Celebrate Summer with Sentimental Sundays - Blog Hop

Welcome to the Celebrate Summer blog hop with Sentimental Sundays.  This is also challenge #60, and the theme this week is:  Summery and/or Sparkly (with a sentiment!)

You should have arrived here from Val's blog, but if you have gotten lost along the way you can always stop back at the Sentimental Sundays blog to get back on track!  When you're ready to move on to your next stop, you'll be visiting Calypso's blog.

*Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop along the way to increase your odds of winning one of the 3 Whimsy gift certificates along the way!  You have until midnight (EDT) on Friday June 24 to participate in the hop.  Have fun, and happy hopping!

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #59 - Father's Day or Card for a Man

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #59, and the theme this week is:  Father's Day or Card for a Man (with a sentiment!)  We are sponsored this week by Meljen's Designs!

The little Father's Day stamp that I used for this card is from Studio112, and the dp is from the Tattered Time collection from DCWV.  I've used an EK Success punch to do the notebook edge at the bottom, love their punches (so much easier on the hands than most).  

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #56 - Single Layer

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #56, and the theme this week is:  Single Layer (with a sentiment!)

I've used a cute dollar stamp from Studio112 (which is actually K and Company).  There's a bit of Glossy Accents on the hat sash (if that's what it's called?), and it's been colored with copics.  The ribbon came from packaging, and the pearls are also from Studio112.  This week's challenge is sponsored by Heart Song Designs.  Be sure to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #55 - Homemade Flowers

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #55, and the theme this week is:  Homemade Flowers (with a sentiment!)

 

I've used one of Ann's sweet Raindrop Echo sentiments that can be found at Whimsy Stamps as Love Sentiments.  The paper flowers are made using a punch from EK Success and a jeweled brad to hold them together.  So fun and easy to make!  The paper used is from K and Company, and I've sprayed the flowers and butterfly with my own mix of glimmer.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Sentimental Sundays #48 - Cute and Cuddly

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #48, and the theme this week is:  Cute and Cuddly (with a sentiment!)

I've used this sweet Best Friends image from Heart Song Designs, our sponsor this week, and the sentiment is just printed up on the computer.  I've also used the awesome sketch from this week's Heart Song Inspirations, stop by the challenge blog and check it out.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #46 - Go Green

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #46, and the theme this week is:  Go Green! (the color green, or recycling)

I've used one of Ann's sentiments from the Marriage Sentiments collection at Raindrop Echo/Whimsy Designs.  The leaves are a Sizzix die, and the pin is one I've put together.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #45 - Pearls and Lace

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #45, and the theme this week is:  Pearls and Lace (with a sentiment!)

I've used one of Ann's images from the Love You Sayings collection at Raindrop Echo/Whimsy Designs, and made the cover for another mini album.  Our sponsor this week is Deedee's Digis, and don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #44 - Open

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #44, and the theme this week is:  Open (with a sentiment!)

I've used this sweet Bird Cage image from Heart Song Designs, our sponsor this week, and a sentiment from the Love You Sayings collection (Raindrop Echo Designs) at Whimsy Stamps.  Don't forget to check for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #43 - Be Inspired

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #43, and the theme this week is:  Be Inspired (A Picture Inspiration)

The fabulous Steampunk images I've used on the front and inside of my card are from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, our sponsor this week!  The fun ticket sentiment I used is from the new Wild Side Ticket Sentiments, one of Ann's (Rainrop Echo) stamp sets released this month through Whimsy Stamps.  Don't forget to stop by for Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

A Challenge I'm Entering:

Claudia and Company #75 - About a Boy

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #42 - Red, Pink, and White

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #42, and the theme this week is:  Red, Pink, and White

The little sleeping bear on this mini album page is an image by Meljen's Designs, our sponsor this week!  The fun sentiment I used on one of the tags is from the new I Heart You collection, one of Ann's (Rainrop Echo) stamp sets released this month through Whimsy Stamps.  Also, you don't want to miss Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Critter Sketch Challenge #51 - Critter

Craft Your Passion #44 - Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant #93 - Be My Valentine

