"Happy Freakin' Valentines"

Good Morning To All! It's Thursday, the 2nd of February already... Can you believe it? I am very excited that I have been invited to be a part of the Strange Skin New Release Hop! Okay... so you are wondering what is going on, well let me explain a little! 

It's been quite awhile since the dynamic duo (Pam and Jorge) of Strange Skin have released some new images. But, it is has been sooooo worth the wait! Today they are releasing 4, yep I said "FOUR" new sets that will definitely help you to get your "Freak On"! They have something for everyone included in this release, even if having a bit of creep isn't your thing! And trust me when I tell you, no one has images like these!

We have one hell of hop for you today! There are gals from all different circles, using all different styles. And you are sure to love everything that you see! The hop will, of course start at Pam's Blog, so if you haven't been there, be sure to start from the beginning as you don't want to miss any of the stops! And for an added bonus... if you stop by and comment on all of the blogs, Pam will be giving away 2 of the new release images (Pam's Choice) to one lucky commenter chosen randomly! You will find the complete blog roll below (just in case you get lost)! And to shop the new images, visit their Etsy shop HERE! Oh almost forgot... Today is the LAST day that you can get ANY of their original digi's for half price! Yep, 50% off the of the original sets! (The New Release Items Are NOT Included In The Sale!)

Now for my Fat Book Page using the Cookie Image from the Sweet Treats Digi Set...

Material List

Stamp ~ Strange Skin - Cookies Image from the Sweet Treats Digi Set

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Going Gray, & Rich Razzleberry)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Magenta & Star Dust

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

941, 1082, 935, 1067, 1065, 1063, 1061, 1060, 933, 902, 1100, 930, 1030, 993, 994, 1078, 1009, & 995

Here is the complete blog roll...

Pamela: http://pamdabearshares.blogspot.com/

Alison: http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

Kelli: http://cajunstampingqueen.blogspot.com/

Lady Brayton: http://ladybrayton71.blogspot.com/

Jane: http://jcocraft.blogspot.com/

Alex: http://paperandstring.blogspot.com/

Cheryl: http://www.inktrap.blogspot.com/

Black Dragon: http://lynsblogger.blogspot.com/

Sara: http://welcometomydarkside.blogspot.com/ (You're Here!)

Ike: http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com/

Now for one last peek at all of the New Release Sets...

"Buggin' Out"

"Wonderland Souvenirs"

"Sweet Treats"

"Heartbreakers Gang"

I will be entering my Fat Book Page into four different challenges...

• Diva's by Design Challenge #20 ~ Anything Goes
• Fab 'N Funky Challenge #106 ~ Use A Digi
• My Mums Craft Shop Challenge #42 ~ Fab N Funky
• Truly Scrumptious Challenge #73 ~ Love/Romance

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!

"The Lonely Freak"

Good Morning Everyone! I must warn you I had to get "My Freak On"! LOL! I created this card for two challenges over at Smeared & Smudged Ning Group... The Junk Funk January Challenge & The Rock -N- Rolla Challenge! Let's see where to start explaining... For the Junk Funk Challenge... We were to create a project using Paper Bags... Brown Grocery Bags or Decorative Bags... I chose Brown Grocery Bags as you will tell! Then for the Rock -N- Rolla Challenge our inspiration song/video is the song... "The Lonely" by Christina Perry. After much thought, this is what I came up with to bring both of them together in one project! What do ya think? The deadline for both of these challenges and a few others is Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2am CST! Come On Over And Join Us, we would LOVE to have you!

Material List

Stamps ~ Smeared Ink - Vivadondra from the Goth Fairies Digi Set, Cracked Heart from the Heart Wings Digi Set

Patterned Paper ~ Brown Grocery Bag

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Brilliant Blue & Early Expresso)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Suede Cording ~ Naturals Jewelry Essentials

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Images Up)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

940, 941, 1012, 1034, 1030, 902, 933, 950, 1093, 948, 947, 1082, & 935

I will be entering this creation into eleven different challenges...

