Blog Candy for a Cause

Blog Candy for Francesca

Hi everyone,
I would like to ask you for your thoughts and prayers for this little one that is in the NICU right now. The lady that owns this blog is friends with the family and they could use some RAK's (Random Acts of Kindness) right now. This blog candy is being offered in exchange for prayers and if you can mail the family a card as well. Lets lift our prayers up for Francesca and her family that she might be healed and be able to go home.

God Bless,
Monique

Prayers Needed

Thank you to all who read my blog. I haven't been posting because my father in law has been very ill and to our demise he passed away to be with our Lord this evening around 6:30pm. So please forgive me but I won't be able to post anything new for a little bit. I would appreciate your thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. He was a very kind man and I won't ever forget him, he was like a father to me as I didn't have one.

Thanks,
Monique

Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sugar Cookie Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

This is so cute!

Sorry for not posting anything lately, been in the dumps.

Handcrafted Doll Tutorial!!!!

Handcrafted Doll Tutorial!!!!

Love this little doll tutorial, I am going to have to make one for Maylin and maybe more for the other babies in the orphanage.

Check it out.
Monique

P.S. Happy Birthday to me *hehehe*

Tree Lighting Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tree Lighting Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tilda in Stocking Cap

Hi everyone!
Here is a new card I made this evening. I know it's different from what I usually make but I think it's not too bad. I love using the Magnolia stamps and can't get enough of them. Enjoy!






Supplies:
Stampin' Up Kiwi Kiss Ink
Stampin' Up Riding Hood red Ink
Fancy Pants Happy Holidays Stamp 2 (rubber stamp)
Basic Grey Wild Flowers/b2 (acrylic stamp)
Magnolia Tilda in Stocking Cap (acrylic stamp)
Yellow Stickles

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!! This dress is a gorgeous lime green, check it out!

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!!

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!! I have been looking at these wall decals on Ebay, there are so many and they are so pretty, I would love to win one!

Recital Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Recital Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Another beautiful creation by Kathleen, check it out!

Tilda with Lantern

Since I can't sleep I thought I would upload one of my latest creations. I can't get enough of the Magnolia stamps so here is another one!



I used my Twinkling H20's to paint her in and then outlined it with a ZIG black fine tip marker. Popper her with some pop dots added some ribbon and voila!

Supplies:
Cardstock
Misc. Patterned Paper
Twinkling H20's
Magnolia Image
Pop dots

Thanks for looking!

Baking Tilda

I got this image from a friend and had to colour it in right away. I used my prismacolour pencils and OMS (Odourless Mineral Spirits). I used Stickles on her wings and on her dress. I also used Pearl Ex in the background you can barely see it though. I also used some Gold paper in the background.




Supplies:
Misc. Cardstock
Prismacolour Pencils
OMS
Stickles
Studio G Clear Stamps
Ric Rac
ZIG Marker
Glue Pad
Pearl Ex

Thanks for looking.

I made this card for a very sweet friend who had a baby boy two months ago. I got to see him today and he is the cutest little thing I have ever seen. Dark hair and eyes and the longest eyelashes ever. Anyways, without further ado here is the card:



Supplies:
Misc. paper from my scrap bin
House Mouse stamp
Prismacolour pencils
OMS
Prima flowers
Doodlebug Jewel
Staples

Thanks for looking.

Eastern Blooms

Okay, so I have had this set for at least a month and just got around to using it. A co-worker's mother is in the hospital and wanted a get well card with a little inspiration on it. So this is what I came up with.

Supplies:
Wild Wasabi Cardstock
Purely Pomegranate Cardstock
Pink Pirouette Cardstock
Wild Wasabi Inkpad
Purely Pomegranate Inkpad
Pink Pirouette Inkpad
Pink Ribbon
Dimenionals
Cuttlebug Floral Folder
Tiny flower punch

Thanks for looking

Tilda Relaxing

Isn't this just the cutest Magnolia? I love how it turned out, got the image in a swap so I will have to put the stamp on my wish list.
Thanks for looking.
Monique

Downtown Holiday Jacket and Pant GIVEAWAY!!!!

Downtown Holiday Jacket and Pant GIVEAWAY!!!!

You have got to see this set, it's gorgeous, would be so beautiful for my little asian princess.
Monique

Snappy Birthday

I got the Crab & Company stamp set from SU and had to use it for a birthday card for my friend. I used my cuttlebug for the embossed background and Koh-i-noor pencils and OMS to colour the image, had fun with it!

Thanks for looking.
Monique

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!! I would love to win this and have one of my baby pictures done, this would be perfect for your little angel too!

Rubber Stamp Blog Candy

Do you love unmounted stamps? Would you like to win a whole sheet of them? Well look no further, I am offering up a sheet of unmounted rubber stamps from Club Stamp for some blog candy. How do you enter?

Rules:

Comment on this thread and provide a link to a creation you have made that features a ladybug! You got that? (smile) I am looking for ideas for adoption announcements and in the China adoption commnunity ladybug's are good luck. So all you have to do is create an announcement for me using a ladybug theme. This will be open until the end of the month, so you have loads of time.