Paper Playtime #37 - Cupid or Hearts

My Time to Craft -#127 - Hearts and Flowers

Papertake Weekly - Have a Heart

Paper Pretties #140 - Valentine's Colors

Everybody Art Challenge - #128 - Valentine

Digital Tuesday Challenge #97 - From the Heart (Valentine)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #41 - Valentines

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #41, and the theme this week is:  Valentines

The sweet cupid bear, as well as the sentiment, are from Deedee's Digis.  Deedee's Digis is our sponsor this week, and was kind enough to offer each of us a set to work with.  Stop by Deedee's store to see all of the fabulous images she has to offer!  Also, you don't want to miss Ann's free set of fabulous sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Craft Your Passion Challenge #43 - Bling on Your Love

Paper Playtime #36 - Digi Monday

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #45 - Valentine

Moving Along with the Times #84 - Red

Stamp Something - February Digi Day

Polka Doodles #5 - Hearts

Stampin for the Weekend #3 - St. Valentine's Day

Raise the Bar #52 - Hearts

Paper Issues - Valentine

Crafts and Me - Red

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #40 - Chinese New Year or Asian Theme

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #40, and the theme this week is:  Chinese New Year or Asian Theme

I've worked on some new tags this week and had a lot of fun trying out some new things.  Two of the flowers are made using book pages, the third is with cardstock.  All three were sprayed with Tattered Angel's Glimmer Mist.  The stamps are all from a Fiskars set I have wanted to use for such a long time (sounds familiar, right?...lol).  the images are stamped with Momento and colored with Smooches.

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.  Also remember to swing by SS and enjoy the free digis Ann shares each week!

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

MyGraphico Challenge - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday #19 - Fabulous Flowers

The Pixie Cottage Challenge #54 - Sketch and/or Flowers

Whimsie Doodles Challenge - #65 - Tags

JUGS #69 - 3D Flowers

Make it Colourful Challenge #4 - Color on Anything but White Cardstock

Allsorts Challenge - #88 - Recycle (used book pages for flowers)

The Pink Elephant Challenge #92 - Red, Brown, and Pink

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #39 - Color Challenge

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #39, and the theme this week is:  Color Challenge (Old Olive, Summer Sun, Handsome Hunter, Poppy Parade)

I thought I'd work on a tag this week to maybe use later on in a mini album or to use on a gift some time.  The dress form and clock are from The Paper Girl Collection by The Girls Paperie.  the sentiment is from a Tim Holtz set.  The flowers are Prima, and the pearl beads are Jesse James.

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.  Also remember to swing by SS and enjoy the free digis Ann shares each week!

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Claudia and Company #71 - Red, Green, and Yellow

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #45 - Anything Goes

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #43 - Anything Goes

Let's Ink it Up #8 - Anything Goes

Copic Creations #42 - Anything New (new stamp sets, both of them)

MyGraphico Monday Challenge #80 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #38 - Winter

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #38, and the theme this week is:  Winter

One of my goals for 2011 is to work on new things in paper crafting.  This is another mini album that I've started, and have used the Blizzard DP from Harmonie to cover the chipboard coasters.  This paper is one of the many wonderful goodies I've purchased from Your Scrapbook Supply over the past year or so, and Rhonda has been one of the most fabulous shop owners I've had the pleasure to work with.  not only does she have the latest and greatest supplies available, but she also has the best prices I've seen.  Be sure to stop by and visit the store:  Your Scrapbook Supply   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.  Also remember to swing by SS and enjoy the free digis Ann shares each week!

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Cupcake Craft Challenges #124 - Something New (new paper, new mini album)

The Lollipop Ladies #11 - Glitter or Bling

Claudia and Co #70 - Shape it Up!

