The Rubber Café Blog Hop

Today is the day to celebrate brand new releases by The Rubber Café!

These new stamps were designed by the incredibly talented Jamie Dougherty. You are just going to love these stamps. They are versatile, fun, and I LOVE THEM!!

Today you'll be hopping with:

• Debbie Seyer -http://www.debbieseyer.com

• Michele Ciola - http://creative-mayhem.blogspot.com/

• Kristine Reynolds - http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com

• Cherry Nelson - http://cherrysjubileehome.blogspot.com

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NEW RELEASES:

We continue celebrating our new Jamie Dougherty Designs releases. These exclusive stamps are available for purchase at The Rubber Cafe Store!

These releases are perfect to use in your Project Life scrapbooks, mini albums, or projects you are currently working on. They are great with cards throughout the year as well. These sets are are beautifully done in Jamie's typical style and truly reflect her creative talent!

Remember the Moments	Pictures Framed
Don't be Wishy Washi	What a Week

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One of the great things about these stamps is not only do they make great cards but they can also be used in your Project Life albums as well.

As soon as I saw these designs, I knew I wanted to use them in my Project life album!
 

I first started with my weekly card using the small polkadot from the Don't be Wishy Washi set to anchor my diecut. That is my all-time favorite of the washis! 


I also used the round frame and Those moments when sentiment from the Remember the Moments set.


The I created my mat for my first photo using the solid photo frame from the Pictures Framed  set.

It was so fun making the various cards and accents I was using for this week. Here are a bunch of them I made up ahead of time.  

 

  

Here are some pictures of my journaling and each card:







and finally a full view of my first week of Project Life. I’ve taken the plunge and I love it!

 
Hope you’ve enjoyed my project share. Don’t forget to visit the other talented designers showcasing the new stamp releases by The Rubber Café!

Supplies Used:

Stamps - The Rubber Café - Don't be Wishy Washi, Remember the Moments, What a Week, Pictures Framed
Adhesive – The Rubber Café Scrap Happy Glue, Foam Squares
Paper – The Rubber Café Pugnacious Signature Paper, Crème, Iron Orchid Designs, Loolah,
Inks – Memento, Lady Bug, Desert Sand, Rich Cocoa, Toffee Crunch, Pepples Sea Foam Green
Misc – Jellie Dots Holly Berry Red, Twine, Making Memories Ribbon
Accessories – Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher, Sewing Maching, Yellow Thread

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PRIZES:

The Rubber Café is giving away a GRAND PRIZE away for one blog hop participant. To be eligible simply:

1. Comment on ALL blog hop destinations including The Rubber Cafe  Blog.

2. Subscribe to The Rubber Cafe Blog

Want more ways to enter? For each addition task below, you’ll receive an ADDITIONAL ENTRY. Please comment on The Rubber café main blog post with a link to let us know you have earned an additional entry. Good luck!

1. Become a fan of our Facebook page

2. Share our blog hop announcement on Facebook

3. Follow us on Pinterest!

4. Pin our Blog Hop image to Pinterest

EARN A TRIPLE ENTRY for signing up for The Rubber Cafe newsletter HERE!
Contest ends Wednesday, December 12, 2012 midnight CST. Winner will be announced Monday December 17, 2012. GOOD LUCK!

Good luck!
Michele

Want2Scrap™ Sneak Peeks!!!

Have you seen all the great products being released over at Want2Scrap????  They’ve launched some exciting new products that coordinate with more of the Spellbinders™ dies!  They have great prizes to give away as well!
Here are a few sneaks:


To see the rest of the line and to take part in their awesome prize giveaway, head on over to the Want2Scrap™ blog and see all the new releases! 
Here is an excerpt that helps explain just what Nestaboard really is!
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This CHA we are taking it a step further. . . introducing the newest and progressive chipboard line yet:
NESTABOARD™
Let me tell you about this product and what makes it the greatest! 

1. The ONLY chipboard design to perfectly coordinate with the most wonderful die cutting system from Spellbinders™!
2. It will not warp when applying paint, spray mists, or adhesives.
3. Beautiful designs that already coordinate with Nestabling™ Pearls and Rhinestones!
4. Perfect for the altered artist when using all types of mediums.
5. Sturdiness for mini albums or wall hangings
6. Nested designs available all in one package!
7. Very affordable!!

They look so fun!!!
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Hope you’ve enjoyed the sneak peeks! 
Have a great day!
Michele

Cuttlebug Challenge, Relax, Rejuvenate, Be Inspired Blog Hop!

