Happy Mother's Day! S2G is celebrating motherhood!
I made this cute combo for my youngest DD, who is expecting her second child this Fall.
I thought this digi, "Mother Knows Best" was just perfect for my daughter's card. It comes with three sentiments.
I chose another digi set for the baby buggy, appropriately named "Buggy".
I colored the buggy digi with watercolor pencils and Copics. It was then placed on Nestie circles and glued to the back of the baby carriage.
A baby rattler also comes with the Buggy digi.
I placed this digi on the front of the buggy.
I glued a grosgrain ribbon to the carriage hood, and to a strip of paper that I used for the handle.
Fiskars punches were used for the borders and flowers. The centers are "Got Flowers?" and buttons threaded with ribbons. The template for the buggy is "Bouncing Baby Buggy", designed by Lauren Meader for My Time Made Easy.
Now you might be wondering what is going inside of the buggy!
Aren't these bibs adorable? I just love the sentiments...especially, "What happens at grandma's stays at grandma's. LOL I have some extra room in the buggy, so I'll add some chocolates for DD!
Check out the projects the rest of our creative DT have made for Mother's Day. They will inspire you! Their links are in my sidebar. Then enter your project at the S2G Challenge Blog. The twist is easy! Just use the word "Mother" on your project! Two winners will be randomly chosen to win two digis each and a Winner's badge to display on their blogs.
Need some Mother's Day digis? The Girls have a wide selection at the S2G Shop! Check it out!
I chose one of the S2G Easter digi images for this card. The image was colored with Copics and accented with Stickles. I popped the image up with pop dots. Got Flowers? were layered and buttons tied with ribbon were glued on top. CS is Bazzill, and DP is DCWV and The Paper Studio. Punch is MS, and ribbon is Hobby Lobby. I hope you'll join us for this weeks challenge. Enter your card HERE using Mr. Linky. Two winners will each receive two digis and a winner's badge for their blogs1 The Girls have many digis "with attitude" in their shop. Check them out! I know you'll see some you'll love! Check out the cards the DT has made. You're sure to be inspired!
This is the last week of S2G's First month long Birthday Bash! I hope you have enjoyed our celebration, and that you will participate in this week's Twisted Thursday Challenge. The Challenge is to make a card and use HOT PINK...anything HOT PINK.. ribbon, DP, CS, etc. Be creative!The DT was given a Crown template and the new Birthday Icon digis for this project. Two sisters, Deidre and Kristine, own Shirley's 2 Girls, so I made two crowns. Here is the first:
I embossed the crown in a Provo Craft folder, and cut the hearts and circles using Nesties and Creative Memories Heart punches. DP is from the new Birthday line of papers from S2G. I glued a plastic headband that I bought at Dollar General (6/$1) to the back of the crown using Fabri-Tac glue. The headband makes the crown more durable and comfortable to wear. I know, because I tried it out! :D
I used more S2G Birthday icons on this crown along with Birthday DP from S2G. The small stars were cut with Creative Memories Star punches. I added sequins and rhinestones for bling.
Every designer needs a model and here is mine: Snowbella! Isn't she lovely! She is a Snow Lady with Attitude!
Who says you can't mix snow sculpting and papercrafting? LOL We have had so much snow this winter, and finally got snow that "sticks"!.... Perfect for Snowgirl building. I couldn't let all of that snow go to waste, could I?
I hope you'll join us in this week's TT Challenge! I'd love to see what you create using HOT PINK. Upload your project using Mr. Linky at the S2G Challenge Blog. You can win your choice of a free digi from the S2G Shop and a Winner's Badge for your blog! Need inspiration? Check out the fun and creative projects our DT has created! A lot of "Party Animals" were great models for their crowns! :D Their links are in my sidebar. Be sure to enter! You only need to make a card for this week's TT challenge, but if you are inspired to make a crown, the template is below. Be sure to use HOT PINK, a little or a lot!
