart Chunky Glitter.

I used Glamour Dust on the top of their hats and their buttons. 

I also used it for my snowflake. The 'snow' is made with a Cuttlebug embossing folder.

I 'shmoozed' around the front of the bag with the Brilliance Sky Blue ink and added the large snowflake on the top. The cute face is from the set PK-543 'Snow Bitty Faces'. 

Please visit the Peachy Keen Challenge blog and see the treats that my friends on the DT have come up with!

We hope you'll play along too of course! There is always a fantastic prize on offer and you know you have to be in it to win it!

Have a great week!

Peachy Keen Challenge #38

Something a little different for our challenge this week folks.....

We want you to create something using this criteria......

Fall/Autumn is in full swing, and using the month of October an inspiration, 

create a layout or project based on the season and use PEACHY KEEN stamps. 

The only catch is that it can't be a card!

This leaves your theme wide open to Autumn,

 Halloween, or Harvest Elements, 

(note, since it's October, 

a Thanksgiving feast scene wouldn't really work for this challenge, 

but gourds, pumpkins, etc. would be appropriate!) 

Well, as I'm playing with the new stamp sets that were launched yesterday on the blog hop, 

I thought again of Halloween. Hmmm...not a card! Oooer!! More paper engineering!!

I searched the web for inspiration and found THIS. 

A Martha Stewart template to make a coffin treat box....Ta-Da!!

 

I tried to make it look as if Frank had dug up through the floor of the coffin.

I just HAD to use my PK-643 'Frankly' stamp set again. He's SO cute!!

Frank was coloured with Copics and the coffin was made with papers from a kit by Echo Park,

that I grabbed at the Ally Pally craft show on the 25th September. 

This was great fun and I must admit, I do like a bit of paper engineering and I'm getting better at it I think.

For some more fun and to feast your eyes on the wonderful samples created by my fellow DT friends, 

please go along the the Peachy Keen blog. Play along with us for a chance to win a smashing prize. 

You have until Sunday 17th October to enter.

Have a great week!!!

Peachy Keen September Blog Hop is HERE!!!

I'm SO excited!!! Just WAIT 'till you see all the goodies on offer for you today and all this week!!!
I can at last reveal my card that has been under wraps all week, just waiting to show itself to you.
I have it in three different poses to show you all the details.

 This is the front closed.......

The front opened ......

And the inside.........

 Here is the delightful set I used for my card.....

PK-634..'Frankly'

I scanned 'Frank and reversed him in Publisher.

Scanner wouldn't play ball for the tombstone, so I had to improvise.

I stamped two tombstones on grey card and drew the ridges and cracks on the back of one of them.

Other than that, it was a doddle.

Do you remember the tease I gave you?

'Back to Front'. Did you guess? I had 'Franky' and the tombstone back to front on my card.

 THIS SET COULD BE YOURS!!!!

Our fabulous Queen Peach has given us all one set to give away as blog hop candy.  

To be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous set, become a follower 

(if you haven't already) and leave me a comment.(I LOVE comments). 

That's all you have to do! I will keep it going until Sunday midnight GMT 3rd October.
(I thought Friday 30th was a bit mean).

Now! To play along on the blog hop, you know the drill... call at each blog and leave some love. There's a prize at every turn and you don't want to miss the chance of a Peachy Keen stamp set do you!!

If you came to me via Kathy, you're on the right track. If you just called in, thank you. now please make your way to PKS as it's the first stop on your exciting journey.

 (This will take you to KIM'S amazing blog)!

Here is a list of  the DT members in case you get a little lost on the way.

 PKS

 Kathy

                                                                              Me

                                                                              Kim

                                                                              Lorie

                                                                              Heidi

                                                                              Janice

                                                                              Joanna

                                                                              Nikki

                                                                              Erin

                                                                              Emma

                                                                              Ruthie

                                                                              Sonia 

                                                                              Samantha

                                                                              Lisa

                                                                              Angelica

Yep! It's a big list! That's 'coz we've combined the two challenge blogs for this Mega Hop!!

Mega hop means mega FUN!!!