PKS August Release Blog Hop day 7

Here's day seven and today I have two cards for you. One of them I made using the PK-630 Nikkity Knack Cat Gang set and the other I used the PK-631 Halloween Minis!





Here they are.







For this card, not only did I use the PK-631 Halloween Minis but I used the Tear Kitty die made by Peachy Keen Stamps and Cottage Cutz. I cut her in black, layered her and stamped her face with silver metallic ink. Then I popped the little witch hat from the stamp set on her head.

This was such a fun week. I hope everyone had as good a time with the New Peachy Keen Stamps as I have!! Hugs everyone!!!

PKS August Release Blog Hop day 6

For last nights drawing I asked everyone to post their favorite Halloween costume! OH, boy did you ladies have some good ones!! I think my favorite had to be the lady who was the toaster with the cord and her sister was the outlet....that must have been too cute!! I was also shocked at all the gals that dressed up as Wonder Woman!! That was a popular costume! Here's a picture of one of my favorite costumes!! My mom dressed my sis and I up as stylish ladies, we were so excited to wear makeup too!! I'm the one in the yellow hat. :)




I just wanted to thank everyone who posted, it was a lot of fun to read all your responses!!

And now on to the winner of the Peachy Keen Stamps Halloween Mini's Stamp set!!
By random selection...the winner is





Congratulations Kim!!!
Send me your info. and I'll get your adorable stamp set right out to you asap!! :)

Now, on to today's card and for this card I used PK-631 Halloween Minis set.



Here's my card.



Along with the sweet stamps I used the darling Gingerbread Dolls made by Peachy Keen Stamps and Cottage Cutz! I created a tab or loop to open the card with some ribbon.

Check back tomorrow for two more cards from these super cute stamp sets!!

PKS August Release Blog Hop day 5

Here's day five, the day I'll pick a winner! So, make sure your answer to my question is in the comments section of Monday's(August 30th)post! I'll pick the winner tonight at 11:00pm and post it tomorrow morning!!!

For today's card I used PK-632 Halloween Sweet Folks set.



Here's my card.




I love the little candy apple that goes in this stamp set. It's so versatile. You could make it into candy apples, caramel apples (like I did) or chocolate dipped apples, Yum!!

And remember to leave an answer to the question found in Monday's post in Monday's comment section to enter yourself for the BIG give-away!!! The winner is picked tonight!!

PKS August Release Blog Hop day 4

Here's day four and for this card I used PK-631 Halloween Minis set.



Here's my card.



Along with the sweet stamps I used the darling Gingerbread Dolls made by Peachy Keen Stamps and Cottage Cutz! Instead of decorating them for Christmas, I decorated them for Halloween!!!

And remember to leave an answer to the question found in Monday's post in Monday's comment section to enter yourself for the BIG give-away!!!

PKS August Release Blog Hop day 3

For day three's card I used the super sweet little spider and bat from the PK-630 Nikkity Knack Cat Gang set. This stamp set was name for our very own Nikiki (lover of furry four paw-ed babies)!!



Here's my card.




Not only did I use the Nikkity Knack Cat Gang stamp set but I also used the adorable little Happy Bird die from Peachy Keen Stamps and Cottage Cutz!! I cut her in all black so she's a little baby autumn crow!!

And remember to leave an answer to the question found in Monday's post in Monday's comment section to enter yourself for the BIG give-away!!!

PKS August Release Blog Hop day 2

For day two's card I used the awesomely cute and adorable stamps from the PK-632 Halloween Sweet Folks set. Could this set be cuter?? I don't think so!



Here's my card.


And remember to leave an answer to the question found in yesterday's post in yesterday's comment section to enter yourself for the BIG give-away!!!

Peachy Keen Stamps August Release Blog Hop

A warm and Witchy welcome to you!!

If you've found your way here through our blog hop read on!
It's the day we've been waiting for! The Peachy Keen Stamps BRAND New August Release Stamps!!!
OH MY Gosh, you are going to love these stamps and we've got an awesome blog hop for you too!!
So, lets get to it....



And of course I had to make a creation using this stamp set, ok, who am I kidding? I made 8 creations and I'll be posting a different one each day this week!! So, you have to come back and see what I've been up to!!



Along with my fellow PKS DT members, each of us will be giving away one of the three new release stamps sets. The one above is the one I'll be giving away to one lucky winner!

I thought I would make things interesting this hop. So, to win this stamp set from me you need to answer this question in the comment section of this post. Here's the question...

What was your favorite Halloween costume as a child?

I can't wait to read the responses! ok, now on to the hop!!

So, you've either hopped here from Emma's Blog or you've just happened upon this blog hop...your next stop is Samantha Casey's blog!!

