Now There Is A Reason To Be Happy About School Holidays!!

Hi bloggers!! Whoohooo fabulous news!!! Tickled Pink Stamps is having a sale!!!

Whoohooooo! Isn't this exciting? Now hop over there soon because things have already started selling out. I have already missed a couple myself..eeeek!!!

Tickled Pink Stamps Blog Hop

Hey bloggers and here I am joining my first ever Blog Hop!  Whooohooo!!  If you have been following Tickled Pink Stamps you would have met this Lil Pinkette yesterday and isn't she adorable.  In case you don't know this is Lil Pinkette Pippa!  Isn't she cute all in browns??  Just wanted to show you all it is possible to colour all in one colour and the effect is still dramatic!!!  I could not wait to see this lil image coloured in this way and I love the overall effect.  I hope you will all agree.

Ok guys now you know the drill.....if you want to win the FULL release of stamps plus a set of the "Thank You" sentiments, all you have to do is hop along with us and visit all our fabulous DT's blogs!! It is that simple and I promise a lot of fun.  You will not be disappointed.   Be sure to remember to keep leaving some love along the way and to finish up at Tickled Pink Stamps blog and leave a message to say that you have completed the hop to be in the chance to win.  

The "Blog Hop" commences Monday 11 April and will be open till Wednesday 13th April with the winner being announced on Thrusday, 14th April.

So bloggers here is your order.  If you have not come directly from Simmone's fabulous Blog you had better start here.  If you have come from Simmone's blog well you are on the right path and nearly finished.  

Don't forget the

PRIZE - Is the FULL SET from the release, which is 4 images and one set of sentiments.

And here is your HOP order....

Amy

Angela

Debbie

Emma

Fran

Jane

Kellie {me}

Kylie Crossley aka Brown

Kylie Kueter aka Blondie

Louise

Stephanne

*GUESTS*

Alberto

Bev

Ingrid

Karen

Kristy D (Some Odd Girl)

Maria

Simmone

Tash

Tickled Pink Stamps Blog

Ok bloggers I hope you have enjoyed the hop, last stop is Tickled Pink Stamps Blog.....get to it and good luck. 

Until next time, happy stamping/scrapping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

August in April??

Hi bloggers, its preview day three at Tickled Pink Stamps and today's Lil Pinkette is totally gorgeous!!!  She is all things that I imagine my little one to be in a few years heheheeh (if not starting already).  Therefore please allow me to introduce you to Lil August!!  

Is she not adorable!! Now I know that there will be plenty of you out there ready to buy this little cutie so remember that these stamps will be available at Tickled Pink Stamps on Monday 11 April!!

 

As you know this mini release also includes a set of "grateful" sentiments.  So here is a preview of these must haves:  Totally gorgeous of course!

Lastly boggers as usual to be eligible to win a Lil Pinkette August stamp yourself all you have to do is leave a comment at this post.  It is that easy!!! Be sure to pop across to Tickled Pink Stamps blog to check out the projects the other designers have created for you today, you will not be disappointed.

Till next time, happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

Everyone needs a little "Faith"

Hi bloggers, I have no card for your tonight, however I just wanted to remind you to head on over to Tickled Pink Stamps blog to check out the Design Team's fabulous creations made especially for the introduction of the newest Lil Pinkette "Faith"!!  She is super super cute.  The April release also includes a set of "Grateful" sentiments that one can't do without!!  The release will be available for purchase on April 11 so be sure to get yours here.   

As usual Lil Faith is on offer to one lucky follower.  Be sure to check out the details for how to win.

Be sure to pop back tomorrow to meet the latest Pinkette, until then happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

I'm Tickled Pink At Tickled Pink Stamps

Hi bloggers!!! Surprise!!! I am back a little early this week (I have been sooo busy).  This month I have been asked to join the famous "Pink Ladies" at Tickled Pink Stamps as a Guest Designer by helping them showcase their fabulous April Release!!! I have been sooooo excited!!! Whooohooo you are just going to looooove them!!

Tickled Pink is this month introducing new illustrator, Stephanie as well as unveiling their brand new line of "Lil Pinkette" stamps and fabulous Thank You sentiments!!!  So without further "ado" let me introduce you to "Coraline"!!!  

Is she not the funkiest Birthday Chic ever??  How cute is she!!!

