tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38200317403150301912024-03-26T23:38:12.470-07:00Jess' ObsessionIs stamping a hobby, or is it an obsession?Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.comBlogger601125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-12824759695331215842015-08-11T14:44:00.000-07:002015-08-11T14:44:58.793-07:00Lots of Fuzzy Love<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLcvcRs5eSHPzThgf_6NaZDInoxhNf75pNUIGG4x73hPGyhra9lyCkGtvuMUmFz1QzcSCXixAza9I-h8s9qaEiiZs-xtZa3acTN8eRL0XqY0OjhfIblGbNIkcNYJzdcsyzeSr0jR6dPU/s1600/FTHS+SC115+heart+puppy+aug15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLcvcRs5eSHPzThgf_6NaZDInoxhNf75pNUIGG4x73hPGyhra9lyCkGtvuMUmFz1QzcSCXixAza9I-h8s9qaEiiZs-xtZa3acTN8eRL0XqY0OjhfIblGbNIkcNYJzdcsyzeSr0jR6dPU/s400/FTHS+SC115+heart+puppy+aug15.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/love-and-valentine-s-day/115-ali-s-paper-hearts.html">'Ali's Paper Hearts'</a>. Cardstock: SU grey, My Favorite Things green, GP110 white, We R Memory Keepers DP 'Love Struck'. Ink: Copics.</span></em></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span><br />
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I went with the sketch as drawn and featured this sweet puppy from the digi set <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/love-and-valentine-s-day/115-ali-s-paper-hearts.html">'Ali's Paper Hearts'</a> for the twist.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-90811156722360069342015-08-07T03:00:00.000-07:002015-08-07T05:20:13.916-07:00Tag, You're It Blog Hop!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/63-birdbrain-balloon.html">'Birdbrain Balloon'</a>. Cardstock: SU 'Wild Wasabi', Real Red; DCWV 'Celebration Stack', GP110 white. Ink: Copics. Accessories: SU ribbon, button from unknown source.</em></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!</strong></span></div>
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Our theme this month is <strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tag, You're It</span><span style="color: purple;"> </span></strong><span style="color: black;">so create a project <span style="color: #cc0000;">f</span><span style="color: #990000;">eaturing a tag</span>!</span></div>
As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!<br />
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If you have arrived from <a href="http://craftingcreationsbyimke.blogspot.com/2015/08/from-heart-stamps-august-blog-hop.html">Imke's Crafting Creations</a>, you are in the right place. If not, why don’t you start on the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Now head over to <a href="http://siggi-shop.blogspot.com/2015/08/fth-august-2015-blog-hop.html">Jo Edward's</a> and admire her creation!</div>
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Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday, August 10th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, August 12th.<br />
<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-85198534308195332782015-07-28T08:22:00.002-07:002015-07-28T08:30:43.815-07:00Wiring a Happy Birdday Message!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2AlNdHlA6-qw5R2WCdWAqfT3ckWpcRTTpU61XnztLmJN2sr0CaaeKPWKMWh8_8O4IB2B9HLobvNVcuxvySs17DyURV1Xma8JOzXZ5hzsoVBbDruilWaNrQcGecrBlAXgUJPMAg9EzEQ/s1600/FTHS+SC114+jul15+bd+birds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2AlNdHlA6-qw5R2WCdWAqfT3ckWpcRTTpU61XnztLmJN2sr0CaaeKPWKMWh8_8O4IB2B9HLobvNVcuxvySs17DyURV1Xma8JOzXZ5hzsoVBbDruilWaNrQcGecrBlAXgUJPMAg9EzEQ/s400/FTHS+SC114+jul15+bd+birds.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps </em><a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birthday/206-five-party-birds.html"><em>'Five Party Birds'</em></a><em>. Cardstock: SU yellow, black from unknown source, GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack' DP. Ink: Copics.</em></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I went with the sketch as drawn, but expanding the focal image box a bit to accommodate this brand new fun image <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birthday/206-five-party-birds.html">'Five Party Birds'</a>. The extra twist is Watercoloring; after I finished the card I wished I'd tried some of the fun backgrounds techniques I've admired on other crafting blogs!<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://fussyandfancychallenge.blogspot.ca/2015/07/fussy-and-fancy-challenge-144-things.html">Fussy and Fancy Challenge #144: Things with Wings</a><br />
2) <a href="http://modsquadchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-wings-thing.html">Mod Squad Challenge: The Wing's the Thing</a><br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-5249277296403050182015-07-14T09:36:00.003-07:002015-07-14T09:37:21.752-07:00Summer Chick!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nKemBU9rolibvJmcf01i5GVknMjwRSVNpsGXmP8Fgl5TRGkFHQo5UVQ0iKcj520k_iYwNEoT2bA53Wapck4DcI42oFweZp5BkKSI8Mj1EYOg9DlPr91y3YGL_Qk55kHOQJGEjspJngA/s1600/FTHS+SOTM+jul15+water+chick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nKemBU9rolibvJmcf01i5GVknMjwRSVNpsGXmP8Fgl5TRGkFHQo5UVQ0iKcj520k_iYwNEoT2bA53Wapck4DcI42oFweZp5BkKSI8Mj1EYOg9DlPr91y3YGL_Qk55kHOQJGEjspJngA/s400/FTHS+SOTM+jul15+water+chick.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps 'Inner Tube Birdbrain'. Cardstokc: SU green, GP110 white, DCWV 'Citrus Stack' DP. Ink: Copics. Accessories: prima flowers, felt brad, unknown sources.</em></span></td></tr>