Thanks for playing.
Monique



*Below is the sheet of unmounted rubber stamps for this challenge!

Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

Nordic Bo Peep and Long Lost Sheep Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

You have got to see the most adorable costumes ever. I would love to have this for my little girl and you would too! Check it out!

Layouts for Starfish Babies

I made the above layouts for one of the babies at the Starfish Foster Home, I am volunteering my time to help preserve the memories of these little ones while they wait for their forever families.

Thanks for looking.
Monique

Scissor Charms

Many of you may know that I am trying to raise money to adopt from China. Well here is a little fundraiser that is for both my adoption and to mark your scissors to make them pretty and they are also great to show which pair belongs to you. I have a charm on my Cutterbee scissors and it's so cute. These handmade Cloisonne charms are made in China. You can have your choice of the ones below (while supplies last) for your scissors for only $6.00. (includes shipping)





Thanks for looking,
Monique

Asian Journal Set

Up for viewing today is this beautiful journal set I made tonight. I used some journey paper in an Asian theme. This would be a perfect journal for your adoption journey or whatever you would like to use it for. This beautiful set can be yours for only $12.00 plus shipping.

Thanks for looking.
Monique

GrosgrainStore.com Grand Opening & Giftcard Giveaway!!!!!!!!

GrosgrainStore.com Grand Opening & Giftcard Giveaway!!!!!!!!

Check out the store grand opening for your chance to win a gift card.

Grosgrain Store

Quilt Giveaway

Quilt Giveaway

You have got to see this ladies quilt she is "giving" away, it's so beautiful. I would be so honored to win something so lovely. I know I am not lucky but if you don't comment you can't win right? Check out her great blog and leave a comment about her beautiful quilt to have a chance to win it. It's gorgeous.

Monique

Tropical Tree Frog Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tropical Tree Frog Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

You have got to see this oh so cute Tree Frog Costume giveaway, it's so adorable.

House Mouse Birthday Card

Okay, I just had to post another House Mouse card, this one is a birthday card. I used Applique paint to do the popcorn and Diamond Glaze to make the spoon shiny. Aren't these mice just adorable?

Thanks for looking.
Monique

House Mouse Baby Card

Sorry for the hiatus, here is todays card that I made for a friend who just had a beautiful baby boy. I love House Mouse stamps and can never get enough of them. Enjoy!

Monique

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Marie-Therese Gown GIVEAWAY !!!!!!! This dress is to die for, I would love to have this for Maylin.

GROSGRAIN MINI STORE OPENING NOVEMBER 6!!!! AND BIG PREVIEW GIVEAWAY!!!!

GROSGRAIN MINI STORE OPENING NOVEMBER 6!!!! AND BIG PREVIEW GIVEAWAY!!!!

Scrapbook Layouts

I thought I would share some Scrapbook layouts I have done. I will be helping a lady make scrapbooks for some beautiful children at the Starfish Foster Home in China. So here are some examples of my work, I will make scrapbooks for other people, just email me (for cost and details) and we can work something out!

I got Tagged!

Here are the rules:
1.) Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2.) Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3.) Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4.) Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.


Okay so I am not really sure who to tag, so I will pick some people who's blogs I visit daily. I was tagged by one of my new SBS sisters, so here goes!

7 Facts About Monique
1. I have a deep love for babies and children
2. I lost my father and little sister to different tragedies
3. I am 31 and still single
4. I love having my hair brushed
5. I have travelled to England, France, Belgium and all over the US by myself.
6. My nickname is "Momo"
7. My name is pronounced "Mi-nick" and NOT "Mo=Neek"

7 people to tag are:
1. Lori - http://ajourneytoourdaughter.blogspot.com/
2. Lexie - http://lexiesmeimei.blogspot.com/
3. Paula - http://craftystorage.blogspot.com/
4. Amy - http://heartfeltgreetings.blogspot.com/
5. Jeanne - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/08/15/think-snowman/
6. Eimers Family - http://www.lovedalready.blogspot.com/
7. Kerry - http://malingerkam.blogspot.com/

Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Shenandoah Costume GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

This dress is just fabulous, check it out!

Blog Candy?

Check out this blog for more candy!Blog Candy

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers

I just joined this group and one of my sisters is giving away some fabulous blog candy, check out her blog. Her link is on the right side bar under the Sisterhood links.

And for today, here is another gift card holder that I a made from an image my secret sister sent me. My secret sister rocks, I love the stamped images, it's by far my most favourite thing to get in the mail.





Thanks for looking.

Lace Snowflakes

Okay, I came up with this gift card holder idea and I thought it turned out pretty well. The stamp set is of course Stampin Up and I love the blues for winter. Thanks for looking.
Monique

House Mouse

Since our lovely autumn weather is upon us, I thought I would share a card I made that reflects the changing season. The image is from House Mouse and I got it from my wonderful secret sister. I am not sure if you can see, but I used Dazzling Diamonds on the berries to make them shine!