I could not resist doing her up in black and pink!!!!   But don't stop here bloggers.  Be sure to head on over to Tickled Pinks blog to check out the "Pink Ladies" and ummmm "Pink Lad, Alberto"'s designs.  They are truly inspirational!!! Now as if that excitement is not enough.......Kellie is giving little Coraline away to one lucky person.  All you have to do to be in the chance to win her is head on over to http://tickledpinkstamps.blogspot.com/ and leave a comment.  Simple as that.

Make sure you come back tomorrow to check out the new Challenge!!

So?......what are you waiting for......head on over now!!

Till next time, happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

A Prize for a Sponge!!

Hi bloggers, whooohoooo, its prize time at the Drunken Stampers Blog this week. Yep, that's right we have a fabulous sponsor this week to match our terrifically fabulous theme!! This weeks theme is "Are You Sponge Worthy" so we are looking for sponged backgrounds.  The winner will receive 3 digital images of their choice.  One restriction to note however, is that the card must be new and not be entered in any other challenges to be eligible.  So,.......... are you anxious to find out who our sponsor is? (drum roll please....ddddddddddrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) 

The Stamping Boutique!!!!

and to tell you more of this fabulous sponsor we are happy to introduce Tracy:

I’m Tracey Malnofski, the artist and owner of The Stamping Boutique.

My team and I are very happy to sponsor Drunken Stampers! My store has been open since September 2009. I am currently a stamp artist for Unity Stamp Co. and I’ve worked for InStyleStamps, Squigglefly, and TheDigiShack in the past. I’m a professional artist and an active member of the Artist’ Guild in my community. I have quite a busy household with a husband, 3 teenagers, 5 mini-dachshunds and an Appaloosa mare. It’s noisy, but I love them all. I’m truly blessed.

“The Stamping Boutique” is dedicated to quality products and original artwork. We not only provide wonderful digital images in our store, but also several lines of red rubber images. Our designers are chosen for their character and personality,as well as,
their beautiful designs. We work hard to give you our very best. Thank you so much for having us as your sponsor this week.

Store: http://thestampingboutique.com/
Challenge Blog:http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/

Now for my card.  I saw this image and couldn't resist!! My plan was to actually show you how to adapt and use images for more than cards by making a little top and jeans set using this image, however, unfortunately my sewing machine is on the blink!!! Darn it! However, as you can see the image is equally cute as an Easter Card.

Well, since jeans were my original plan for this little cutie, I thought I would sponge a jean effect using a sponge (of course) and Distress Ink in Faded Jeans.  The bunny was also sponged using Distress ink in Pumice Stone!!  I have actually not used this technique in a looooooooong time and had forgotten how fun and easy to do.  I really love the effect!

Ok bloggers, now its your turn! Grab your sponges and get too creating gorgeous cards or projects for your chance to win this fabulous prize.  Now be sure to check out my fellow designers blogs for their super inspiring projects and of course visit our sponsors blog for further inspiration.  

Be sure to link your cards before 11:59 pm, Friday 8th April to be eligible for the prize.  You can link your creations by clicking here.  Until next time, thanks for stopping by and happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

Its All About Him!

Hi bloggers, back again with another post for the Drunken Stampers this week.  Challenge# 60 is now underway and this weeks theme is......."All About Him".  Yep that's right all things that celebrate the men in your life.  I can't wait to see the entries for this one.  I have already previewed some of the DT's cards and their projects are STUNNING, so be sure to check them out.  As usual their links are in my side bar.  Now for my card:

Well this was a fun one, however a bit of a challenge for me since I don't often make projects geared towards men.  My task however, was made easier by this super cute stamp from Tickled Pink Stamps.  How cute is he??? I looooove him.   The background paper is also super awesome and terrifically matched to this image and was created by the very talented Cristy Croll owner and creator of all the Tiddly Inks images.  As any of you following my blog will know, I have just started getting into creating dangles and charms and as such I could not resist in making "treasure" to attach to this card.  It has been attached to a "memento" pin which has been secured between layers of the dimensional tape which makes the bottom corner of the card raised.  I was pleased with the final result.  That is it from me today ladies, however don't forget to visit my fellow DT's as their projects are truly inspiring.  Till next time....happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly


This card has also been submitted to the Tickled Pink Challenge Blog

Computer Issues!

Hi bloggers, just wanted to let everyone know that over the past couple of weeks I have been experiencing major computer issues, crashes and interruptions.  I has been making it very hard for me to post and has caused major delays.  You will also have noticed limited "appearances" at challenge sites and other blogs and this has also been caused by these issues.  I really appreciate your patience and apologise for any delays.  Thanks everyone. :-)

Anyone for Swaps??

