Riley and Co - new release .. FLAWSOME! ♥

Hi friends!

Remember getting the Sunday paper for

the wonderful colorful layout with all the cartoons?!

We used to race for the paper just to read all the Sunday funnies :)

Today, I'll bring you the last of my Riley new stamp release cards

and we can have some laughs on Saturday *grin*

And it's always fun to laugh!

My mom said that she always knew my brother and I

 were 'up to no good'.

We were thick as thieves and very close,

 always laughing and getting into mischief, 

never stopping long enough to do anything that required sitting still.

So, if there was silence .........

it usually meant we were up to no good - LOL!

We liked adventure ..and laughing!

We live countries apart now, but thankfully,

and one thing we are still doing - laughing!

First up, I've used Chocoholic Riley - oh, how I love him! 

If I were a moose, yes, this is who'd I be!

Probably with a Starbucks in the other hand :)

For the sentiment, I used the 6 million dollars stamp.

Next up, 

 You.  Are.  Flawsome!

Yes, you are!

That's Awesome AND Flawless!

I've paired music Riley with the Flawsome stamp just released.

I hope today brings you smiles -

and that you can pass those on!

For more card inspiration, shopping for these stamps and more,

please check out the new releases and the shop!

And head over to the Design Team blog for some amazing

and eye catching card samples!

Big hugs, bigger blessings!
~Kelly

Riley and Company ~ Cardmaker Magazine blog hop and new stamp release!

*I have two posts for today!

For The Project Bin's post, please click here!

What an exciting day - Riley and Company has a new stamp release

and the blog hop for Cardmaker Magazine!

You should have arrived from Heather's blog,

and from here, you'll head to Melissa's blog!

This week, new stamps, dies and funnybones sentiments 

will be showcased, including the new dress up Riley stamps, dies

and Mushroom Lane stamps!

There are so many new stamps, dies and sentiments that we

will be showcasing them all through the week.

There are also some incredible deals - so take a peek

at the blog and DT blogs :)

This week, we'll be showcasing cards and projects as inspiration!

For today's card, I've made a card using the new Riley the moose stamp, who is part of the new dress up Riley series!  So cute!  There are tons of little clothes and outfits and accessories to put on Riley and Sophie! I've also used the new

blown into the wine store sentiment stamp, as well as the Valentine's/St. Pattys accessories and starter set and the matching dies!

Next up, here's another look at both Rileys as well as a new funnybones

sentiment :)

 

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT blogs

as well as stop back in each day this week to see more Riley and Co cards!

But before you go,

There are a lot of specials going on for this release:

NEW RELEASE SPECIALS. 

SUPER DEAL! Package deal on the Dress Up Riley line: get all three clear sets, all three dies sets, the two basic Riley's and matching dies for only $100! (Reg. price $127.77. Includes 41 dies, 3 clear sets, 2 rubber stamps)

Package deal on entire Funny Bone release of 14 red rubber stamps: cling set is only $75.00 (reg. 91.00) and unmounted sheet is only $50.00 (reg. $70.00)!

Package deal on the Mushroom Lane release: get all 5 new Mushroom Lane Houses for only $45.00 (Reg. $52.50)

Word Bubble Die Special - get all three new Word Bubble Dies for only $40.00! (Save $9.85!)

But wait - there's more! We are giving away Swag on our blog! Make sure you leave a comment on the Riley and Company Blog because one lucky winner is going to receive a $30 Gift Certificate!

One random winner will be chosen from all comments left on our Blog during release week (January 16 - 20, 2017)

Check out all the  NEW products at Riley and Co.
Also make sure to check out the Riley Blog for great inspiration! This is a great comprehensive blog for Riley & Company, Funny Bones, Inspirations, Cornish Heritage Farms, Thomas Kinkade and the new Prickly Pear Rubber Stamps!

 Thanks for stopping by!

Big hugs, bigger blessings!

~Kelly

DDD: Valentines ♥

Hi friends!

I can't believe it's that time of year where we're seeing hearts

and flowers and chocolates e.v.e.r.y.w.h.e.r.e.

Like for real ....

I'm still making Christmas cards! :/

What can I say - December was a blur for me.

I musta blinked ....... and missed it,

 'cause here we are!

Valentines ♥

Today is the premiere card kit post for the DDD for 2017!

So exciting! 

 In case you're one of my newer readers,

the DDD = Dueling Darling Divas/Dazzlers, depending on the team :)

It's a group that I - literally - dreamt about one night,

jumped out of bed and wrote down the idea,

propositioned some besties and voila - here we are, YEARS later!

 The hostesses of both opposing teams chose a similiar theme,

different kits - and on the 15th of every month, we "duel!"

