Pink Penguins

 

I know, I know, MORE penguins... I can't help it... I love them!  During the holidays, I always need easy things to stamp... and this will carry through after the holidays for quick thank you's too!

These penguins came from the Copic Penguin Kit, which is available at Archivers and a few other stores, including my LSS, Memories of Time.  Tomorrow I will show you a really easy CD holder we did at Michelle's (the owner of MOT) VIP night.  They are the same penguins that are in the set called Snow Place Like Home.... only you don't have to do any masking to get the hat and scarf on.... but you also get the adorable igloo.  The cardstock is from Prism, the designer paper is from my favorite holiday paper pack called Colorful Christmas by MME.  I also used a snowflake Cuttlebug folder to emboss the background, and the sentiment stamp set called Merry Wishes from Our Craft Lounge.  Of course I also used Sparkly Fluff applied with a Quickie Glue Pen, and our Chunky Sparkles applied with Glossy Accents to make that fun chunky snow.  

Have you tried Sparkly Fluff?  eP has really cool bundles that are PERFECT!  Check them out by clicking here:

I Want Candy 

Sweet Music 

The Sparkly Blues 

Going Green 

Hope you are surviving the Holiday madness.  I'm almost done with my shopping.  I can't believe it's next week!  Thanks for stopping by... I'll post the CD holder tomorrow.  Merry Christmas!

Weekend Sketch 110

Hello everyone! Welcome to Beate's Weekend Sketch!  I'm sorry I've been MIA.  The holidays are just so busy and my work load has been crazy too.  I hope you are all staying warm and finding time to create.

I cheated this week... but I didn't want to miss another sketch challenge!  I grabbed my all time favorite Colorful Christmas Paper Pack from My Mind's Eye and popped out the die cuts for the oval piece and the snow flake.  The designer paper is also included in the pack.  It's doubled sided so I used the same piece. 

I DID stamp the adorable little Parka Penguin and the sentiment From our Family to Yours (from the set Merry Wishes).   I used a brad to attach the snowflake and covered it with Quickie Glue and sprinkled on Sugar Sparkly Fluff.  Of course the penguin's cute little parka needed some too.

On a side note... did you SEE what Tim Holtz did with our Sparkly Fluff?  GET YOUR FLUFF ON BABY!  :)

Okay... so, check out the girls, and play along if you can.  Hope you are all staying warm!  Thanks for stopping by!  ~Cambria



Beate Johns
Charmaine Ikach
Jenn Balcer
Lori Craig
Sharon Harnist

Fairy Dust is a Must

I've got one more Fairy Dust is a Must card to show you today.  I just had so much fun coloring these images.  I think this frog is just THE cutest! 

Oh, I forgot to announce the winner of this set!  I had events this weekend at my LSS and got sidetracked (I'm sorry). 
Lisa Hjulberg.... you win Fairy Dust is a Must!  Please send me an email at Cambria@ourcraftlounge.com and your set will be on the way!  Congratulations and thanks for Blog Hopping with us! Thanks to everyone for the nice comments!

The designer paper is from a 6x6 pad called Urban Prairie by Basic Grey.  The button is also from Basic Grey.  I used Appletini Sparkly Fluff on the grass and atyou Spica Pens to add some glitter to the frog's crown and flowers and little bug.

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Kisa and I had a blast at Memories of Time stampin with our girls.  I'll show you what we made this weekend over the next few days.  Thanks for stopping by!

Beate's Weekend Sketch #107

You ready for the Weekend Sketch Challenge? It's Friday again!  Here we go, sketch number 107!


I'm using the new stamp set from Our Craft Lounge called Fairy Dust is a Must, and Hearts and Hugs.  They are releasing today (see previous post).

I used Crafty Sparkles on those lips and the frog's crown.  It was super easy using a Quickie Glue Pen.    The center of the flower is popped up by using my cool I-Top Bradmaker. I went over the letters Kiss me with my black atyou Spica Pen, so it's nice and shimmery!   The paper is from  Dancing Girl Fancy Pants Designer Paper Kit.  Those tiny little brads are from Bazzill, along with the cardstock for the base. 

Stop by and see the rest of the sketch team...

 

Beate Johns
Charmaine Ikach
Jenn Balcer

Lori Craig
MaryJo Albright
Sharon Harnist

Hope you have a great weekend!

 

Whoo Hooo! It's Release Day!

Hello Stampers!  Welcome to Our Craft Lounge's Release day!  13 brand new stamp sets available today at your favorite retailers!  Please head over to  The Lounge for all the details.

This set is called Fairy Dust is a Must.  It's SUPER cute!  I love stamp sets that you can use for many occasions.... don't you?  I think you'll find that is true with most of stamp sets in this new release.

