Peachy Keen Challenge #33 & A HUGE Sale!

 Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!   With a three day weekend upon us, I can imagine that many of you are celebrating big.  Hopefully you have some fun things planned, and maybe even some stamping, too.  If stamping IS on your agenda, then why not join us for Peachy Keen Challenge #33?  With the chance to win a fabulous prize, be one of those honored with the top 3 spot, OR possibly even making Top Peach, there's LOTS of incentive for playing along.  This challenge couldn't be any easier, either, because it's an "ANYTHING GOES" challenge.  You don't have to use Peachy Keen Stamps to play along, but to be considered for one of the top 3 spots, or Top Peach, using PKS is a requirement.

 For my contribution to the anything goes line-up, I created a tag using one of the fabulous vintage button cards that was a part of the August Peachy Picks Kit.  I paired my PPK with the August Stamp of the Month set, and with a little Copic coloring, a beautiful tag was born.   All of the embellishments, ribbon, and the tag itself are a part of that fabulous August kit.  Be sure to drop by the PKS Challenge Blog to see all the amazing samples our designers have created to inspire you, and be sure to visit their blogs and leave them some love. That's what keeps us going...   Your kind comments and encouragement!   Now, would you like some REALLY exciting news?  THIS IS A BIGGIE!!!  Here ya go...

Are you ready for our BIGGEST SALE EVER?! 

31% OFF! 08.31 thru 09.03 - all stamps + supplies NO CODE NEEDED! *club subscriptions, gift certificates, previous orders, Market Street Stamps and  clearance items excluded Now this should make your weekend REALLY happy!  Thanks so much  for stopping by today!   Have a wonderful day and a very blessed and beautiful Labor Day Weekend!

You're All That & A Bag Of Chips

 Good morning peachy friends!  Welcome to The ThINKin' Spot on this fine Wednesday!   I'm still having lots of fun with the August release from Peachy Keen Stamps.  My card for today was created with the PK-127 Sandwich Fun stamp set, and the August Peachy Picks Kit.

  

I stamped the image with Memento Rich Cocoa  ink and then colored and shaded with Copic markers.  The sparkle of jelly that you see is actually purple or grape colored Stickles, which added some sparkle and texture to this sweet image.   I hope you like it, and are inspired to create something fabulous and fun with YOUR Peachy Keen Stamps!!   

Are y'all ready for some new peachy goodness soon?  Well, it won't be long till the next round of peachy sneak peeks will be coming your way, and oh my are you ever gonna LOVE 'EM!!  Have a fabulous day, and happy stamping!!

Head of the Class!

Good morning!  Many of you are still sending your kiddos off to school, and I've got another card to share with you celebrating the whole back-to-school thing.  For this one I used one of the CAH-UTE sets release this month at Peachy Keen Stamps.   PK-126 Smartie the Owl is such a great set for so many wonderful cards and layouts, and I think he's just as cute as he can be!

 

Everything used to make this card comes from the August Peachy Picks Kit, and I especially love the faux Polaroid frames that are included with this kit.  What a fun idea and I can't wait to play some more with them.  I've seen some of our PKS designers use them to create little scenes, which is really cute, too.  I stamped Mr. Smartie with Memento ink and colored him in with Copic markers, adding texture by whisping the ink for the feathers and dotting the ink for his cute little round belly.  It doesn't show up so well in the photo, but I put some glossy accents on Smartie's glasses to make them extra shiny and add some dimension. 

 

I'm really missing my Granny today.  It's really odd how that hits one at what can be the most inopportune or unexpected time.   I've got so many wonderful memories of her, and each time I open a cabinet and see her handwritten note or recipe that she has taped inside, it brings a smile.  Sometimes tears, too, but always a smile.  I hope you're having a wonderful Wednesday filled with only smiles and LOTS of happy stamping!  Have a blessed and beautiful day!

 



 



School's In Session -- Hip Hip Hooray!

 Well school is "officially" in session in these parts and "Hip Hip Hoorays" can be heard ringing in the hills!  Not only are the kids excited and ready, but I think for the most part many parents are too.  Seriously, is there anything more exciting for a child the start of a new school year?  After a wonderful and very busy Summer, it always feels good to settle back into a regular routine and get back into the swing of things.  My card today celebrates all those "Hip Hip Hoorays".

I used PK-128 School Bus and Lunch stamp set from Peachy Keen Stamps to create this card, as well as the August Peachy Picks Kit.  The theme for the August release at Peachy Keen Stamps is "Back-To-School", and these stamps are some of the cutest I've ever seen!  They make creating school themed projects so much fun, and they really make me miss the days when my little ones were beginning a new school year.

 This happy little school bus was colored with Copic markers, and as previously mentioned, the patterned paper is from the August Peachy Picks Kit.  The only embellishment I used was this beautiful wide striped ribbon, which I absolutely LOVE!  I hope you like it, too!!

I'm so happy you could stop by today.  Have a wonderful day, and happy stamping to ya!  ... HIP HIP HOORAY!!!