Top Tip Tuesday - #17 - Anything Goes

Papertake Weekly - Cold and Frosty Morning

Creative Inspirations #94 - Photo Inspiration

ABC Christmas Challenge - A is for Anything Christmas

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #37 - Anything with Wings

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #37, and the theme this week is:  Anything With Wings

One of my goals for 2011 is to work on new things in paper crafting.  This is actually my first completed mini album page, so you will be seeing a few more over the next few weeks until this is finished.  The backs of the tags are for photos and/or journaling.  The sentiments, are from Ann , Raindrop Echo Designs.  You can find these lovely sentiments in the Love Short Sayings and Love Sentiments sets at Whimsy Stamps!  Be sure to stop by the Sentimental Sundays blog, you don't want to miss a gorgeous set of sentiments!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Karber Weekly Challenge #19 - Flowers

Kaboodle Doodles #48 - Anything Goes

Claudia and Co #69 - Tag it with Love

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes (plus lace)

My Time to Craft Challenge #122 - Up in the Air (Butterfly)

Fab n Funky Challenges #54 - Anything Goes

Moving Along with the Times #80 - Ring Out the old (old paper), Ring In the new (new lace)

Delicious Doodles #7 - Something New (first mini album)

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #116 - Tons of Texture

Sweet Stampin Challenge - Try Something Different (first mini album)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #36 - Celebrate Friendship

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #36, and the theme this week is:  Celebrate Friendship

The pretty image, as well as the friendship sentiment, are from Deedee's Digis.  Deedee's Digis is our sponsor this week and was kind enough to share this lovely set with me.  Stop by Deedee's store to see all of the fabulous images she has to offer!  Also,you don't want to miss the free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Digital Tuesday Challenge #91 - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday #15 - Get Embellished

Crafts and Me #20 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #34 - Inspired by a Song

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #34, and the theme this week is:  Inspired by a Song

The fun Santa face is from Pink Gem Designs, and the sentiment is one of Ann's (Raindrop Echo) from the Worldwide Christmas set .  Of course Santa Clause is Coming to Town has been on my mind with less than a week to go now!  Be sure to stop by and check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too.  You don't want to miss them!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Karber Weekly Challenge #18 - Anything goes using a Digi

Digital Tuesday Challenge #89 - Sparkling Christmas (plus digi)

Top Tip Tuesday #14 - Christmas Inspired

Freshly Brewed Challenge #27 - Merry Christmas

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #33 - Let it Snow!

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #33, and the theme this week is:  Let it Snow

Both the sentiment and the 'Frosty's Face' are freebies from Meljen's blog.  Be sure to stop by and check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too.  You don't want to miss them!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges that I'm entering:

Craft Your Passion #35 - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - December Digi Day

There She Goes - #84 - Bring on the Bling

Paper Playtime - #28 - Snowflakes

Digital Tuesday Challenge #88 - Baby, it's Cold Outside

Top Tip Tuesday #13 - Ribbon

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #60 - The Winter Blues

Freshly Brewed Challenge #26 - Sparkle and Shine

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #32 - Anniversary

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #31, and the theme this week is:  Anniversary

The sentiment used is from the Marriage Sentiments set Ann (Raindrop Echo), and released by Whimsy Stamps.  Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too.  You don't want to miss them!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Here are the challenges I'm entering this card in:

ColourQ Challenge #61:  Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, and White

Tuesday Throwdown #27:  Embellish It!

Scrap Creations #41:  Anything Goes

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge #51:  Let's Get Married (Wedding/Anniversary)

Polka Doodles #48:  All About the Sentiment

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sentimental Sundays #31 - A Recipe

Welcome back for a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays.  This is challenge #31, and the theme this week is:  A Recipe of 3 DPs, 3 Buttons, and some Ribbon

The image is from Kenny K, one of the Gothik Angelz named Bodacious Bev.  I've also used one of AmyR's sentiments from her Christmas sentiment set at C.C. Designs.  Don't forget to check for a free set of sentiments on the Sentimental Sundays blog too.  You don't want to miss them!   

Be sure to use a sentiment somewhere on your card or project, and to follow the theme however you may interpret it.  While Ann (Raindrop Echo Designs) offers fabulous freebies, and also sells a wide variety of sentiment stamps at Whimsy Stamps, you are free to use any sentiment.  Be sure to link up on the Sentimental Sundays blog before the next challenge to be in the running for a fabulous prize, and use a direct link to make it easy for us to find your new card or project.

Challenges I'm entering this card in:

Digi Doodle #35 - Red and Green

Delicious Doodles #2 - Celebrations

Simple Doodles #31 - Cute as a Button

Thanks so much for stopping by!