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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
I am a stay at home mom..now that is! February 19th, 2007 I was involved in a car accident while on vacation in Florida. I awoke in ICU to find out that my only two children Annemarie age 3 and Michael age 5 did not make it. Scrapbooking became such a big part of my life. It helped fill a void that I desperately needed to fill. Our therapist suggested that I take up scrapbooking as a way to memorialize my children, little did she know! So I took that and ran with it.I became obsessed with scrapping and took over the second largest room in my house. Because of my injuries I couldn't go out and get a job, I just scrapped!I printed out 2,000 photos and my journey began. I have made albums for family members and layouts to decorate my craft room. We thought we were done having kids but who expected this tragedy??? I just gave birth in June 2009 to two beautiful baby girls Mia Anne and Gianna Marie named after their brother and sister.I swore that I would keep up with their albums so I won't become overwhelmed so we will see how that works out! My profile picture is the last family picture that was taken of all of us.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Peachy Keen Spring Blog Hop Day #1

Hello everyone!  I am super excited to be part of this awesome blog hop. If you came here from Gigi's blog then you are right on track.  If not, you can start at the beginning by clicking HERE.  I am sure you have read  about the awesome prize being offered on this hop.  You need to leave a comment on each blog along the hop in order to be in it for the prize.  One current or past DT member on this hop will be picked to chose a comment from their blog to win an awesome and I mean awesome prize. 

If you win you will receive the April Face Assortment stamps, The Moodies in ALL THREE SIZES.  This prize package is valued at $50. We won't know who it is until the blog starts so that is why it is important to leave a comment on each and every blog.
Want more?? On Thursday, April 25th the second day of the hop will be held with more prizes up for grabs so don't miss out on the chance to get your hands on some Peachies!

I am very excited to now own some markers to color with.  I invested in some Spectrum Noir markers.  Okay not some I got them ALL..LOL An early birthday gift to myself.  Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to learn how to use them for this hop but I had so much fun using them I couldn't stop.  Now I have a very far way to go before I know how to use them properly but I am having a blast learning.


This is my very first project that I did with my markers. I used the PKS June 2012 Stamp of the Month kit for this project.  



For my next project I wanted to make a little THANK YOU set to have on hand, an easel card and a gift box.  This one took me many many tries to get stamped the way I wanted it to look.  I took the adorable mouse from PKS-350 Colby and Jack  stamp set and stamped him first.  Then I masked him off and stamped some extra chunks of cheddar cheese around him.  The cheese wedge is from SVG ATTIC's Aged to Perfection set.  I took one slice from the wedge to use it as a gift box to go with the card.  I thought it would be cute since it matched my image.  I used PKS-298 Grampa's Pajamas background stamp to jazz up the yellow card stock on the cheese. I just love having background stamps in my stash.  







And last but not least I made this card up quick.  I decided last minute to round the corners and it is something that is irking me as I stare at it while I do this post.  I forgot to round the DP before I made the card first!!  I tried to remove the center image that I popped up with Stampin' Up! dimensionals but man those suckers stick good.  It started to rip so I decided to leave it as is. The butterflies and the sentiment come from the freshly released 
April SOTM kit. I originally colored the butterflies to match this paper other paper that I loved.  But when I started to put the card together I decided on going for a much simpler approach and changed direction all together. 


So there you have it, you have all seen my very first, second and third projects I did with my spanking new markers.  I am so excited to have them if you can't tell already...LOL I have some AMAZING, AMAZING Peachy Keen DT members work to study to give me some guidance in this whole new journey I am trying out.  I feel like a kid again coloring..

If you are not a Stamp of the month member and would like to see what you are missing click HERE. Below you will read some of the benefits you receive when becoming a member.



KIT Details:
  • Kit subscriptions are a recurring monthly payment that you may opt out of at any time. 
  • Each month, you will receive one 8.5" x 11" stamp kit containing tons of mix and match elements for many occasions! No repeat images, each month is unique and original.
  • Several Kit options (International subscriptions and ala cart) are available. Shipping is included, please be sure to find the correct item for your country.
KIT Schedule:
  • Kits will be automatically billed* and mailed to all subscribers on the 6th of each month (*we will contact subscribers if there is a problem processing your payment).
  • Previews will be available to subscribers on the 1st of every month, and sneak peeks will begin on our blog from the 2nd through the 5th.Products will be launched on the evening of the 5th for shipment on the 6th.
  • Order your kit before the 5th of each month to receive the past month's kit.  