Who: Cuttlebug Challenge Blog
What: Fun Blog Hop to get to the DT and some really cool members!
When: Friday, May 1st, at 8am EST until Sunday!  YAY!
Where: Cuttlebug Challenge Blog

Welcome Cuttlebug Challenge blog hop participants!!  I’m glad you stopped by for a visit.  You are now on the second blog in the HOP.  If you happen to stop by here first, simple visit the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog for all the details!

So how do I relax/rejuvenate??  Well after a long day sometimes it is very difficult to relax and rejuvenate. Here is what I do to unwind enough to get my creative soul moving again.  First, I make a relaxing cup of tea (licorice is my fav) and then I curl up the corner of my comfy couch and listen to my favorite tunes.  Sometimes I get out my crafty magazines and peruse the pages for extra inspo.  This let’s me unwind just enough to refresh my spirit! 

Once I’m recharged though. . . look out world!!  It’s down to my studio for some crafty goodness!  How do you relax?  What is your inspiration?  Let me know how you unwind and get into the crafty spirit.

For you blog hop fans, one of my fav flowers is the PEACH BLOSSOM.  I love it when the trees are full of these blossoms.  It’s so beautiful and you just know good things are to come! 

So what is the reason for the flowers?  Well in order to be eligible for some FABU prizes you will need to do the following:

1. Follow my blog by becoming a follower to the right or adding this blog to your Google reader or feed.
2. Leave some LUUUURVE in my comments (I yikes lurv)
3. Collect all flower names for each of the blog participants (my name is Michele Ciola btw) and email the list to cuttlebugchallenge@gmail.com 

That’s it!! 

For more details and a list of all the prizes.  Check out the sponsor thread at Cuttlebug!  Ok on to your third stop on the blog hop!!  Please visit the fabulous:

MEDA – HANDMADE BY MEDA!! 

Have fun and tell all your friends to join in the fun!!!  LOTS OF PRIZES TO BE HAD!!! 

For your convenience . . here is a list of all the fabulous ladies participating this weekend!! 

Eva  http://evafromca.blogspot.com/
Michele  http://creative-mayhem.blogspot.com
Meda  http://handmadebymeda.blogspot.com/ 
Spike  http://spikescreativeside.wordpress.com/
Lea  http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Betty  http://bettybrett.blogspot.com/
Karen  http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com
Peggy  http://cardcrazy.wordpress.com/
Ching  http://www.notleftstanding.blogspot.com
Cassie  http://www.fortheartofit.blogspot.com
Jenyfur  http://torn-paper.blogspot.com/
Sally  http://sallysangelworks.typepad.com
Roe  http://creativeliberties.blogspot.com/
Tracy  http://www.luv2cre8joy.blogspot.com
Jenn K.  http://scrappinforlife.blogspot.com/
Alyson  http://allisonscraftymoments.blogspot.com
Mrs. J  http://www.mrsjscreations.blogspot.com/
Nathalia  http://funkyphreshpapierkreations.blogspot.com/
Danni  http://www.dannisdoodles.typepad.com
Beth  http://beth714.blogspot.com
Eveline  http://vanheijstditjesendatjes.blogspot.com
Amber  http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/
Maggie  http://stamping.craftgossip.com/
Kim  http://radiogirlcards.blogspot.com/
Heidi  http://vanlaardesigns.blogspot.com/
Jenn M  http://captainscrappyjm.blogspot.com/
Becky  http://bouncyflouncyfunfunfun.blogspot.com/
Libby  http://libbysscrapz.blogspot.com
Christine  http://creativejourney.typepad.com/creative_journey/
Shannon  http://shannonssentiments.blogspot.com

Be Inspired Cuttlebug Challenge #25 w/Sheetload

I was honored when my good friend, Maggie, asked me to participate in this week's Be Inspired Challenge. Of course, I jumped at the chance! Who wouldn't want to work with clear cards?? Btw, have you seen the new Shortcuts products from Sheetload? Well, then get your little mouse a workin' and check out their site!

Also don't forget to take part in the Cuttlebug challenge after you do some retail therapy that is. ha! (Your ears perked up didn't they?)

Now for the challenge: Use ShortCuts Clear or Frosted Card Blanks along with this great sketch in the most recent Sheetload download:


to create your project! You'll be glad you did because there are prizes involved!!

For more details, visit the Cuttlebug Challenge blog and while you are there don't forget to check out the EXCLUSIVE sneak peaks of the NOT YET RELEASED Cuttlebug folders!!! They even have an official PROVOCRAFT survey for you to fill out!

I TOLD YA . . lots of exciting things going on!

And without further ado, here is my card I created for the challenge:



need more inspiration? No problem. Check out the ideas from both the Cuttlebug Challenge DT and the Sheetload DT!

Will this inspire you today?? I hope so.