Isn't this cute?
Thanks for looking.
Monique

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers

I hope I will be accepted into group #25 if not the next one. First of all I would like to introduce myself to those of you who may not know me. My name is Monique and I am a 31 year old single Canadian who lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. My passions in life are creating in any way I can. I have been stamping since I was little and making anything I can get my hands on. I hope to become a member of the SBS group to make some new friends and perhaps learn some new techniques.

Monique

Sylvan Sorceress Costume

Sylvan Sorceress Costume

You must check out this gorgeous costume!

Red Riding Hood Jacket GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Red Riding Hood Jacket GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

Caregivers

Do you know someone who takes care of patients with Alzheimers? In celebration of World Alzheimers day, please make a card and give it to a caregiver! There is this blog that has an amazing blog candy prize that is over the moon.

Blog Candy for Alzheimers


Please check out the blog post and do something nice for those who take care of our loved ones who suffer from Alzheimers.




Here is the card I made for someone special who is a caregiver!

Another Kitty!

This image was sent by my secret sister so I don't know who makes it. Pictured is the inside and outside of the card. I made a little pocket inside for some card candy! Isn't it cute? You can not really tell but I used stickles on the glasses. I used a Cuttlebug folder for the background and some floss to keep the folder attached to the card.

Thanks for looking,
Monique

Love is in the air . . .

Is this not the cutest card? I got the image from my secret sister so I had to use it and am really happy with the results. I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the Swiss Dots background, looks just perfect!

Yes, more blog candy!

Check out this gals great blog for some blog candy:

All the Things I Love

Bev has a great blog and some beautiful cards! I will be posting some of my creations of the week shortly! Thanks for looking!

More Blog Candy

I can't belive it, one of my favourite blogs is also offering blog candy

Everything Paper Crafts

You have to go see her blog, she has the most amazing cards ever!

Blog Candy

Boy, everyone is offering so much Blog Candy these days, here is another great blog offering some "candy"

Scrap Bitz

More Blog Candy . . .

Blog Candy

Check out the above blog for some amazing blog candy. They are offering some stamp sets and they are just fabulous!

Thanks for looking.
Monique

Blog Candy @ Zoe's

Check out Zoe's blog for some excellent blog candy and try her Crafty Monkey's challenge.

Zoe's Blog

Monique

Tilda with Flowers

Here is a card I made quite a while ago, but just remembered to post it. I got the Magnolia image from a swap with another gal, so glad to have some different ones to play with, enjoy!




Thanks for looking,
Monique



Supplies:
SU Cardstock
Patterned Paper
Magnolia Rubber Stamps
Koh-i-noor Pencils
OMS
Stickles
Paper clip with charm hanging

Tilda with Birthday Cake

Here is another Magnolia image I used on a card this week. I just love using the Doodlebug Sugar Coated paper, it's so sparkly and pretty.



Thanks for looking.
Monique


Supplies:
Bazzill Cardstock
Doodlebug Sugar Coated Paper
Mini safety pin
Ribbon
Koh-i-noor pencils
OMS

TIlda Sitting on a Present

Here are a few Magnolia images I created with this week, I just love them, they are so whimsical and pretty.




Aren't they cute?
Thanks for looking
Monique



Supplies:
Bazzill Cardstock
Stickles
Koh-i-noor Pencils
OMS
Misc. Paper
Embellishments

Trina's Blog Candy Sketch Challenge

I was browsing through my bookmarks and favourite blogs and Trina is hosting a blog candy sketch challenge. I have never done one before so here is my first attempt:

Well my camera batteries just died so I will have to post later today when I get up. Hopefully I can actually fall asleep.

Here is the card finally:



Supplies:
Doodlebug Sugar Coated Paper
SU Designer Paper
Magnolia Stamp
Sticker Sentiment
Jolee's Snowflake Accent
Koh-i-noor Pencils
OMS

Thanks for looking

Blog Candy

Here is another gal offering some blog candy, she's got a great blog, so check it out!

http://wishiniwasstampin.blogspot.com/2008/08/some-cards-some-news-and-blog-candy-for.html

Monique

High Hopes Stamps

I made this cute card for a little boy who has cancer. I hope it helps to brighten his day.



Supplies:
High Hopes Stamp
Koh-I-Noor Coloured Pencils
OMS
Blending Stump
Cardstock and Patterned Paper
Queen and Company Jewels

Magnolia Card

Here is another card I made with one of the images I got in a swap. I love these stamps and can't get enough of them, wish I had a money tree.
Thanks for looking.
Monique



Supplies:
Club Stamp Cards and Cardstock
Magnolia stamped image
Prismacolour pencils
OMS
Blending Stump

SEI Card Kit

Here are the cards I made with the SEI card kit I got.
Thanks for looking.

Sewing for Martha

One of my lady friends wanted some clothes for her "kids" so here is what I made her.


















Aren't they cute?
Thanks for looking.
Monique