My Blogoversary Candy!

Please go here to go to the Flower Soft - Impression Obsession Blog Hop.

Edited to add: I don't know why all of the links are not showing up - but don't worry - they are still being numbered and counted. When I go to the Inlinkz site, I am able to see everyone's entry, so you won't miss out!
Oh my goodness! My one year blogoversary was on July 5th - and I am just now getting this candy posted! I hope it will be worth the wait though! When I started this blog, I got my sister to follow me, and never thought I would have another follower - so thank you for a year's worth of encouragement, sweet comments and friendship. My skills have grown so much over this year, and it's because I love sharing my creations with you.

When I was trying to decide what to put in this candy, I tried to pick the things that I love. It really turned out to be a girly-girl jackpot!

I will post this candy any where in the world - It's simple to play along.
1) Become a follower of my blog
2) Post this candy with a link back to my blog on your blog
3) Put the link to your posting on the Inlinkz below.

I am going to run this candy until August 21st - My parent's anniversary.

I've collected over $200 worth of goodies to share with you:
Cricut Cartridge: Accent Essentials
Spellbinders nestabilities - Classic Ovals Large
Cuttlebug embossing folder - chandelier
CTMH stamp set- Precious Alphabet
Belles n Whistles Stamp - A Child's Prayer
Clear Art Stamps - Bouquet of Joy
Copic Sketch - YG41
Beary Scrap Tear Bear Teddy bear template and Mulberry paper
Assorted Papers from My Mind's Eye - Laundry Line
Beary Scrap Mulberry Roses
Assortment of ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon
Sweet Tooth Epoxy stickers
CTMH distressing tool
Crystal stickles
$10 gift certificate to Karen's Doodles

Good luck on the prize! And thank you again so much for your support in the past year!

hugs,
Gini

Are you ready to go back to School?

Summer is almost a memory. School starts back here in less than a week - so to get you geared up at Delightful Challenges, we want to see back to school projects using the primary colors.

I chose Sitting Penny for my card. I think she is all set for the first day of class. There are some really cute images available at Digital Delights, so go grab one and join in on the fun. We can't wait to see what you come up with.

Challenges:
CPS: sketch

Those Flowers have been Framed!

I know I shared this card on my blog earlier this week, but I thought I would tell you a little about my ribbon frame. Sometimes I get a ribbon that I think is so beautiful, I'm not sure how to use it! I loved this scalloped green trim, from Really Reasonable Ribbon the moment I saw it, but I wasn't sure what I should do with it. Then, I was working on a card and it just needed something to visually define my borders. This was the perfect place to highlight this gorgeous trim! To me, it almost makes a postage stamp type frame. I just loved the results - and the good news is - we have this trim in 6 colors - Woo Hoo! The stamps I used are from Heartfelt Creations.

hugs,

Show us some fall colors

Autumn is just around the corner, and we would love to see some of those gorgeous fall colors on your Belle's N Whistles projects.

We had my dad's birthday party today, and I made this card for him. The fall colors were great for his card. I used the stamp Surprise. The papers were from Pink Paislee.

We hope that you will play with us this week at the BnW Challenge. Just be sure to use a Belles n Whistles stamp to be eligible to win a BnW stamp of your choice.

Challenges:
Friday Sketchers: sketch
Crafty Cardmakers - birthdays
Bunny Zoe: Vintage

Animal Antics with Karen's Doodles

You know Karen has some adorable images using animals, and this week at the Karen's Doodles challenge we want to see some of those animals.

For my card, I used the Camping Bear. Isn't it a great image for the fall! We can't wait to see what you come up with.

Challenges:
Sketch Saturday - sketch