Here is a complete list of all the stops on the hop! (in case you might have missed one)
Peachy Keen Stamps
Kathy
Vivienne
Lorie
Janice
Emma
Sonia
Heidi (that's me)
Samantha
Lisa


Happy Hopping!! And don't forget to answer the question in the comments to enter yourself for the give-away!!! I'll be picking the winner randomly on Friday night September 3rd!

One more PKS Sneak Peek

Here's a last little peek before tomorrows New Stamp Release and Blog Hop!!!

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #34

ok, It's been one of "those" days already!! A bit late but here it is...Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #34!!
It's a sketch challenge. Angelica has come up with a really lovely sketch.



I flipped the sketch sideways when I created my card.



I used PK-755 Critter Faces Set A Large to stamp the cookie and milk on my card. I love this stamp set, it is so versatile for so many projects. I love how it has a little girl face with eyelashes and a little boy face. And their smiles are facing each other! It was perfect for this card.

I used my Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge. The milk bottle is on page 60. The cookie I created in Design Studio. I used the Phrase (shift) image on page 28 for the cookie. The chocolate chips are the penguins feet (layer 1) on page 39. I hid selected contour for the beak and one of the feet. Then I copied 5 chocolate chips (feet) onto the cookie and welded them.

Don't forget to check out all the other creations that the lovely PKS DT have posted over on the blog and enter this week! You might win a cute stamp set from Peachy Keen. You've got two chances to win this week, one judged and one random!

The winners are...

Good Morning Ladies and Gents,
It's time to announce the winners for the Peachy Keen Stamps blog hop and Peachy Keen Stamps/Cottage Cutz die give away!!

I used random.org to pick the winners, so here they are...

The Peachy Keen Stamps $15.00 gift certificate goes to KA




and the sweet Tear Bear die goes to Gloria




Congratulations Ladies!! ***Gloria could you email me please. I can't seem to find your email address. thanks!***

Thank you so much to everyone for participating and leaving such wonderful comments!! I read each and every one of them.

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #33

Good Morning,
I'm so happy you stopped by again! It's time for another Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge! This time it's a sketch challenge. Create a card or a layout using this sketch for inspiration and OMGosh you are not going to believe the prizes for this one!! Perfect for getting ready for fall!!

here's the sketch...



and here's my take on it...



It's Christmas in July! I wonder why every year around this time I start to long for fall and the holiday season to begin. I guess after a long winter and hot warm spring/summer, I am just looking forward to Gingerbread cookies, cocoa and twinking lights!

For this challenge I used the most adorable little stamp set, PK-411 Lil' Gingerbreads and phrases! I just love it and knew immediately that it would be a favorite of mine. This is my nephew helping to make his Papa's favorite cookies for Christmas! He had the best time putting all the kisses on top of the cookies and then of course eating them with his Papa!!

So, don't forget to pop over to the PKS blog and post your creation to be eligible for one of the amazing prizes no later than August 1st!!

And...keep checking back this week because I have something BIG in store for you!!

Peachy Keen Stamps and Cottage Cutz Blog Hop

oh, Yes...it's here ladies and gents!! The Peachy Keen Stamps/Cottage Cutz Blog Hop!! I hope you're ready for some delights for the eyes and some amazing special prizes in honor of the wonderful collaboration between our very own, talented Kathy Jakopovich, founder and designer for Peachy Keen Stamps AND Cottage Cutz dies made by The Scrapping Cottage!

First, here are all the details...
Kathy has designed 14 brand new die sets. Each die set (except the Happy Bird package) will come with two to three Peachy Keen Face stamps to coordinate with your shapes!

The dies will be available for pre-order tomorrow on both Peachy Keen Stamps and The Scrapping Cottage. Single sets will be discounted 15%, or 25% off the entire collection for one week only! Pre-sale ends July 26th. Orders begin shipping the second week in August.



Here are a couple of the projects I was able to create using the Tear Bear die and stamps.

It seemed perfect for me to be given the Tear Bear to use because the preschool that I ran with my sis for over 15 years was named Honey Bear Child Care. This is my class of '97, who by the way all just graduated from High School! Doesn't make me feel too old!





Now...on to the blog hop...
If you've never participated in a blog hop before, it's quite easy. You'll start off at the main blog, in this case it's The Peachy Keen Stamps blog and you'll hop or click from there to each of the other participating blogs. So, since you're here, you've either stumbled upon our blog hop or you've gotten here from Sonia's blog. Either way happy hopping and here's the next link to the very talented Samantha Casey's blog!



But WAIT, before you hop on, leave me a comment. Then at the end of the week, from all the comments, I'll randomly select one lucky winner of a $15.00 gift certificate to be used at Peachy Keen Stamps!!

Please leave me only one comment per person and a blog addy or email addy so I can get in touch with you.

And keep checking back all week, I may have a few more surprises in store for you!!

big hugs,
Heidi

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #32

Good Morning Crafty Ladies it's time for another PKS Challenge!!
Today's challenge is an inspiration challenge....whoohhoo fun! So, create a card or scrapbook page that shows your favorite summer destination!! Make sure to use one of the three B's, bling, brads or buttons!