• All That Scraps Challenge ~ Color Challenge - Blue, Brown, & Tan
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Truly Scrumptious Challenge #72 ~ Something Forgotten (Charms)
• Creative Craft Challenge ~ The Color BLUE
• Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #82 ~ Charms
• ATC's or Cards With Attitude #5 ~ Anything Goes
• Card Makin' Mama's Challenge ~ Something Old (Charms & Grocery Bags)
• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #117 ~ Things With Wings
• Joyful Stamper ~ Inspire Me Fridays Link Up Party #43 ~ Anything Goes
• The Stamp Man Challenge ~ Embellish It
• Just For Fun Challenge ~ Medieval

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked weekend!

"Sinister Vision"

Good Morning Everyone! I have some exciting NEWS, a few of my friends have started a New Challenge Blog dedicated to Edgar Allen Poe! It is called Quoth The Raven, Nevermore. I created this Fat Book Page for fun, just to join in... But, I missed the deadline! LOL! Go figure, huh!?! But the new challenge is out and you will have 14 days to complete the task that the Master has left for you! So I will try to do better on this one! LOL! I still wanted to share what I created, even if I am a day late! I hope that you like it!

Material List

Stamp ~ Ike's Art - Poe Death Bed

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Glorious Green)

Inspirations Paint ~ Fairy Dust

3M Foam Tape

Black Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Ribbon ~ Offray Spool 'O Ribbon

Scor Pal Tape (To Hold The Feathers In Place And To Adhere The Ribbon)

Black Feathers ~ Out Of My Stash

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

1092, 1093, 943, 944, 908, 909, 935, 1065, & 1067

I will be entering this Fat Book Page into three different challenges...

• Ginger Snap Creations Challenge #136 ~ Color Challenge - Glorious Greens
• Simon Says Stamps Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Truly Scrumptious Challenge #72 ~ Something Forgotten (Black Feathers)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!

"Love Is More Than Skin Deep"

Welcome Everyone! I have a cool creation to share with you! I am the GDT for the Smeared & Smudged Ning Group this month, so part of being a GDT is to come up with a challenge! I had my challenge posted on time; however I had a few issue's with making the Goth Arch Card... so needless to say, I did have it done just not decorated up! LOL! Well, I have it finished and will be sharing it! Also, I have incorporated the Smudgy Antics Challenge... the challenge is PAINT! As you will see... I am still need to keep working on my painting skills! LOL! (They are meant to look like candle wax drips! LOL! Better luck on that one next time, I think!) All the images that you see on this creation are by Smeared Ink - Calavera's Digi Set! Okay, on with the details...

Material List

Stamps ~ Smeared Ink - Sugar Skull 4, Alter Candles, Bride, & Groom (All from the Calavera's Digi Set!)

Designer Paper ~ Oriental Trading & The Paper Studio

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers 60# (?) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Folk Art Acrylic Paint (Black & Blue) / Water / Paint Brushes

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Images)

Velcro (To Close Arch Doors)

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

924, 917, 918, 932, 933, 934, 935, 1061, 1065, 1067, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1085, 916, 912, 913, 929, 930, 1007, 1008, 1040, 922, 902, 943, 944, 1003, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1093, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1095, 1099, 1060, 1063, 1052, 1054, 1056, 1058, 995, 1007, 1008, 1009, 928, 929, 930, & 931

I will be entering this creation into ten different challenges...

• Crafty Ribbon Challenge #2 ~ Anything Goes
• Cute Card Thursday Challenge #182 ~ Anything Goes
• Shelly's Images Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday Challenge #51 ~ Anniversary
• Papercraft Star Challenge #62 ~ Anything Goes
• Truly Scrumptious Challenge ~ Decorate The Inside Of Your Card
• Digital Tuesday Challenge #128 ~ Celebrate The Season (Any Season)
• Everybody's Art Challenge #159 ~ Flowers
• Scrap-Creations Challenge ~ Unique Fold
• Ladybugs Crafts Ink Challenge #37 ~ Flowers

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wicked weekend!