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Just a reminder that we are almost halfway through July (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's fun <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/204-inner-tube-birdbrain.html">'Inner Tube Birdbrain'</a> digi on a project to earn the next Stamp of the Month for free! This digi is free with any $10 purchase at <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/">From the Heart Stamps</a>. Be sure to post your project <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/01/october-free-stamp-of-the-month-apple-market/">HERE</a> to be eligible. <br />
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There's also still time to join in the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/06/29/i-heart-sketches-with-a-twist-113/">From the Heart's I Heart Sketch Challenge #113</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2015/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-309.html">Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #309</a>, rotated to fit the image.<br />
2) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/07/pio-77-waterby-water.html">Pile it On #77: Water</a><br />
3) <a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2015/07/summer-fun-challenge.html"> Tip Top Tuesday: Summer Fun</a><br />
4) <a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2015/07/summer-fun-challenge.html">Artistic Impression #135: Summer</a><br />
5) <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.com/2015/06/challenge-34-summertime.html">Natalie and Amy's Challenge #34: Summertime</a><br />
6) <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.com/2015/06/challenge-34-summertime.html">Corrosive Challenge #228: Hot, Hot, Hot</a><br />
7) <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.com/2015/06/challenge-34-summertime.html">Animal Friends Challenge #28: On the Water</a><br />
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<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-51585479617417739412015-07-07T14:41:00.000-07:002015-07-07T14:41:11.640-07:00Flappy Birthday!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rdLyIUbGuqhT9xP40OEErY1jiYlheTDQq4Q_r7vzCo-nfGN-P37hOz0S8MMBSKFXzqeQyWTlRT24Qc8Gb2_bjxXKzBFhLDHYHTV6xtyOhyphenhyphen4ThLpZkcFzxlDTUjTFGe2L09XB4TWCSjY/s1600/FTHS+DT+insp+jul+15+flappy+bd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4rdLyIUbGuqhT9xP40OEErY1jiYlheTDQq4Q_r7vzCo-nfGN-P37hOz0S8MMBSKFXzqeQyWTlRT24Qc8Gb2_bjxXKzBFhLDHYHTV6xtyOhyphenhyphen4ThLpZkcFzxlDTUjTFGe2L09XB4TWCSjY/s400/FTHS+DT+insp+jul+15+flappy+bd.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/158-flappy-birthday-birdbrain.html">'Flappy Birthday Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: Black, GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack'. Ink: Copics. Ribbon: Bazzill.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's Wednesday so it's time for <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">FTHS Design Team Inspiration</a>! Be sure to check out the blog for fun projects created by our talented designers!!<br />
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There's still time to join in the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/06/29/i-heart-sketches-with-a-twist-113/">From the Heart's I Heart Sketch Challenge #113</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2015/07/tuesday-morning-sketches-308.html">Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #308</a>. I rotated this fun sketch to fit my image. <br />
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You can never have enough birthday cards stockpiled, right?? The sentiment inside the card reads 'Another year and things are still looking up'. An optimistic way to look at birthdays!<br />
<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-69943525233766281892015-07-03T03:30:00.000-07:002015-07-03T16:18:14.405-07:00Patriotic Land of the Free Mouse Blog Hop<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSksmM_yp77a5hBYqQ_ZGfV6ZM7K5eO9YSLdlIomgnoooV17VK0HQhG5a3VASg45xQY8JoyoJ5dPCIEIpiKHKVqFAj2zJH18k4lexCeZEQ4W3MxkKtPJzLNb4lNgSmNI4KyrKBIM1jcg4/s1600/FTHS+SC+113+blog+hop+jul15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSksmM_yp77a5hBYqQ_ZGfV6ZM7K5eO9YSLdlIomgnoooV17VK0HQhG5a3VASg45xQY8JoyoJ5dPCIEIpiKHKVqFAj2zJH18k4lexCeZEQ4W3MxkKtPJzLNb4lNgSmNI4KyrKBIM1jcg4/s400/FTHS+SC+113+blog+hop+jul15.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/cute-mice/202-mouse-balloon.html">'Mouse Balloon'</a> (free!). Cardstock: GP110 white, Farm House Paper Co. 'Fair Skies', K&Co. 'Let it Snow' DP. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!</strong></span></div>
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Our theme this month is <strong><span style="color: #990000;">Patriotic</span><span style="color: purple;"> </span></strong><span style="color: black;">so create something <span style="color: #990000;">red, </span><span style="color: black;">white, and </span><span style="color: #0b5394;">blue</span>!</span></div>