Winners will be announced on the S2G Challenge Blog on Friday Evening, Feb. 19.
Welcome to S2G's FIRST Birthday! Are you ready to party? If you arrived at my blog from the S2G Challenge Blog, then you are in the right place! If you just happened to stop by and visit, please start the Blog Hop HERE. If you get lost along the Hop, go back to the Challenge Blog for directions to the next stop.
The Girls thought they'd STIR things up a bit! ALL of the DT members have "a word" hiding in their Blog Hop POSTS...the words will describe 'things' or 'ingredients' that you need to make an UBER DELICIOUS Birthday Cake! My word will be hidden in one of the sentences in my post. There is also a word hidden on the S2G Challenge blog where the hop begins. COLLECT ALL "13" words and YOU will be placed in a drawing to be showered by S2G...with GOBS of GOODIES! Winner will be chosen at the end of the week-long Blog Hop.
What is your favorite thing about Birthdays? I like the decorations. I think they really set the mood for the party. Each DT will also pick a winner for a prize from the comments on her blog, so be sure and tell me what you like best about Birthday parties. Remember, to be eligible for the grand prize, you must collect all 14 words from the S2G Blog and each DT Blog. Do not post your answers here. Write them down and post on the S2G Challenge Blog.
Nothing says "Party" like a banner, so here is mine!
Don't you just love polka dots? These letters are S2G images created especially for this Birthday Bash Blog Hop! I colored the banner letters and icons digitally on my computer. That is one of the great advantages of digital stamps. You can also resize them to fit your needs. I placed the new birthday icons in between the letters. They were matted on solid color CS and then matted on digi paper CS from the new S2G Birthday Party line of papers. I punched holes on the sides and connected the letters and icons together with small gold square brads. I fell in LOVE with these icons as soon as I saw them! I like them so much that I used them on several of the birthday projects that I will be sharing with you today. They come in four different designs: birthday cake, present, party hat, and crown.
Here is a closeup view of part of the banner. I placed my favorite wired organza ribbons at each end of the banners so they could be easily hung.
Here is an overview of the tablescape. Now let's take a closer look at the party elements.
Here are the cupcakes that I made for the party. I again used the party icons as cupcake toppers. The little girl, dog, and cat are from the digital image, "Party Guests" that I used last week on my party invitation.
Here again is the party invitation in the box. On either side are little purse party favors. I found the template at Splitcoast Stampers. I used velcro closures on the purses and added sequins to the handles. I attached the birthday icons on the front of the purses. I told you I LOVE them! They are so versatile!
I decorated the purses with some of the new birthday digital papers from S2G. There are twelve new ones, and they are so festive! I know you will want them all!
Aren't they just adorable? In case you're wondering what's inside.......
Strawberry lipgloss and miniature hair clips. I removed the label from the lipgloss, added a ribbon, and glued a birthday icon to the lid. The lipgloss was only $1 (Michael's), and the hair clips were 18/$1(Dollar General). This is just one example of how you can take inexpensive items, dress them up, and make them spectacular! What girl wouldn't love this party favor!
Whee! What's a party without balloons? "Whee" is the name of this adorable new birthday image from S2G! I have always loved balloons since the time I was very little. This image inspired me to make balloon holders. I cut out the image and glued it to CS. Then I punched a hole in the center balloon so I could attach the "BUTTER" real balloon. To keep the balloon standing up, I made a "collar" using strips of the new Birthday digi paper that I printed out on CS. I think they turned out so cute! Guests names can be written on the balloon holder or even on the balloon itself. It can then be used as a placecard or grouped together as centerpiece decorations. Such a perfect image for a party!
I placed small treat bags on each of the placecards. I filled bags with jellybeans, tied a ribbon at the top, and cut off the excess plastic bag. Then I glued Birthday icons to punched out Nesties circles, attached them to paper sticks, and inserted each inside a bag. So cute and so easy! (You also have a better view of the balloon collar in this photo.)
I also altered coasters to add to the tablescape.
