Riley Challenge ~ Let's Go to the Movies!

 Hi friends!  

I hope your weekend was long and restful! 

 We had a mixture of both - some rest, some fun - including *scurrying* off to see the new animated squirrel movie "The Nut Job" - quite cute!

Speaking of movies, it's time for a new Riley and Company Challenge!

And this week, I'm the hostess and thought it would be fun

to create with just that theme - 

Let's go to the movies! 

Create a card around your favorite movie, movie character, movie scene, etc!

 

I created a variation of the flat back treat box

~ leaving the side open to use this as a card :)

The beauty of this card creation is that it folds totally flat!

I almost inked up some of my fave Riley and Sophie stamps

from the Riley Goes to the Movies collection

and in the end used Eating Popcorn Riley ~  IN the movies for versatility :)

Flat back treat card from the front

A view from the side ~ I left off the side tabs to create a card instead of a box :)

 

This is the card when it's folded flat! :)

 Want to play along????
If you would like to play along with us of course we would love to have you! 

To play create a card using Riley and Company images.  

Once you have created your card/project, come back here and place a comment with a link to your card/project to this post so we can see what you have created. If you upload your card/project to Splitcoast Stampers please include the keyword Riley0214. 

We can't wait to see what you create!

 Be sure to stop in and see what the DT created this week!

Frances Byrne

Heather Bolli

Jovita Torres

Joy Stagg

Kelly Santi

Michele L

 Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

I'll enter my card to the following challenges:  Crafts4eternity:  Fancy Folds

Besties Challenge - More than 2 folds

Craftin'desertdivas - Shaped Cards 

Lexi'screations: Fancy Folds

Craftyhazelnuts - Use Patterned Paper

Eureka Stamps - Fave Embellishment (I LOVE buttons!)

 

It's a Mystery!! No, it really is ......

Hi everyone!

I'm seeing that apparently I like to shake things up a bit. 

 Like hide things from myself so I can spend all day looking for

 whatever I just had in my hand .... or mail a package in a SASE to myself instead of where it's supposed to really go ... or forget to take a picture of a card - like for this swap! :)  It's like a one person party!  

Just for fun, I should head to the kitchen and mix up all the forks with the spoons and call it a night - right?! :)

Hee hee!  

Indeed it is a Mstery - a mystery swap that is!

In my case, it's a double mystery ...

 darling Kate was our hostess this round and sent us a mystery image to create cards with.  The image is a surprise until all recipients have it and post on the chosen date - today!

Thank you, Kate, for this super cute Dinosaur image - 

I had not seen him before and it's adorable!

Sadly, I mailed my cards to Kate twice - and BOTH times

forgot to take a picture of my card so I had to recreate it from memory.

And if you see the above paragraph, my memory is not a very good one ;)

But, I did find tiny scraps of paper in my dsp basket and

had an idea that it was some of these papers in the mat stack.

And the colors/button ... I think!

The inside is just one I added with leftover paper.

 

 

 

And that's about it for me!

Thank you, Kate, for a fun image to work with

and we'll see you all next mystery round :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Riley and Company *NEW* Stamp Release BLOG HOP!

Welcome friends! 

 I know it's cold outside for most of you so pull up a comfy chair, 

your coffee or tea and hop along with us tonight as you enjoy the first

 NEW STAMP RELEASE of 2014 for Riley and Company Stamps! 

 Head Moose Tanya has simply outdone herself with 60 new Funnybones 

and 10 new Riley/Sophie stamps! 

*Bliss!*

I'll be showing you 3 cards tonight, introducing new stamps and sentiments.

If you are hopping along, you should have arrived from

 Heather's happy blog! 

 If you need to start at the beginning, start at the Riley and Co Blog.

First up, I have a card showingcasing the new Funnybones sentiment

"Fruit salad for dinner" that I've paired with Pointing Midge - already available in the store!

 Inside of the card:

Next up, is new release stamp Meditating Sophie!
This stamp could be used for a variety of cards
and a great way to start of the new year's personal journeys!

 The card inside with a new Funnybones sentiment "Its all good"

 Lastly, I've created a tent card with the new Funnybones
sentiment "Trust me, you can dance." ~ Vodka -
hee hee!
I've paired it with Staying Alive Riley, polyester
light blue suit and all! :)

Card was modified from the original tutorial I found at SCS
for tent cards to lean back a little better,
as you can see here ;)

 

That's it for this stop on the hop!

This new release is OVER THE MOON fantastic!!