As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!<br />
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If you have arrived from <a href="http://craftingcreationsbyimke.blogspot.com/2015/07/from-heart-stamps-july-blog-hop.html">Imke's Crafting Creations</a>, you are in the right place. If not, why don’t you start on the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything.<br />
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There's also still time to join in the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart's I Heart Sketch Challenge #113</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months. As a bonus, this sweet new <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/cute-mice/202-mouse-balloon.html">Mouse Balloon</a> digi is FREE!!<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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For my card, I used the sketch as is, obsessing over the triangles. I think I'm more a straight line kind of gal because I had to cut the DP several times to get even close to the right slope! The twist is to use your favorite technique which in my case is lack of techniques, otherwise known as Clean and Simple.<br />
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Now head over to <a href="http://siggi-shop.blogspot.com/2015/07/fth-july-2015-blog-hop.html">Jo Edward's</a> and admire her creation!</div>
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Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday July 6th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, July 8th.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/06/pile-it-on-75-flag-colors.html">Pile it On #75: Flag Colors</a><br />
2) <a href="http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2015/06/craft-it-up-link-it-up-july-4thcanada.html">Craftin' Desert Divas: Red, White and Blue</a><br />
3) <a href="http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Creations #292: Red, White, or Blue</a><br />
4) <a href="http://craftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/challenge-3.html"> Crafty Girlz #3: Your Flag Colors</a><br />
5) <a href="http://chocolatecoffeecards.blogspot.com/2015/06/challenge-94-seeing-red.html">Coffee, Chocolate, and Cards #94: Red</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi stamp: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/196-party-hat-birdbrain.html">'Party Hat Birdbrain'.</a> Cardstock: SU Real Red, GP110 white, DCWV 'Celebration Stack'. Ink: Copics. Ribbon: Bazzill.</em></span></td></tr>
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Time for some party inspiration! <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/196-party-hat-birdbrain.html">Party Hat Birdbrain</a> is a newer release by From the Heart Stamps and perfect for the party theme -- check out the hilarious sentiments which accompany this cutie!<br />
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Sketch courtesy of <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2015/06/tuesday-morning-sketches-306.html">Tuesday Morning Stamps sketch challenge #306</a>. I had to place the 'Did Somebody Say Party' sentiment on the inside because this guy decided not to share front billing.<br />
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There's still time to join in the From the Heart's <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">I Heart Sketch Challenge #112</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-48188695027937095752015-06-16T15:53:00.001-07:002015-06-16T15:53:47.866-07:00Prickles Says Hello!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/cute-and-quirky-critters/201-prickles-says-hello.html">'Prickles Says Hello'</a>. Cardstock: SU Real Red, DCWV DP 'Nana's Kitchen', GP 110 white. Ink: Copics, Sakura Stardust.</em></span></td></tr>
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Just a reminder that we are almost halfway through June (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's sweet <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/cute-and-quirky-critters/201-prickles-says-hello.html">'Prickles Says Hello'</a> digi on a project to earn the next Stamp of the Month for free! This digi is free with any $10 purchase at <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/">From the Heart Stamps</a>. Be sure to post your project <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/01/october-free-stamp-of-the-month-apple-market/">HERE</a> to be eligible. <br />
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There's also still time to join in the From the Heart's <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/06/15/i-heart-card-sketches-with-a-twist-no-112/">I Heart Sketch Challenge #112</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/">Paper Players #249 Color Challenge by Sandy</a><br />
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Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-18589688026297252492015-06-09T07:21:00.000-07:002015-06-13T12:53:31.812-07:00Need a Pick Me Up?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/152-birdbrain-needs-coffee.html">'Birdbrain Needs Coffee'</a>. Cardstock: kraft, GP110 white, SU 'Parisian Breeze' DP. Ink: Copics. Accessories: SU chocolate chip ribbon.</em></span> </td></tr>
