Rubbernecker Stamps Garden Blog Hop

It's time for another Rubbernecker Stamps Stampin' Sisterhood Blog Hop and we've got some new surprises for you this month!  If you've arrived here from Bev's blog, you're in the right place.

Ok, there's ALOT of new info so I'll list them all the details:

1.  You have until Friday, May 25th to hop so you don't have to rush. Winners will be announced on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog on Saturday, May 26th so be sure to pop in to see if you're a winner.

2.   We've got a fun game for you to play as well as a Shopping Code for 15% off your ENTIRE Rubbernecker Stamp order.  Here's what to do to qualify for the code:

• Stop in at all the participating Sister blogs and leave them a comment
• Each Sister will have a secret GARDEN RELATED WORD hidden (not too carefully!) in their blog post.  Write down each word you find as you hop.
• Make the Stampin' Sisterhood blog your final stop.  Leave a comment with the words you've collected.
• Each participant will be emailed a code for 15% off their entire purchase from Rubbernecker Stamps!

3.  One lucky participant will be chosen to receive 25% off their entire purchase and one participant will be chosen "Media Winner" for posting the blog hop info on their Facebook or other social media page.
If the Sisters have new posts during the week, just click the Garden Hop Badge on their sidebar to find the hop.
Here are my cards for the hop.  I've used two of the NEW 2012 Wildflower Stamps. 

For this card I used the direct ink to rubber technique to color my stamp, misted with a tiny spray of water then stamped onto Neenah Cream cardstock for a soft watercolor look.  The stamp I used is Floral #3 (608-03).  I love the way the flowers SPROUT happily from the leaves.

This card is way out of my comfort zone!  I used the fun Floral #2.  It's stamped with 3 colors of ink to match the "Fireworks" spray by Tsukineko. I had a coupon for 40% off so couldn't resist.  You know I hate "messy" crafts but once I got the hang of it, this was fun.  It's slightly shimmery and dries super fast.  I bought a 3 color pack with red, orange, and yellow.  My only complaint is that the red really isn't red but guess what?  It matches my May Arts Ribbon perfectly! 

I masked off half the card, spritzed on my Fireworks, stamped the Wildflower image, the added that gorgeous May Arts Ribbon. Easy, peasy.

Ok.. your next stop on the hop is the uber talented sister, Charlene Merrick.  Here's a hop list in case you need to come back later.

• Anne Harmon  ( welcome our newest sister...she loves RED!)
• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs (that's me!)
• Charlene Merrick
• Ellen Taylor
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters
• Stampin Sisterhood Blog

Thanks for hopping with us and be sure to watch for June's Hop.  More fun and more surprises!

It's Rubbernecker Sisterhood Sunday and Winner Day!

Happy Palm Sunday!  I love this time of year.  It's time for a renewal of our faith and our spirits.  I pray that your hearts are renewed as well.

Springtime is also a happy time and happy time it is for you Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood Blog hoppers because we have TWO winners.  Congratulations to:

                                      

Blog Hop Winner - April

 and

Bonus Winner - Dotty A Designs

You can find out how to claim your prize HERE on the Stampin Sisterhood Blog.  Thanks to everyone who hopped along with us.

 

There's more fun on the SS blog this week as well.  It's time for the Sisterhood Sunday Challenge.  This week we've got a sketch challenge for you. 

Here's my take on sketch:

This is Chip...I think he's adorable and paired with this cute sentiment, he works for an anytime thank you as well as an Easter theme.

Supplies:

Stamps - Chip (31-04), Good Egg Text (25-05)
Paper - Neenah; Papertrey Pure Poppy; Stampin Up So Saffron; October Afternoon Sidewalks
Ink - Memento; Copics
Other: Sewing machine; Spellbinders Circle/Scalloped Circle dies; Papertrey banner die; brads

you make my heart all a flutter....

It's time for the Rubbernecker Sisterhood Sunday challenge (SS10).  Here's the inspiration photo:

and here's my take on it. 

I love candy hearts!  They're fun, colorful and just plain cute.  I made ths card for my DH for Valentine's Day.  Poor guy gets no candy, no chocolate, no fancy dinner or dessert this year....he's prepping for a colonoscopy on the 15th.  Now that's what I call poor planning!   The little birds are from Rubbernecker Stamps Easter Inchies set.  I just love this sweet little set of images. 

                                                   

I stamped and colored the little birds to match my paper then gave them a coating of Crystal Effects.  I hope this card cheers him up...guess it will match the Gatorade and Jello he'll be eating...hee,hee,hee..He thought it was funny when I went through my prep..I have to keep saying, I will not laugh, I will snicker, I will not crack any bathroom jokes......

Be sure to play along...here's the WINNER DETAILS:


1. One Rubbernecker friend will be chosen to win their choice of ONE SINGLE STAMP.
2.That WINNER will be named our "SUNDAY SISTER" and will be announced on WEDNESDAY.
3.Our "SUNDAY SISTER" will also receive a badge to display on their blogs.
4.At the end of EACH month, all the "SUNDAY SISTERS" will be entered into a RANDOM drawing for the GRAND PRIZE.
5.Our GRAND PRIZE will be a STAMP SET of your choice!




Thanks for stopping by...your kind comments are always appreciated.