From here, you'll hop on over to Michele's marvelous blog!

Before you go, I wanted to let you know about a few specials!


We will be giving away gift certificates to two lucky winners that leave comments on RILEY's blog!

Special #1: Buy the entire unmounted sheet of the new Riley for only $40! (Save $10!) (Offer not available to wholesale customers.) Limit one per customer. Offer ends January 20th.
Special #2: You can also get a set of 3 FREE Funnybones stamps (our choice) during this release by simply placing an order of $25 or more (before tax) in the first 24 hours of the release! (One per customer please.)

Special #3: But wait - there's more! As an added bonus, we are giving EVERYONE FREE SHIPPING from Thursday night at 9 pm CST until Sunday night at midnight CST! Just enter FREESHIP in the coupon code section! 

Happy Hopping!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Riley Sneaks continue! :)

Hi friends!
  A mild flu bug seems to have knocked me off my feet

 so I'll have to post and run :(

But I do want to share with you that the Riley and Company 

*New Stamp Release* is still going on ending with our 

HUGE Blog Hop tomorrow!

60 - that's SIXTY!!! - new Funnybones stamps are being

released and they are hysterical!  Some are sweet, some are

sassy, some will definitely tickle your Funnybone - truly something for everyone in this mix of awesome stamps!

And ....  10 new Riley and Sophie stamps, too!

How wonderful is that!

Here is my card for you today using "telling a woman ..."
paired with Sophie in Wonderland (already in the shop!)
For the image, I taped off Sophie and just used the cheshire cat.
On the card inside, you can see the stamped image in totality!

A quick reminder :)
The blog hop starts tomorrow!! 

• Don’t forget to check out all the Riley and Company Design Team’s blogs for more sneak peeks everyday! You can find them in my sidebar.
• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 16th January 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.
• 60 Funnybones Sentiments and 10 Riley images to be released
• New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 16th January10 PM EST.
  
  Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
  ~Kelly
  
  
   

DDD ~ Angels among Us

Happy Dueling Darlings Day! ♥

 

This is the day that our card group, lovingly called the Dueling Darlings,

post our card kits from the dueling hostesses.

Carol and Melina paired up to send us all angel card kits!

This month, Carol sent Team Divas an adorable, soft, warm kit filled 

filled with a choice of two angel images and wonderful laces,

 ribbons, flowers galore! This was is what she shared:

Our theme for this month is Angels ( or as I like to think Angels among us). Whenever I think of Angels I think of peace, tranquility, and beautiful scenery/flower gardens so that is the trip I took... As you can see I couldn't decide on an angel so I sent you the two I had. They can be a little mischievous but they are good most of the time

 It was really hard to chose what to use, and in the end, I just went with a simplistic look. 

I have enough left over for two or more cards, due to Carol's 

generosity - thank you, my friend!

 

 I halfed one of the dsp squares to use as the front banner ~

the other half, I used here on the inside (plain, for writing!)

 

 For my card design, I followed the sketch from this week's

Tuesday Morning.  The sentiment is from TAWS

and says "You're my favorite!"  

The twist this week is tone on tone/monochromatic so 

I went with blue hues :)

 

A look from the front :)

Carol said:  "I personally believe in angels and as an extra challenge we would like you to share an angel experience--guardian angel story...or anything of that nature if you have one and are willing to share.."

Oh my friend, I am with you on this one!  

I strongly believe that we are wrapped in the loving embrace of 

protection of God's love and his angels are indeed around us.

I have felt their presence more than once,

and witnessed the blessing of their saving grace twice.

I believe one helped to save my daughter's life

when she was just 15 months old, answering the prayer 

I shouted desperately to God and echoed into my heart.

No matter how much I replay it in my mind, still 14 years later,

it replays exactly the same and it makes no sense other than to believe!

And I do!

Thank you for your wonderful kit this month, my friend.

I made me me teary eyed at how important our angel friends

are to us as well ~ years later, here we all are still dueling,

laughing, geeging, sharing, caring, loving.

You are a beautiful group of ladies and I'm blessed

by each and every one of you - my angels! x0x0

Be sure to stop in and see what the rest of the Dueling Darlings

have created - Team Divas (this one) has the same kit/image

and Team Darling (hostess Melina) has another one - 

so much fun and wonderment :)

I'll see you later on with another Riley Sneak Peek!

Big Hugs,

Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

I'm entering my card to:  Word Art Wednesday - AG 

WOYWW #241 ~ Riley Sneak #3!