Here's the panel with all the images included in this set. The images are so sweet and fun to color!   Someone will win this set today!  Just leave a comment on this post.  I'd love to hear which set is your favorite, but you can leave any comment you'd like. 

I used designer paper from My Mind's Eye, gorgeous Maya Road Trim, Curved Rectangle Nesties,  Sparkly Fluff and Crafty Sparkles.  Cardstock is from Bazzill along with those tiny little adorable mini brads.

Click on the following names to take advantage of the blog hop give-away! We are giving away all 13 stamp sets.   And, it's not too late for a chance to win a $100.00 shopping spree at Our Craft Lounge too.  Click here for details about our birthday celebration.



Bird and Groom - Beth 
Hang it Up Cupid - Carol, Vicki
Hearts & Hugs - Holly, Joy
The Journey - Charmaine
Life Is -Amber
Love Notes - Heather, Beate
Out for a Spin - Pam
Fairy Dust is a Must - Cami, Broni
Granny's Truffles - Val
Jungle Love - Deb, Kendra
Shamrock Blessings -Cindy
Sweet on You -Kisa
Wanted - Lila

Again, thanks for your support and friendship over the past year! We could not have done it without you! 

Sweet on You Sneak Peek

Ready for more Sneak Peeks of our new Valentine Release? Tomorrow, we release all 13 sets available for purchase through retailers online and in stores near you!  More details over at The Lounge. 

Both samples today are from the set called Sweet on You, illustrated by Marianne Walker. The designer paper used on both cards are by My Mind's Eye. Both have Sparkly Fluff and Crafty Sparkles.... of course.

Want to see more?  Click on the names below.  Don't forget to leave a comment so that you can have chance to win a newly released stamp set on Friday during our Blog Hop!

Bird and Groom - Beth
Hang it Up Cupid - Lila
Hearts & Hugs – Holly, Kendra
The Journey - Charmaine, Beate
Life Is – Charmaine, Beate
Love Notes - Kisa, Joy
Out for a Spin – Carol
Fairy Dust is a Must - Kendra , Vicki
Granny's Truffles - Broni
Jungle Love - Heather
Shamrock Blessings - Pam
Sweet on You - Cami
Wanted - Kisa


The first card I shared today is the sketch challenge for this month.  You could win $100.00 in OCL products by making your own version.  Check out the details here.

As always, I appreciate the comments and your visit today!  Have a great day, see you tomorrow!  

Ready for Sneak Peeks?

Sneak peeks of the OCL Valentine Release start today! Click here to get all the details about the release and the Blog Hop Friday.  

This set is called Wanted.  I really love it.  It's illustrated by Marianne Walker and full of fun stamps and sentiments.  You'll have to wait until Friday to see the entire set, but there are more sneak peeks through the rest of the week!  Although we call this release the Valentine release, it's full of all kinds of  love.  You'll have to see it, but I think we included something for everyone! 

Hard to see in the photo, but the grass patches and dirt have patches of Sparkly Fluff... cuz you know it just makes everything better. *wink*


Check out The Lounge for all the details, and if you'd like to see  Sneak Peeks from other new sets, check out these great designers!  More to come tomorrow!  Thanks for stopping by!


Bird and Groom  - Cindy, Kisa
Hang it Up Cupid - Heather
Hearts & Hugs - Deb
The Journey - Kendra
Life Is - Kendra
Love Notes - Pam
Out for a Spin - Lila, Vicki
Fairy Dust is a Must - Carol
Granny's Truffles - Pam
Jungle Love -  Joy Charmaine,
Shamrock Blessings - Holly
Sweet on You - Amber
Wanted - Beth, Carol 

Don't forget to check out the challenges... you could win $100.00 to spend at Our Craft Lounge!  Click here for the details!

OCL Brithday Celebrations Continue!

Hey Stampers!

Ready for more birthday fun?  Our design team member and friend Heather,  posted super fun challenges starting today over at The Lounge.   

Did you know that every month we have a Sketch Challenge and the winner gets to pick a free stamp set from OCL?  It's true!  Check out the OCL Sketch Challenge forum!   Combine this with the other birthday party challenges for a chance to win $100.00 to spend at Our Craft Lounge!

Again, thanks to all of you for making it a great first year for Our Craft Lounge!   I can't tell you how blessed I feel to have such wonderful friends out there!  Stampers are THE best peeps EVAH!


pssst......Did you know that OCL is now on Facebook?  Want to become a fan?  Check it out! Click here.   One lucky winner who becomes a fan this week will win a free stamp set!  Come on over and lounge with us!

Have a wonderful day!  I hope to find some time later today to try  the great sketch above.  If you play along, please comment and leave a link so I can check out your creation!