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There's still time to join in the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/06/05/winner-and-top-3-challenge-110/">From the Heart's I Heart Sketch Challenge #111</a> because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2015/06/ssc103-were-going-neutral.html">Sunday Stamps Color Combo challenge #103: We're Going Neutral</a><br />
2) <a href="http://coffeelovingcardmakers.com/2015/06/summer-coffee-lovers-blog-hop/">Coffee Loving Cardmakers' Summer Blog hop</a><br />
3) <a href="http://stamplorations.blogspot.com/">Stamplorations' June challenge</a>: Stamps and washi: Stamps -- check, washi tape -- faux counts, right??<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/149-fishing-birdbrain.html">'Fishing Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: SU brown, GP110 white, Basic Grey 'Origins'. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!</strong></span></div>
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Our theme this month is <span style="color: purple;"><strong>Smiles and Giggles, </strong></span><span style="color: black;">so create something that makes you smile!</span></div>
As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!<br />
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If you have arrived from <a href="http://craftingcreationsbyimke.blogspot.com/2015/06/from-heart-stamps-june-blog-hop.html">Imke's Crafting Creations</a>, you are in the right place. If not, why don’t you start on the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything.<br />
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For my card, I chose an image from the Birdbrains line because they always make me giggle. This one is a Father's Day card because I have to create them en masse -- I have three men to honor on this day! The inside sentiment reads: Hope you REEL in a wonderful day! Happy Father's Day!<br />
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Challenges entered include: <br />
1) <a href="http://sweetsundaysketch.blogspot.com/2015/05/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-271.html">Sweet Sunday Sketch #271</a><br />
2) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/05/pile-it-on-71-focus-on-coloring.html">Pile it On #71: Focus on Coloring:</a> I really like how the fish turned out!<br />
3) <a href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/05/fathers-day-or-special-man.html">Sweet Stampin': Father's Day</a><br />
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Now head over to <a href="http://siggi-shop.blogspot.com/2015/06/fth-june-2015-blog-hop.html">Jo Edward's</a> and admire her creation!</div>
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Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday May, 4th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, May 6th.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/131-birdbrain-graduate.html">'Graduate Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: GP110 white, Glitz 'Vintage Blue' DP. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I went with the sketch as drawn, but after I adhered all my little strips of DP I realized the image was positioned a bit too high. Although I seriously considered trimming the white space and turning it into a square care I decided to add a sentiment instead, leaving more space on the inside for a personal sentiment!</div>
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-48089492612050656812015-05-27T14:16:00.002-07:002015-05-27T14:16:45.074-07:00Big Mouth Birthday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Image and sentiment: Artistic Impression 'Big Mouth Bertha'. Cardstock: SU Real Red, DCWV 'Celebration Stack' DP. Ink: Copics. Accessories: flocking and Crystal Effects.</em></span></td></tr>
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Over on Splitcoaststampers, Susanne challenged us to create a card using this interactive Bertha. It was a true test of my engineering skills (instructions? I need a youtube video!), but here is the final result:<br />
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Thanks for a fun challenge, Susanne!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps ' <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/152-birdbrain-needs-coffee.html">Birdbrain Needs Coffee'</a>. Cardstock: Papertrey chocolate, My Mind's Eye 'Lost and Found' DP. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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Coffee is my lifeline!<br />
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There's still time to join in the From the Heart's I Heart Sketch Challenge #110 because all challenges will run for two weeks during summer months.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/">Sunday Stamps Sketch Challenge #102</a><br />
2) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/05/pile-it-on-70-coffee-or-wine-adult.html">Pile it On #70: Coffee</a><br />
3) <a href="http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.co.uk/"> Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge</a><br />