I found them in the dollar bin at Michael's. I enlarged the birthday icons, colored them with watercolor pencils and Copics, and added Stickles. Then they were cut out and attached to the coasters with Mod Podge. Five top coats were added in all. I let each coat dry before applying the next.
Take one last look at my S2G Birthday Party. I hope it has inspired you! I used S2G images to create unique party decorations that will make any party fun and memorable! But don't stop here! The rest of the very talented DT has some awesome Birthday creations for you to oooooh and ahhhhh over!
Please leave a comment telling me what you like best about Birthday parties to be eligible for my drawing. Did you find my ingredient? Don't place it here. Write it down, collect the rest of the things or ingredients, and post them on the S2G Challenge page. After the Hop, you can check out the new SHOP. You will LOVE all of the new images!
Don't forget about Twisted Thursday! The Challenge will be to make a card or project featuring what you like best about birthdays. You will have another chance to win a free digi of your choice and a Winner's Badge for your blog!
Now it's time to hop on over to the very talented Jane Wetzel's Blog. She has some amazing and delicious projects to share with you! Have fun and good luck in the contests! Thanks for stopping by!
I am so excited! My Mardi Gras Party was selected as one of the Top 5 entries in the "M is for Masking" Challenge at the ABC Challenge Blog! I used the new Zola Mardi Gras images from S2G for the project! You can find Mardi Gras images and more images with Attitude at Shirley's 2 Girls' new Shop!
You're Invited to a Month Long Birthday Celebration! S2G is ONE YEAR OLD!
Here's your invitation! It's inside the box!
Here's a side view.
Take off the ribbon and flip the lid.
Here it is!
Don't you just love to open boxes, especially when they're tied with ribbon? I think the invitation sets the mood for a party. When you receive an invitation that is different from the norm, you just know that the party will be extra special and fun! I filled the *box with foil shred to give the "feel" of a party when opened. This new digi, created especially for S2G's Birthday Celebration, is "Party Guests"! Isn't it adorable! I LOVE that it has animals-especially the cat! I colored the cat to look like my "Danny Boy" who now resides in "Cat Heaven". Guess what? There will be more party images for us to share with you next week! How do you like the DP? It's also new and was created for the Birthday Bash. There are twelve different designs in all. And the COLORS! Don't you just LOVE them? Hot pink, bright orange, and lime green! I even cut some of the paper apart so I could use the different fonts printed on them.
I hope you'll join us in this month's Birthday Celebration! "The Girls" have games, challenges, and another BLOG HOP planned!
The B'Day Bash Blog Hop is Thursday, February 11!!!!
I can't wait to share my Birthday projects with you! I hope we inspire you to "get creative" and join in the fun! We'd LOVE to see YOUR creations posted on the Twisted Thursday Challenge Blog! This week's TT Challenge is to make a card, project, or Invitation to a Party! The "twist" is to have the word, "Celebrate", "Party", or "Birthday" somewhere on your card or project. You could win a free digi and a Winner's Badge to proudly display on your blog! Can't wait to see what you'll make! Visit the DT members' blogs for some invitation inspiration! Their links are in my sidebar. S2G has images in their shop that will inspire you too! Click yourself over and take a look! The shop has gone all digital but the sale of rubber stamps and embellishments is still going on. Snap up the great bargains before they're gone for good! They are now 50% off!
ALSO... Did you know that S2G has groups at Paper Craft Planet and SNR? We'd love to have you join and visit! PLUS you can get free digis as our members increase! There's one there now, waiting for you to join!
Here's the invitation! Are you ready to party? Shirley's 2 Girls has three new Mardi Gras images! They are: "Zola Does Mardi Gras", "Bourbon Street:, and "Mask". Zola is featured on the invitation. She certainly looks like she's having fun! I sparkled things up with glitter CS, rhinestones, and Stickles.
Now you know I couldn't stop with just a card! LOL! Once I have a theme, my mind just seems to spin with ideas! Pictured above is my "Tablescape".