 Happy Wednesday!

This is always a fun day of the week - WOYWW #241,

a fabulous hop around the globe thanks to the uber wonderful Julia!

I hesitated showing my desk today as it is in need a serious

need of cleaning up and organizing! :)

And that's because I've been super busy - as a mom, volunteer,

crafter, etc!

 Alright - here we go!  

See, pretty messy right now!  

The pile of red rubber is the Riley and Company new stamps

that you've been peeking at this week. I'm going through 

paper scraps to use the up and creating cards!

  First up, one of the new Riley and Company stamps

being released is Lipstick Sophie!

I paired her with another new stamp coming out

for a funny take on it, LOL!

  

This is the card inside ~ left blank for now

 

 Next up, using the same scraplings of paper,

I inked up Wondering Midge - already available in the shop,

with one of the new Funnybones stamps

"Wine with Laundry!"

I've often wondered myself - hee hee!

 

  Here's a quick reminder!

 Release Date: Thursday 16th January 2014

• Don’t forget to check out all the Riley and Company Design Team’s blogs for more sneak peeks everyday! You can find them in my sidebar.
• Join us for our release Blog Hop this Thursday 16th January 10 PM EST, starting on the Riley and Company Blog.
• 60 Funnybones Sentiments and 10 Riley images to be released
• New Release Stamps available in the Riley and Company Store from Thursday 16th January10 PM EST.

Thanks for your visit today!

I'll see you tomorrow for another sneak and then the BIG HOP!!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

I'll enter the 1st card into: 
Artistic Inspirations Challenge #74 - Girly
Card Mania #8 - Anything Goes Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
2nd card: Craftycatz - Pink


 

Creativity ~ Riley Sneak #2!

 Hi friends!  How about another Sneakie Peakie!  

Today's card showcases another new stamp to be released this week at

Riley and Company Stamps. 

  Mr. Einstein was a brilliant man indeed :)

I just love this quote stam:  "Creativity is intellitence having fun."
It's perfect for all the crafters out there :-)

We have 60 new Funnybones stamps and 10 new Riley Stamps.

  The Blog Hop is this Thursday, January 16th - live at 10 PM EST!
It will start here on the Riley and Company Blog.
 All the new stamps from the sneak peeks you'll see and
many, many more will be available at that time including this one!

I'll enter this card to: Make It Monday #174
 Pals Paper Arts - Color Combo

SisterAct Challenge #39 ~ Anything Goes

I'll see you tomorrow for another fun Riley and Company Sneak Peek!

Please stop by the DT BLOGS for more stamps being released ~

it will make you smile, that's for sure :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

20/100

Sneak #1 ~ Riley and Company

Hi there!  It's that time again --
 Riley and Company Stamps Sneak Peek week!

  We have 60 new Funnybones stamps and 10 new Riley Stamps.
My card today is a sneak peak at one of the new Funnybones
that will soon be available :)
There is something for everyone with this new stamp release ~
from the hysterical to sweet and touching.
Be sure to check out the Riley and Company Design Team's
blogs for sneak peeks every day until the blog hop!

When is the Blog Hop?
This Thursday, January 16th - live at 10 PM EST!
It will start here, on the Riley and Company Blog.
 All the new stamps from the sneak peeks you'll see and 
many, many more will be available at that time as well.

Get ready to giggle!

 

My card was inspired by the Inspiration Photo 
here at Inspired By #102

I'm also linking this card to the Crazy Challenge - manly cards.
This is my 19th card in my 100/100 personal 2014 challenge :)

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I'll be back tomorrow with another sneak!
Hope to see you then :)

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Carriers of Faith - "Be Still" ... Blog Hop!

Blessings to you on this wonderful, brand new year
 and welcome to the first Carriers of Faith blog hop!
2014 holds many possibilities

 ~ a blank slate, yours to be written.
Many of us have goals, resolutions, ambitions, dreams, ideas ....
many things that give us hope for a new start, a new outlook. 
 There is something uniquely beautiful about a fresh new start and
I’m so blessed you joined me today for a new start to the
 ~ Carriers of Faith ~
a group of ladies shining their beacons of faith as a light towards God.
While we won’t always have time to be crafty,
we are creative, faith-filled, and connected by prayer!