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Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-71471405938472914832015-05-19T17:06:00.000-07:002015-05-19T17:07:22.065-07:00Coffee Goes Best with Friends<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/faithful-friends/166-friendship-faithful-friends.html">'Friendship (Faithful Friends)</a>'. Cardstock: SU white, unknown blue, DCWV DP 'Nana's Kitchen'. Ink: Copics. Accessories: My Favorite Things die, Hero Arts gems.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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I used the sketch as drawn, going for CAS with this fun sentiment from the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/faithful-friends/166-friendship-faithful-friends.html">'Friendship (Faithful Friends)'</a> digi set, and embellished with three gems to coordinate sparkle and complete the optional challenge to use three of something.</div>
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Challenges entered include:</div>
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1) <a href="http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafter's Café Challenge #116: Feminine</a> Pink and coffee!</div>
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2) <a href="http://blog.red-rubber-designs.com/2015/05/inspirational-220-sassy-women.html"> Red Rubber Inspirations #220: Sassy Women</a> I love this sassy saying!</div>
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3) <a href="http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.com/">Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #104: Humor</a></div>
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Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-44968329001005516132015-05-13T13:59:00.001-07:002015-06-16T15:44:34.065-07:00Bluebirds of Happiness<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Just a reminder that we are almost halfway through May (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's sweet <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birds-and-owls/200-apple-blossom-birds.html">'Apple Blossom Birds'</a> digi on a project to earn the next Stamp of the Month for free! This digi is free with any $10 purchase at <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/">From the Heart Stamps</a>. Be sure to post your project <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/01/october-free-stamp-of-the-month-apple-market/">HERE</a> to be eligible. <br />
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Challenges entered for this card:<br />
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1) <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Morning Sketch #300</a><br />
2) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it On #68: Cute Animal</a><br />
3) <a href="http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/">Natalie and Amy's challenge #32: Animals</a><br />
4) <a href="http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/">Southern Girls Challenge #110: Animal Crackers</a><br />
5) <a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday: Animals</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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<br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-67331539315792505242015-05-11T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-11T03:00:05.938-07:00Sweet Surprise<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/kittens-and-cats/164-kitten-surprise.html">'Kitten Surprise'</a>. Cardstock: SU 'Almost Amethyst', GP 110 white, Basic Grey DP 'Sugar Rush'. Ink: Copics. </em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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I used the sketch as drawn and as far as the optional twist, what could be more cute than a box of kittens??<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/122-french-mustache-birdbrain.html">'French Mustasche Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: Neenah White, DP 'Vintage Blue'. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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Blogger was being contrary when I tried to post this <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/05/04/i-heart-card-sketches-with-a-twist-no-108/">I heart Sketch Challenge</a> on Wednesday, but there's still time to join the fun!<br />
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<span id="goog_1110528198"></span><span id="goog_1110528199"></span><br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-80016174817473184552015-05-01T03:00:00.000-07:002015-05-01T03:00:06.306-07:00From the Heart Stamps' Mother's Day Blog Hop<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/65-flower-chick.html">'Flower Chick'</a>. Cardstock: Neenah white, DCWV DP 'Citrus Stack'. Ink: Copics. Accessories: gems, Martha Stewart flower punch, Nestabilities oval die.</em></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!</strong></span></div>
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Our theme this month is <span style="color: purple;"><strong>Mother's Day</strong></span> or honoring <u><em>any</em></u> special lady in your life.</div>
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As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!<br />