I modeled my mask after the "Mask" digi image. I confiscated some feathers from one of my boas and glued them to the mask. I added punched stars and rhinestones to match the invitation.
I purchased this glass at the Dollar Tree, and it only cost, guess what?...a dollar! I used the Zola image to make a glass decal using Grafix Rub-On paper purchased at Hobby Lobby. You could make one for each guest to take home, or use one for a centerpiece like I did. The glass is actually clear, but I filled it with white glitter for photographic purposes.
I made coasters which would make great take home favors for guests. I found some coasters at Michael's in the dollar bin. Gotta love a bargain! I used all three of the Mardi Gras images. I colored, cut, and attached the images to the coasters with Mod Podge and distressed ink around the edges. Next I applied five protective layers of Mod Podge, letting each coat dry in between layers.
Close up of "Bourbon street".
Throw some doubloons on the table and some beaded necklaces, and you're ready for a party! But don't stop here! The party continues at these DT members' blogs: Georgia,Jane, and Lisa! Be sure to stop by the S2G Store and pick up your Mardi Gras images. While you're there, check out the new Indulgence images, too!
...and the twist is CHOCOLATE!!!!!!! One of my favorite indulgences is chocolate! I guess you already figured that out after last week's amazing Indulgence Blog Hop! What a talented group of ladies I am fortunate to work with! This week, we are continuing to spotlight the indulgence line. I am showcasing "Chocolate Dreams".
I couldn't resist adding a little matching box of chocolates to the photo shoot.
Isn't this image adorable! I LOVE how she is dreaming "in chocolate"! I love the clever sentiments that come with this image! When you purchase it, you get THREE different sentiments! Feel like indulging? S2Gs Indulgence images can be found here. I hope you'll join us in this week's TT Challenge and post your card using Mr. Linky. For now, grab a cup of your favorite indulgence, (and some chocolate, of course!) sit back, relax, and have a look at the amazing creations of our talented DT! Their links are in my sidebar. The DP that I used is DCWV, and the CS is Bazzill. It's color name is "FUDGE"! Can you believe it? Glitter CS is from The Paper Studio.
WHOO HOO! The Girls Have Extended the Blog Hop! It Will Now End on Wednesday, January 27!!!!!!
Tell All of Your Friends! Amazing Prizes are Up for Grabs!!!
If you arrived here from Jane Wetzel's blog, then you are in the right place! If you just happened to stop by and want to participate in our fabulous "Indulgences Blog Hop" then you need to start at the S2G Blog to begin your day of "All Out Pampering". If you get "lost" along the way, head back to S2G (starting place) to find the next stop on the Hop!
Get ready to 'Indulge' yourself just a little! Join me and the rest of the ...NEW DT for S2G...for a Fabulously, Decadent Blog Hop of New Digital Stamps & Digital Papers! The New Line of Digi stamps is called "Indulgence"...and we're gonna treat you to a Sweet Tour through our personal Blogs...; have we got some exciting projects to show you! Can you say Bling?
This line has everything a 'girl' desires...from ~ images of partying with your girlfriends, going on a shopping spree, taking a bubble bath ...to a little spread of delicious desserts. So, please come along! Who deserves a little 'pampering' more than you?
We have 3 Different Prizes you could win!There is one Grand Prize, and it is FABULOUS! Here it is:
Spa gloves, spa slippers, eye mask, manicure set, bath fizzy, body lotion, felt coasters, shaped paper clips, chipboard buttons, 3 mini glitzy frames, ribbon,small charms. rhinestones, glitter, 2 clear stamps, 6 DPs,chocolates, tea or coffee, 3 digi images ofIndulgence, 2 jelly roll pens (OOOOh, I wish I could win, but I'm a hostess!)
One Second Prize:
1 Set of Indulgence Images (the Dreaming of Chocolate with three sentiments, Cake, Slice of Cake, and Box of Candy)
and a Third Prize of a $15 S2G gift certificate hidden somewhere in amongst the DT's Blogs.