{The COF might sound familiar, we're formerly the Crafters of Faith,

much the same with a small twist that we will have a 

monthly feature with a chosen bible scripture, moment of reflection, 

and photo inspirations to share with you on fellowship and friendship!}

This month, I'm the hostess and challenged them
 to reflect on this scripture:

“Be still and know that I am God.”  ~Psalm 46:10 

I chose this scripture to reflect on the beauty of a fresh start

 and growing in grace.  Part of the walk we take

as christians is knowing when to stop and listen and be still,

maturing in our faith!

I also challenged the ladies this month to share with us ...

 Where are you still?

Where do you connect with God?

Where do you open your heart, clasp your hands in prayer, 

lift your voice to Him,  read your bible, devote time and reconnect in your walk?

 Show us your still.

 My favorite spot in the house to read my bible,

 to work on my bible studies, or to spend time 

without interuption of phones, computers, messages ... 

is in my front living room Wingbat Chair and ottoman :)

I sit there with a cup of tea or my coffee and wrap myself up with 

the throw blanket of quotes from famous authors

 that my daughter bought me :)

The chair is not the most comfortable chair.

It's more for decoration when you walk into the house.

But it comforts ME.

It's soothing.

It comforts my soul.

It makes me smile :)

I'm still.

God's love strengthens me here. 

 In this chair, I'm able to unwind, or refocus, or be inspired, 

write, plan, dream, pray ... and 

fulfill my duty towards being a better, committed christian.

Romans 8:28 reminds us  "And we know that all things work together

 for good to those who love God, 

to those who are the called according to His purpose."

May today bring you blessings, peace, togetherness, fellowship and

stillness :) 

This is a blog hop so hopefully you'll be able to visit

all of the COF sisters today.  From here, you'll hop on
over to my beautiful friend, Barb!  Thank you for your visit
and the blessing of YOU!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly
  

WOYWW #240 ~ Happy Bird-day!

 

Wow, it's Wednesday already!!

 This week is zipping by. 

And one blessing of having the kids back in school

 is I actually know what day of the week it is :)
No picture of my desk this week but we are thankful for Julia!

I have a quick post and card that I whipped up - 

I know, I know ... 

I can be a little long winded at times :)

My card today is bright and fun as birthdays should be!

 I love bold, fun colors and fall back to them often,

especially when you find in your stash some super fun bday dsp!

 

You probably all know by now how much I adore The Alley Way Stamps.

They are super fun and have a whimsical flair which I love!

They stamp crisp and clean and making coloring super fun,

and paper-piecing, too!

My favorite technique!

For today's bright and happy card, I actually printed off a digi

for the front and double layered it.  For the inside,

I stamped the sentiment from my All About You stamp set.

This is my 10th card this year ~ 

moving right along with the 100/100 challenge!

I'll also enter this card into the TAWS challenge to make a birthday card,

as well as Try Stamping on Tuesday Challenge #150 ~ Use Polka Dots!
Charisma Cardz - Birthdays

Thanks for your visit today and

as always - stay warm and safe out there!

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly

Will you be my Valentine?

Hi friends!   

There's romance in the air!  

Each place I'm bumping into around the big world of the internet,

I'm spying beautiful Valentines cards, hearts, and lots and lots of love!

I absolutely ADORE making Valentines cards!

Lucky me, there's a new Riley and Company Challenge 

this week by DT member, Joy ~

Her theme: Celebrate Anything.

I'm celebrating love ~ love for my husband, children,

our crazy pets, the blessed life God has given to us ♥

 

 

  

 

For my card today, I'm using Stamping Riley ~

how cute is he, stamping out his little Valentines!

I bet one for sure is going to Sophie :)

I paired my card with some cranberry crisp 

to give my card a deeper hue than red ~

followed by using up some more scraps from the scrap pile basket.

I added a few scattered pearls around the card for a little texture :)

You can find the link up to the Riley and Co challenge here

and the DT blogs to inspire your celebration creativity!

 

 I'll be entering my card to the

 Unscripted Sketches #238. My card was created using the sketch,

 which I love so much!  I'll be using this sketch again ~ thank you!

 

I'll also enter this into Make it Monday#173 - Anything Goes

My Craft Creations - Anything Goes 

Send a Smile 4 kids ~ Valentines for a child

Crafting from the heart - Pearls or buttons

The Squirrel and the Fox - Anything Goes

 and my personal challenge below:

7/100

I wanted to wish you all prayers in the winter storm's path.

Watching CNN has been frightful and I hope everyone

 is staying safe and warm and at home if you can!

Be well and know that if I could box up some of our Florida

sunshine and send some warmth your way, I surely would.

Big hugs, Bigger Blessings!
~Kelly