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If you have arrived from <a href="http://craftingcreationsbyimke.blogspot.com/2015/05/from-heart-stamps-may-blog-hop.html">Imke's Crafting Creations</a>, you are in the right place. If not, why don’t you start on the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything.<br />
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For my card, I chose a birdbrain gifting flowers -- it could be a symbol of my childhood with all the wildflower bouquets (we won't go into the 'birdbrain' aspect of the image ;) ).<br />
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The inside sentiment is a quote I just found today:<br />
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“A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take.”<br />
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Now head over to <a href="http://siggi-shop.blogspot.com/2015/05/fth-may-2015-blog-hop.html">Jo Edward's</a> and admire her creation!</div>
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1) <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/">Tuesday Morning Sketches #298</a></div>
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2) <a href="http://alwaysplayingwithpaper.blogspot.ca/search/label/The%20Challenge">The Challenge #32: Polka dots</a> on both the flowers and one of the flags!</div>
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3) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/04/pile-it-on-66-same-pattern-different.html">Pile it On #66</a>: use a pattern in at least two different ways (see polka dot comment above!)</div>
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Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday May, 4th at 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, May 6th.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/121-birthday-candle-birdbrain.html">'Birthday Candle Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: SU Real Red, GP110 white. DP: DCWV 'Celebration Stack'. Accessories: Spellbinders oval dies, SU scallop punch.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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I didn't use the optional twist for this week because I decided to go for a super quick CAS version of the sketch: add a funny sentiment plus cute DP and in just few minutes you have a handmade card!</div>
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This is what I need to do more of because I always seem to be running behind (or late) on cards :( .</div>
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-12223787785511476322015-04-22T13:55:00.001-07:002015-04-22T13:55:34.339-07:00So Surprised<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stanps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/191-surprised-birdbrain.html">'Surprised Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: SU pink, textured black of unknown source, Basic Grey DP'Urban Prairie'. Ink: Copics. Accessories: SU Word Window punch.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I used the sketch as drawn and included the extra twist -- this hashtag counts as two words, right?? At least it does to this Twitter-avoiding person!</div>
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The inside sentiment reads 'I was one surprised chick to hear it's your birthday!'. </div>
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-41203686645766774902015-04-15T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-15T03:00:08.643-07:00Piggy Smiles<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/pigwits/197-hamlet-pigwit-being-shy.html">'Hamlet Pigwit Being Shy'</a>. Cardstock: SU pink, K&Co. 'Sweet Nectar' DP. Ink: Copics.</em></span></td></tr>
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Just a reminder that we are almost halfway through April (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's sweet <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/pigwits/197-hamlet-pigwit-being-shy.html">'Hamlet Pigwit Being Shy'</a> digi on a project to earn the next Stamp of the Month for free! This digi is free with any $10 purchase at <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/">From the Heart Stamps</a>. Be sure to post your project <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/01/october-free-stamp-of-the-month-apple-market/">HERE</a> to be eligible. <br />
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Challenges entered for this card:<br />
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1) <a href="http://sweetsundaysketch.blogspot.com/2015/04/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-264.html">Sweet Sunday Sketch #264</a><br />
2) <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/">Paper Player's Colour Challenge #240</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/63-birdbrain-balloon.html">'Birdbrain Balloon'</a>. Cardstock: GP110 white. DP: DCWV 'Celebration Stack'. Ink: Copics. Accessories: silver stickers.</em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I followed the sketch as is and by using a simple image to color along with sentiments from the DP, also made it a quick card!</div>
