Virginia's Birthday Blog Hop :)

Whoo whoo!!
It's Virginia's, owner of Instyle Stamps, birthday today and we're celebrating it with a surprise Birthday Blog Hop! *Hi there Virginia!!*

If it's correct, you've come here after you left the letter   N
If not... please go to the beginning, which starts with the letter   H

Here's the tag I've created with Valentine Ava.

And some details...

As you can see, my share in this Birthday Blog Hop, is the letter    A

If Virginia was in my town on her birthday I would take her to Madurodam. There she could see a lot of The Netherlands, as they build it the same way exactly, only smaller. That way she could see where I live.

After that, we go to Scheveningen, which is really famous (and busy in the summer!) for some dinner and afterwards some fireworks which take place in the summer at the beach... it's great to see.

If there's still some time left, we can try our luck at the casino :) And win some to use for nice stamps ;)

And off course you should stay your night in "het Kurhaus":

So, Virginia... we were talking about trading places last week... you're more than welcome to be here! Would love to invite you and give you a little trip around The Netherlands :)

Edit... I forgot the best part of the whole day....

Visiting our Queen Beatrix!!

We all do this by bike, as this is the fastest plus easiest way to travel through the city. Or we can take the tram... (this one actually stops near my house!)

Now onto some details of this bloghop......

Since this is a Birthday Blog Hop, we can't leave you without a chance at a party prize! So here are the rules.

1. Start at the beginning of the blog hop with the letter   H
2. Comment on each Design Team's blog because they need a little love and increase your chances at the party prize.
3. Go to PaperYumness and wish Virginia a Happy Birthday.
The deadline to win a digital image is Sunday, July 18th at 8:00pm Pacific Time. (dit is maandag 19 juli 5.00 's morgens voor ons Nederlanders!)


That's all you need to do! The prize???? Not one, but two! You might win either one by commenting on a blog. Good luck and hope you have fun all along the way!

Enjoy the hop!! Next stop is the letter.....    N

Instyle Stamps preview: Chloe's Christmas Tree

Ok, so I told you before the Instyle Stamps DT is previewing all the newest Holidays stamps for Halloween and Christmas and I'm not sure if you're already able to buy them at the Instyle Stamps store, otherwise they soon will be available, cos.....

Today is the 16th!! And that means all the new releases will arrive in the store! :)
I can't wait to buy me some nice ADIL stamps, but also other stamps, as the DT amazed me with all those projects they made!

Here's my latest card with one of the new releases: Chloe's Christmas Tree. Wanted to keep the layout very simple with just the image, a sentiment and some embossing.

And as always a detail where you can see the glimmer:

Stamps: Instyle Stamps (Chloe's Christmast Tree) and Stampin'Up (sentiment); Cardstock: Stampin'Up; Embossingfolder: Provocraft; Stickles: Ranger; Ink: Memento; Coloring medium: Copics

Thanks for coming and don't forget to see the DT projects as they are quite amazing as always. Check them out over at the Instyle Stamps blog :)

Teddy Stampers Challenge

Hi there!

It's time for another challenge at the Teddy Stampers Challenge Blog :)
Please go to the blog for all the details.
This time we're sponsored by Digital Delights and the DT members were very pleased to use their images :)

We have a "everything goes" challenge.

Here's the card I made:

Digital image: Digital Delights; Cardstock: Stampin'Up; Buttons: own stash; Patterned papers: Action; Border punch: EK Success; Coloring medium: Copics

Thanks for coming! :)

Magnolia Summer kit 2010 card

Oh yeah baby! *LOL*
I received the Magnolia Summerkit this afternoon and wow... is all I can say again. Again loads of beauties of stamps!
I just *had* to mount and play with them today, so I did. Soooooooo happy to have bought the patterned papers last Saturday when me and my mom shopped a bit and travelled through our country... just relaxing by train. Love doing that!
Also knew what else I would use on this card. Things that have been in my stash for over 7 years! Yeah... 7 years!!! Love to collect nice things that come in handy within 7 years time ;)

edit: for some reason I get many people from the Cricut site... It would be nice to say "hello" to all of you... so: Hello! :)


Anyways... here's a little preview of one of the stamps....
Hope you will enjoy it...

And as always a close-up...

Stamps: Magnolia (image) and sentiment (can't remember which brand); Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: Imaginisce; Ink: Memento; Coloring medium: Copics; Border punch: EK Success; Shells: own stash (for over 7 years!!); fibers (own stash)

Thanks for coming. I sure am going to stamp a lot more the coming days :)

Update: I sure did stamp a lot.. you will see more within a couple of days.

Instyle Stamps preview day 3: Roddrick

It's time for another preview day at the Instyle Stamps blog.
Did you enjoy all the previews on Tuesday and Monday?? I sure did!
Today we have loads more of preview, also the one I have on this blog: Roddrick.

All the previews will be released on Friday, 16th July, so tomorrow!

Here's the card I made with Roddrick on it:

And a close-up:

Stamps: Instyle Stamps (Roddrick, image); Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: Imaginisce; Baubles: StampingBella; Stickles: Ranger; Ink: Memento; Coloring Medium: Copics; Ribbon: Stampin'Up

Ok, I have a confession to make... I'm soooooooooooooo glad I purshased a lot of Christmaspapers last year and the year before *lol* That way I'm now able to already make some Christmascards :)

So my obsession for paper is alright I say to myself *lol*

Anyways... head over to the Instyle Stamps blog to see more previews of stamps that will be released Friday, 16th July! :)

Thanks for coming!