****Before you leave to go on the 'Indulgence Tour'...leave us a comment on the S2G Challenge Blog
about one of your favorite ways you pamper yourself. You must do this in order to be eligible to WIN! Also leave a comment on each team member's blog to be eligible for the hidden $15 S2G gift certificate!
So sit back, grab your favorite drink (mine is Chai Spiced Tea), and some chocolate and enjoy all of the fabulous projects the DT has put together showcasing their favorite indulgences! After leaving a comment on my blog, hop on over and visit Jennifer Scull! She always has a pot of coffee brewing and eye candy! My post begins NOW!
I. Break Time
This is Izabella! Doesn't she look comfy blurfing away on her computer? What is blurfing, you ask? Why it's blog surfing! We all do it, and now we have a cool name for it and a cool digi image from S2G!
Here is a closer view of Izabella. She comes with three sentiments. I gave her a cup of Chai tea and chocolate brown lounging pajamas. I placed pop dots under Izabella and her chair for extra dimension. All of the DP is digi paper from S2G's new "Indulgence" line. The little teacups on the medallion were cut from the same DP covering the tote. The tote is from Papertrey Ink and it is called "Take-Along-Tote. I added Stickles dots to the front pocket and around the edge of the medallion.
Here is a side view of the tote. It also has an inside pocket.
Pictured above, is the tote fully opened. I added Stickles dots to the inside pocket, too. The Chocolate and Indulgence medallions were cut from the new Indulgence line of papers. I then cut Nestie scalloped ovals to place under the medallions. I used a MS lace punch to make a border for the pockets. I punched holes at the top and threaded Hobby Lobby ribbon through the holes to make a closure.
Did you guess what's inside the tote? My favorite drink, Chai tea, in bags, are in the front pocket. I placed four inside, but six would have fit easily. The inside pocket holds Ghiradelli dark chocolate squares with raspberry filling! YUUUMMMMM! Don't run off just yet, I have two more posts featuring some of my favorite "Indulgences"!
II. Desserts
I just LOVE this image and the sentiment! I laughed out loud when I saw it! The sentiment and two others come with the digi image "Chocolate Dreams" (pictured in the post following this one.) I again used DP from the S2G Indulgence line! You have got to try it! It's so pretty!I embossed the paper using the Provo Craft folders, Swirls, and Circles. I added Black and pink Stickles for sparkle. (Double click to get a sparklier view.) CS is Bazzill. Flowers are "Got Flowers", and rhinestones are from my stash.
As soon as I saw the "Desserts" digi image, I knew what I had to do: whip up some "Desserts"! I wanted to showcase the new "Indulgence" line, and show how versatile the papers are! This is what I made.
The cupcake is a Basic Grey "Do Me a Favor" that I altered. I added a ribbon and a tissue paper "icing" rose to the top.
This is one of the digital images that you could win if your name is the one chosen from the mystery DT blog! I don't know which blog it is, so leave a comment on each one so you can be in the draw! This digi comes with three sentiments and the little "chocolate dream". All of the DP is from the "Indulgence" line. The basket is a template from Papertrey Ink called "Pretty Petal Pocket".
The hearts and medallions were cut from the S2G DP. Bands around the middle are Hobby Lobby ribbon.
The basket is a template from Papertrey Ink called "Pretty Petal Pocket". I made large brown hearts for the front and back of the basket and then decorated with smaller hearts. It's quite roomy inside, and the three "pillows" were a perfect fit!
Are you wondering what's inside? M and M Premium Chocolate Raspberry Almonds! Soooo Gooood!
I hope you've enjoyed my projects using the new S2G Indulgence Collection! Please leave a comment and visit the amazing eye candy the rest of the team has for you! Jennifer Scull's blog is next on the tour!Good luck in the contests! Winners will be announced Thursday, Jan. 28 at the S2G Blog!