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I added the numbers to the balloon to personalize it for our youngest daughter who will be entering high school in the Fall. Where DO the years go??</div>
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<br />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-8555370415633036692015-04-06T03:00:00.000-07:002015-04-22T13:55:40.612-07:00Happy Birdday!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image and sentiment: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/121-birthday-candle-birdbrain.html">'Birthday Candle Birdbrain'</a>, <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/191-surprised-birdbrain.html">'Surprised Birdbrain'</a>sentiiment. Cardstock: GP110 white, SU Riding Hood Red. DP: Basic Grey 'Cupcake'. Ink: Copics, Sakura Stardust glitter pen. </em></span></td></tr>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:</div>
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For my card, I used the sketch exactly as drawn and also the twist -- a CAS masculine. This is my all-time favorite FTHS digi! The inside sentiment reads: '...not to ask what day it is!. Happy Birdday anyway!'.<br />
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/193-chocolate-bunny-birdbrain.html">'Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain'</a>. Cardstock: My Favorite Things. DP: K&Co. 'Sweet Nectar'. Ink: Copics. Accessories: MFT scallop border die, SU ribbon, misc. button.</span></em></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!</strong></span></div>
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Our theme this month is <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Easter</span></strong>.</div>
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As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!<br />
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If you have arrived from <a href="http://www.heartmyhobby.com/2015/04/fth-easterspring-blog-hop.html">Calypso's Heart My Hobby</a>, you are in the right place. If not, why don’t you start on the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps blog</a>, so you don’t miss anything.<br />
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Now head over to <a href="http://siggi-shop.blogspot.com/2015/04/fth-april-2015-blog-hop.html">Jo Edward's</a> and admire her creation!<br />
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Challenges entered include:<br />
1) <a href="http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/2015/03/tuesday-morning-sketches-294.html">Tuesday Morning Sketches #294</a><br />
2) <a href="http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/03/pile-it-on-62-easterspring.html">Pile it On #62 : Easter/Spring</a><br />
3) <a href="http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-69/">Dazzling Diva #69: Vibrant Spring Colors</a><br />
4. <a href="http://graphitmarkers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/wk-13springtime-challenge-sponsored-by.html">Colouring Crazy Challenge Week 13: Springtime + Colouring</a><br />
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Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday, April 6th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday, April 8th.<br />
<img abp="888" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/78/54C96B51DA16E704246079FA29CACB21.png" height="42" style="background: none; border: 0px currentColor; height: 39px; width: 105px;" width="105" />Jessica G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12666918246929038839noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3820031740315030191.post-15535259503198402022015-03-23T03:00:00.000-07:002015-03-23T03:00:01.619-07:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Digi image: From the Heart Stamps <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/easter-spring-and-summertime/41-easter-bunny.html">'Easter Bunny'</a>, <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/133-easter-egg-birdbrains.html">'Easter Egg Birdbrains'</a>. Cardstock: GP110 white. DP: K&Co. 'Sweet Nectar'. Ink: Copics. </em></span></td></tr>
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It's time for more inspiration from I {<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart} Sketches courtesy of <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/">From the Heart Stamps</a>! </span></div>
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Here is our sketch with optional twist for this week's challenge:<br />
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For my card, I used the sketch and for the twist, I edited out the eggs that are part of the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/easter-spring-and-summertime/41-easter-bunny.html">'Easter Bunny</a>' image and used another set of eggs from <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/shop/birdbrain-chick/133-easter-egg-birdbrains.html">'Easter Birdbrains</a>' as an accent:</div>
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Be sure to stop by the <a href="http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2014/10/06/i-heart-card-sketches-w-a-twist-no-82/">FTHS blog</a> to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.<br />
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