It's Wednesday at Instyle Stamps!

Have you been to the Instyle Stamps blog the past two days?? You may have noticed we're all in the Holiday spirit, bringing you some lovely projects with the stamps which will be released this coming Friday, 16th July!! I really can't wait, as there are so many great stamps that will be there (and already are!!)

Anyways...
Here's my Holiday card for Inspirational Wednesday at the Instyle Stamps blog.
I just loooooooooove making Halloweencards. Unfortunately we don't really celebrate it overhere in The Netherlands as in the USA. People are trying and do their best, but it's nothing like there.
Hmm... I really should book a trip to the USA soon :)

I used Batty Chloe which will be released, like all the other new stamps, this coming Friday, 16th July.

And a close-up of the image...

Stamp: Instyle Stamps (Batty Chloe); Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: Basic Grey; Rub-ons: Heidi Swapp; Coloring medium: Copics; Baubles: Robin's Nest

And don't forget to watch the Instyle Stamps blog for some more inspiration the coming days! There's loads more to come and see :)

Thanks for coming! :) Always appreciate it a lot!

Instyle Stamps Preview: Batty Chloe

Have you been to the Instyle Stamps blog yet??
This whole week we give you previews of the new releases which will be released the 16th July! So only a few more sleeps :)

We will have a party going on at PaperCraftPlanet this Friday, so please join us... it will be nice to meet you there :)

Today it's also my turn to show you some yummy stamps.... oh man.. I just love the Chloe ones. Since they were released a couple of months ago, I fell in love with her. She's just too sweet, even if she's dressed up as a bat

May I introduce you: Batty Chloe...

Don't you just think this sentiment is perfect: Witching you a spooky Halloween! I think so!

And here's a close-up:

Stamps: Instyle Stamps (Batty Chloe, image) and Penny Black (sentiment); Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: KI Memories; Rub-ons: Heidi Swapp; Coloring medium: Copics; Ink: Memento; Baubles: StampingBella; Border punch: EK Success

Thanks for coming and really.... don't forget to go to the Instyle Stamps blog to see more previews all day and week long! It's rocking! See you there!

I used the sketch from: Friday Sketchers

Instyle Stamps preview: Witchy Chloe

Have you been to the Instyle Stamps blog yet??
This whole week we give you previews of the new releases which will be released the 16th July! So only a few more sleeps :)

We will have a party going on at PaperCraftPlanet this Friday, so please join us... it will be nice to meet you there :)

Today it's also my turn to show you some yummy stamps.... oh man.. I just love the Chloe ones. Since they were released a couple of months ago, I fell in love with her. She's just too sweet, even if she's dressed up as a witch.

May I introduce you: Witchy Chloe...

Don't you just think this sentiment is perfect: Witching you a spooky Halloween! I think so!

And here's a close-up:

Stamps: Instyle Stamps (Witchy Chloe, image) and Penny Black (sentiment); Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: Basic Grey (Eerie); Coloring medium: Copics; Ink: Memento; Baubles: Robin's Nest

Thanks for coming and really.... don't forget to go to the Instyle Stamps blog to see more previews all day and week long! It's rocking! See you there!

I used the sketch from: Paper take weekly

Christmas Card :)

Details will follow shortly... watching some soccer :)


Edit... ok, the Dutch didn't win, but it's a game... people getting paid millions to play and millions of people see them play...

Anyways.... let's start with some Christmas overhere...
Made this card for an online sketch at one of my Yahoogroups. Started it, and trying to play each week from now, so I can get some Christmascards ready by the start of the Season :)
Here it is:

And as always a detail...

Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: October Afternoon; Stamp: Stampavie (I just looooooooove Sarah Kay!!); Ink: Memento; Sticker: October Afternoon; Nestabilities; Coloring medium: Copics; Flowers: Prima and Magnolia; Stickles: Ranger; Baubles: Stamping Bella

I want this card to enter for the following challenges:

- Fussy and Fancy Friday: Christmas in July
- Cards for men: Christmas in July
- Christmasblog Challenge: 'T Was the night before Christmas
- Catch the bug, Bugaboo: Christmas in July
- Stamp simply: Christmas in July
- Alphabet Challenge: K is for Kids
- Creative Card Crew: To die for (die cuts)
- Little Red Wagon: Nestabilities
- Paper Sundaes: Lots of layers
- Christmas Stamping: Free challenge
- Flourishes: Christmas in July

Instyle Stamps Color Challenge

It's time for another Instyle Stamps Color Challenge on their blog.

I made this card with Roddrick, a new stamp that will be released the 16th July.

Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned papers: Cosmo Cricket; Stamps: Instyle Stamps (Roddrick, released 16th July!!) and StampingBella (sentiment); Stickles: Ranger; ink: Memento; Coloring Medium: Copics; Punch: Martha Stewart

And again a close-up where you can see the stickles a bit better....

Thanks for looking!

But... before I forget... next week we have some amazing items for you to see at the Instyle Stamps blog starting on Monday! We will show you the newest releases and I can tell you they are great, fabulous, stunning, adorable, cool, etc. etc.... too much to mention overhere! They will be released on the 16th July!!

This card will play in the following challenge:

- Christmas Stamping: free challenge