Hi there bloggers, just wanted to share with you a new found passion.  I have recently discovered SWAPs!!!  You are probably all laughing, thinking "Girl....you're a bit behind the eight ball" and so it seems I have been, but better late then never.  Anywhooo, I have joined a couple of fabulous ning sites (scrapbooking forums) and have met some fabulous women and have jumped right in boots and all.  In case you are interested bloggers and want to check some out, check out Paper Phenomenon and Life on the Scrapbeach for some fun, fun, fun!!  Both sites also run free ustream classes which are also super fun and I strongly recommend both sites.

Well, so far I have completed a couple of swaps so I thought I would post some of the goodies I have been creating.....  Firstly, I entered an ATC swap with a Spring/Easter theme, which was hosted by Kim at MoeScrap, thanks Kim!  I don't know about all of you, but I for one, have never seen let alone created an ATC!! So I thought this would be fun.  For those of you like me who did not know what they are, they are basically artist trading cards which scrapers like to collect and swap.  They are supposed to be a mini representation of the artist.  Well I am not sure that I did it right but for my swap I sent out this little cutie:

As I stated I am not sure whether this is what is expect for an ATC, but I hope that the ladies like it.  What do you think?

Next I entered a Spring/Easter Themed Tag Swap, again hosted by Kim.  I really enjoyed this one although I went for a more vintage look and  hope it is not all together too dark for a spring theme.  This is what I came up with:

  

 

 

On the reverse of the tag I added a little pocket for a tag which could include a photo or journaling etc.  The tag which is in there currently has my details and swap details on it.  I was pleased with how it turned out, however, I hope that the ladies that receive these love them too.

Next I thought I would try my hand at charms.  I have never made a charm or done any jewelery making or any such thing.  Lucky for me, there is youtube!!  You've got to love youtube.  I found this swap on my The Scrapbeach and there was two themes for March, the first is a Mardi Gras theme, how fun.  I ordered some great charms online for the occasion and got to work building a fun and colorful charm.  Now again, not having done one of these swaps I am not sure whether what is expected is just a charm (single assembly) or a dangle (grouping of charms on a chain).  Anyway, I am sure that I will soon find out.  In the meantime, this is what I have created for this swap:

I used shrink plastic and stamps to stamp out the little ticket and then shrunk it into a perfect charm to use on this dangle.  I have a couple of charms still on order but as yet they have not arrived and since these need to be in the US by 25th March I had to send them without the other charms.

The second theme for the charm swap is a St Patrick's theme and again, I am really disappointed as the special charm I had ordered has still not arrived.  I ended up having to send the charm without it.  

 

 

These were fun and I really enjoyed making them.  Once again, I only hope the ladies that get these feel the same.  Well bloggers, that is it for me at the moment.  I will hopefully be back soon with some more swap photo's to share with you.  For all you ladies who are experienced in this, I would really appreciate some feedback including some constructive criticism, I promise not to get offended.  Until next time, happy scrapping/stamping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly

 

Twisted Fairytales at Drunken Stampers

Hi bloggers, well its that time of the week again.....yup you guessed it Drunken Stampers time!!! yippeeee!!  Well bloggers this week is a really fun theme...."Twisted Fairytales!!!"  How fun is that!!  So this week for my card I used one of my favourite stamps "Fairy Kira" which comes from Tickled Pink Stamps.  Isn't she gorgeous!!!  Now a couple of weeks ago when I first stamped her out, my daughter Lily said she looked a little evil.  So....for this week, that little comment came to mind and I thought I would use her for my twisted fairytale inspiration.  I thought that I would do a little twist on the "Cinderella" story and have Cinderella's fairy godmother turn her into a pumpkin instead!! hehehehehe.  Anyway, I had a ton of fun making this card as it is sooo super duper dimensional!  Last week the Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge Blog had a black and white + one theme and I was also inspired by that theme when making my card.  I chose the colour red!!!! I looove it with this combo.  Anyway, my only wish is that the photo would better show the colours of her hair etc, cause it is much deeper and richer in real life but oh well, you get the picture!!  

So now for my card...

Ok bloggers, now its your turn.  You have until 11:59 pm March 25 to get your creations in.  I look forward to seeing them all.  In the meantime, don't forget to pop over to Spike, Tracy and Linda's blogs to check out their creations for some more inspiration.  Their links are in my sidebar.  Till next time bloggers, have fun stamping/scrapping.

Hugs,

Tash Daly