These. ladies.  are.  love :)

Big thanks to Tami and TerryL for being the hostesses this month!

Tami - team Divas - send us this LOVE-ly Valentine's themed kit,

complete with Riley the Moose!

You all know that I'm no stranger to this cutie,

and it's always fun to use Riley in a card,

especially with the beautiful papers and embellishments Tami sent ♥

And the inside:

 This year, the DDD has grown with new members and returning regulars,

so a lot of inspiration using two different card kits, one theme!

You can check out both the Divas and the Dazzlers Valentine's cards, too -

the links to their blogs and/or gallery on SCS is on my sidebar :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Big hugs, bigger blessings ♥

~Kelly

 

I'm just waiting ....

.... to see if my coffee chooses to use its powers for good or evil today!

Hee hee!

I'm back with another Riley and Company card 

for the Tuesday card bonanza,

cards from Riley's Team 1 DT!

This was pretty much what I wanted to do today :)

After a bustling and wonderfully fun Christmas with

our kids, gift exchanges, our bountiful meal, the spirit of love around us!

Today,

I sat. 

Well, I did walk the dogs,

...and do the laundry, 

and the dishes,

and cooked dinner, 

and cleaned, 

AND played games with the kids!

Yep, not much sitting - LOL!

But I did get to make a few cards, too!

Santa's elves were very, VERY good to me

and I was gifted the mini MISTI and some new stamps and dies! :)

I love my little elves! ♥

 And this is the inside of the card - left blank for a message later :)

Using my UM coffee Riley

and the funnybones sentiment powers for good or evil

I created this bright and cheerful card -

added a few flowers and buttons and done!

You can find this stamp and more in the shop,

as well as the inspiration from the DT at Stamper's Ink blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Big hugs, bigger blessings!

~Kelly

New Stamps! Riley and Company new stamp release! :)

 

Hi everyone!  

It's dog-gone hot out there, isn't it?! :)

The Riley and Company new stamp release continues on this week -

 from Monday until Friday, you'll be treated to all the new stamps and sentiments.

First up, introducing Tucker the pup!  He is absolutely darling.

  I fell instantly in love with Tucker!

I created a dog house with cardstock, colored and fussy cut Tucker and 3d foam popped him up onto the front of the card.  This was super fun to make!

 

 He's also joined by one of the new Riley and Company stamps friends,

Felix the cat!  Felix is as quite mischievous!  

The first stamp shows Felix with his balloon but there is also a Felix standing alone, which I've paired with another

new release funnybones stamp :)

 

 I'll be back in a bit with more fun posts showing you even more stamp, dies, and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Design Team News and summer fun!

Margarita, anyone?!

How about a mansion?

Or maybe just the beach!

With today's card - you get all 3!

{On paper ........ of course :)}

Like summer, this card is pretty laid back ♥

I've stamped Hammock Riley

in Momento Tuxedo Black, along with the Funnybones "Money can't buy Happiness" sentiment

~ both available in the store!

After double stamping the palm trees, I fussy cut just the top 

to add foam dots under the palm trees for a 3D effect. 

 There is some pretty exciting news going on at Riley and Company!

Riley and Company Stamps has a brand new design team for 2016-2017:

fresh faces, new talent and inspiration!

I'll be joining them for my 7th year with Riley + Co to bring you

some of the latest and greatest with blog hops, 

weekly posts, new stamps and dies!

I'm.  So.  Excited!!!

Be sure to follow THIS BLOG to stay tuned!

It gets better!

You may already know about the Tickle My Funny Bone stamp club

which is amazing stamp club kit.

Well, head moose Tanya heard you on wanting MORE Rileys - 

and she listened!  

Once a month, that wonderful box filled with fun stamps

arrives right at your door :)

 Super fun and a great way to get creative 

during the hot summer months.

Stay cool out there!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Let's Travel!

 Hi friends!

It's time for another exciting challenge at The Ink Spot

and this week's theme is: Travel!

For my card today, I'm channeling my little guy who just left for

an 8 day Boy Scout adventure camp in Georgia :)

He's only 11, and it was a BIG STEP for us to let him go,

but he was going out of his mind with excitement for this trip!

Mommy needed to be a little brave, LOL :)

We've gotten word that he is having the time of his life,

as we knew he would ♥

From the merit badges and classes he's taking,

and the fun 'down time' with hiking, swimming, boating, etc - he's in his glory!

 

I had him in mind as I made this two part traveling card, 

starting on the front outside and finishing on the inside ♥

There is a total of 4 Riley and Company stamps on this card!

 The front of the card uses Hiking Riley
and the "I am" from the Inspirations sentiment - which is a wonderful way to mix and match your FunnyBones and Inspirations stamps!