Hands down, my favorite summer destination (I wait for it all winter) is the GREAT New York State Fair. And yes, they call it the GREAT NYS Fair, imo it is the greatest!

I go to the fair every year with my nephew. We start around 8am and we eat our blueberry pancakes, there are lots of places on the fair grounds to find breakfast. Then we see all the animals, the calves, the pigs, the sheep, the bunnies, the horses and the rainbow chickens! Then we go through the old time exhibits or the hordiculture building. Then we see the butter sculpture and get some amazing Byrne Dairy milk or ice cream. Then we head over to the Home and Arts building where the scrapbook pages are displayed along with all the other crafts, quilts, cross stitch, sewing etc. Lastly, we get some lunch before it's time to go home around 1pm.

For my scrapbook page I used Peachy Keen Stamps Critter face sets, Extra large PK-756, Medium PK-754 and Small PK-753. I also used Peachy Keen Stamps Simple Sallies Assortment PK-531.

Hope you like what I've created. Leave me a message if you do! :) And pop right over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge blog and create your own summer destination card or layout and you could win some awesome stamps!!

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #31

Good Morning all my Peachy Keen Stamps Friends!
It's time for another challenge!! For this challenge create a card or scrapbook page using the sketch provided to us by the lovely Angelica!



Here's my card, getting us all ready for the great 4th of July holiday!!



I used the brand new PK-755 Critter Faces Set A Large and the cute little PKS fire cracker! I used my Cricut Create a Critter for the bird which I tried to make look like a bald eagle but turned out looking more like a turkey...ha ha!! That's ok because one of the DT gals told me that the turkey was in the running for our nation's bird! Imagine that!! :)

When you've finished your creation, post it over on the Peachy Keen Challenge blog and you can win an awesome prize!!

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog Hop

oh, have we got a treat for you!! Today in celebration of the brand new Peachy Keen Stamps set Vivienne and friends we are having a blog hop! If you've never participated in a blog hop, you are going to love it. Basically you will hop from blog to blog to see all the delicious creations we've made using the brand new Peachy Keen Vivienne and friends stamp set.



Here is my card. I colored in the sweet little Viv stamps with Sakura Koi watercolors. I choose the little turtle to go along with the little dolly girl because I think it is so darling.



Here is a second card that I created using this sweet set.






So, you've either hopped here from Emma's Blog or you've just happened upon this blog hop...your next stop is lovely and talented Samantha Casey's blog!!

Here is a complete list of all the stops on the hop! (in case you might have missed one)
Peachy Keen Stamps
Vivienne
Lorie
Janice
Nikki
Emma
Heidi (that's me)
Samantha
Lisa
Angelica

Happy Hopping!!

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #30

Good Morning Everyone, It's Tuesday!! Time for another Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge!

Today's challenge, which will run for 2 weeks, is to create a shadow box. This challenge was so much fun and wait until you see all the amazing creations that the other DT gals have made!

For my shadow box I used PK-754 Critter Faces Set A Medium. This is such a super cute set and so versatile. I even stamped the little kite using this set! I hope you'll pop right over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog and participate in our challenge. I can't wait to see what you create!!

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #29

Happy Tuesday! It's time for another Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge!!
For challenge #29, you need to create a recipe card for your favorite picnic/BBQ salad or side dish!
This was such a fun challenge, I liked it because it was unique and different. I would have never thought of creating a recipe card. Now that Ive made one, I really want to keep making them!



For my recipe card I used the brand new PK-640 Princess Face Assortment on the apples. And on the carrots, I used one of my absolute favorite sets, the PK-531 Simple Sallies Face Assortment. The little eye glasses are darling and worked perfectly with the tall skinny carrots!!

So, pop on over the the Peachy Keen Stamps blog and play along with us!! You'll be amazed at the beautiful creations that the other DT members have made and you could win an awesome prize!!

an Exciting Announcement

I am now one of the three newest members of the Peachy Keen Stamps Design Team! I need one of the little "smiley" icons that jump up and down shouting hooray, 'cause that's how I'm feeling!!

Kathy and Angelica are the absolute best, I adore all the ladies on the PKS DT! I am so happy to now be a part of their team!!

...on to my first challenge as a DT Member

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge 28 was to create a card using the sketch below. I love this sketch for a couple of reasons. First, LOVE the scallops at the bottom! Second, I'm a firm believer that all things look best grouped together in "3's", so I love the one large embellishment with the three smaller ones to the right of it! Great Sketch!



Here's my take on the sketch.









Thanks for stopping by my blog and checking out my new card. If you have a minute, pop over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge blog and try challenge 28!! I can't wait to see what you create!
Heidi
xo