Tbe inside features the brave sentiment stamp ~

along with Campfire Riley stamped and colored :)

To see what the rest of the DT created this week with the travel theme,

stop by The Ink Spot blog!

And don't forget to check out the monthly club kits! 
But wait - there's more!
Each Wednesday is a "Wacky Wednesday" flash sale -
and Friday Favorites!
So many ways to save, stamp and get inky!! :)
 

I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to their summer!

I'll be home stamping - all week! :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Show your pride!

Hi friends! 

There's only 58 more days until the summer Olympics in Rio! 

Such an exciting time to see the young athletes that have trained long and hard, dedicating so many hours to their sports make it this far.

And I always get a little teary eyed watching the running with the torch :*)

 

My card today is one showcasing soccer Riley,

ready for the field in his Team USA jersey!

The challenge at The Ink Spot this week: Show your pride!

 

We are HUGE European soccer fans in our home,

and also a house divided :)  

 My husband is always rooting for Spain 

while I'm always cheering on Germany!

 In fact, during the FIFA World Cup,

our home gets absolutely bananas with being glued to the tv,

cheering on our teams, and in his case - tears of defeat, hee hee!

I jest :)

  

  In the spirit of celebrating our athletes right here in our hometowns,

I stamped/colored up soccer Riley with a patriotic, team USA feel.

So many of us 'soccer parents' are/have spent countless hours

cheering for our children as they played on fields at local parks and schools,

and even watched them go on to play at colleges and professionally.

To all the athletes, I applaud you ♥

Be sure to stop on by The Ink Spot 

and check out all 6 places you can shop!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

I'll enter this into:  Colouring in Scrapland - Use 3 (enamel dots)
Stamping Sensations - Feature a Creature
Crafting when we can - Use Stars

Riley and Company - Fun and Fancy!

Hi everyone!  

Happy Tuesday!

We ladies at The Ink Spot have a new challenge - Fun and Fancy!

I happen like both of those - how 'bout you?!

It's no secret that I love me some coffee!

Especially from a certain little store ...*wink!*

So, I created a fun little shaped card - and yes, it's an A2 card :)

This was SOOOO easy to make!

I stamped out the single coffee cup first, then ran it through 

the cuttlebug and nestabilities circles/scallops,

and added it to the currogated coffee slip.

 

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I added a small pocket to the inside to hold a gift card as well.

Such a fun and fancy way to send a quick thank you

or an invite with a special friend to have coffee ♥

 The inside of the card is stamped with another Funny Bones,

coffee and friends stamp.

 

 Be sure to check out the rest of the design team

to see what they made fun and fancy.

You can find them listed in my sidebar :)

And don't forget to take a peek at the new  Tickle My Funnybones

stamp club!  You cand find out all the details here.

Thanks for stopping by !
Big hugs, Bigger blessings!

~Kelly

Card entered into:  Inky Chicks - anything but square 

A Place to Start - Upcycle (the Starbucks sleeve, reversed)

Shopping our Stash - anything but a card

  

Exercise your arms!

and hug more! :)

Hi friends!

There's another challenge at The Ink Spot!

It's National "Give an Australian a Hug Day!"

 so {{{{ hugs! }}}}

 I think everyone loves hugs :)

So today we are making cards 

using the word or images with the word HUG ♥

 

For my card, I'm using Riley and his friend Buster

along with the Funny Bones sentiment "Exercise your arms",

both stamped on PTI white cardstock in Momento Tuxedo Black,

colored up with prismacolor markers.

  

And have you heard about the Riley and Company Tickle My Funny Bone

stamp club?  You can find all the deets here, take a peek!

Each month, you can collect the Stamp Club kit only buttons,

stamps, inspirations, and more :)

 

Be sure to stop in and see what the rest of The Ink Spot DT

created this week ~

there are a lot of HUGS to go around :)

 

And that's it from me today!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

I'm going to the Mall!

Hi friends!

It's official - I'm another year older!

Yesterday was the culmination of a wonderful week long

Spring Break/Birthday-a-thon ♥

The kids and I were out daily having fun, enjoying the outdoors,

being together, not being in school!
We are taking full advantage of our Year of Adventure :)
 

Glorious it was ~

getting older, not so much!

This is my last year in the 40s :(

They say you are only as old as you feel ....

so that makes me about 101!
 

*wink!*

 

  

There's a new challenge at The Ink Spot,

hosted by Kendra, to create a humorous card in honor of April Fools Day.

With the Funny Bones stamp line, that's easy to do.

These stamps simply crack me up!

I inked/colored up Car Riley

and the "I'm Bored" Funny Bones

to make my funny, cheeky card!

                           Be sure to check out the rest of the DT cards

 for some side-splittin', hilarious creative ideas :)

You can find them here or on my sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!

~Kelly