Now get on hopping and head on over to the ever so talented Leanne's blog!  Have fun hopping!!


SPRING FLING BLOG HOP

Blog Hop Order Thursday, April 18th:
Peachy Keen Stamps Blog - http://www.peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com/
Lisa Buttafuoco - http://www.our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/ ** YOU ARE HERE**

66 comments:

  1. How do you come up with such great ideas that are so diverse?! Love all your cards, but the mouse easel card with the cheese..... my fav! <3 :) Janis

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  2. Omg that mouse with the cheese! Too stinkin' cute!

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  3. Stunning projects, Lisa! Love them all, and I think you're really rockin' those new markers! Just BEAUTIFUL!!

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  4. Fantastic projects...each and every one! The bird bath candy bag is so super cute and the mouse card is adorable! That 3D cheese box is SO cool! Your butterfly card is gorgeous too! What fun creation!

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  5. Your projects are wonderful and so adorable!

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  6. super cute and put a big smile on my face love peachy keen stamps

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  7. Awesome projects Lisa! Great job on the coloring!!

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  8. All 3 projects were awesome. Love the cheese :)
    Vicky
    win_or_lose52@hotmail.com

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  9. These are all amazing!!! Great job with the coloring!!! I'd say you are off to an incredible start!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  10. Such great projects Lisa. I'm partial to the butterflies, but I love them all.

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  11. oh my goodness!!! your projects are adorable! I LOVE them,I LOVE butterflies too,but I love all your projects and also a new follower on your blog :)

    elecia betts(creations by kahaulani)

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  12. Great treats and cards. Love your coloring! TFS --C

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  13. Very, very nice, the coloring is superb! Gives me hope that I, too can learn the spectrum pens!

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  14. Beautiful! the coloring looks great (and it is fun isn't it!!)

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  15. Super cute projects!!!! Love the colors used!!! and the stamps
    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  16. Amazing! Great coloring, and that ribbon looks super!

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  17. Lisa all 3 projects are so wonderful! I love the mouse with the cheese box! You did a beautiful job with the coloring! So nice to hop with you again!

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  18. Wow...fabulous cards!!! Love the butterflies!!!

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  19. your projects are amazing! love the colors and the stamps!
    You did a great job!!!

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  20. Oh my, my, my - what beautiful work! I love your sweet little treat bag and you colored the images beautifully! Your sweet little mouse card is just over-the-top CUTE and I love that chunk of cheese, how fun! Your butterflies are just gorgeous....beautiful work!

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  21. Wonderful projects. The cheese is so cute :) Love the mouse. Beautiful way to showcase the Peachy Keen stamps :)

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  22. Wow, so many beautiful projects! The treat bag is so darn cute and love the image. The mouse card is adorable and the butterflies are gorgeous! Great job on all of them!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  23. Wow, such fabulous projects, love them all especially that little mouse card and cheese box. You did a FANTASTIC job with your coloring, I love my spectrum noirs :D
    Brianna

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  24. Wow, all of your projects are stunning!!

    Scrappy hugs,
    Amanda :0)

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  25. Your cards are so cute, and love the sentiments.
    Kristi
    kidshomelove at yahoo dot com

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  26. Awesome job! They are super cute!


    kissmyjen at gmail dot com
    justcreativeme dot BlogSpot dot com

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  27. I just got Spectrum Noir Markers myself not too long ago. They have a little learning curve on them but that's so far is just trying to find the right paper and ink combo that works good together. That's the hardest part so far. I've just been using the Michaels brand paper and some distress inks. Just let the ink sit and dry for a good while before coloring and it works so far so good. I think the project that I made on my blog is maybe the 2nd project ever I made using my Spectrum Noir Markers but I like them alot as well!

    I so far have all the 6 pack colors except 2 and my birthday is coming up in 2 weeks so maybe... i'll get some new ones to play with..

    Don't give up you are doing fantastic.

    Love you projects by the way very creative.

    Hugs

    Cristina
    http://www.craftingwithcristina.com

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  28. Great job with your new toys! Your coloring looks fantastic! I am a Copic girl...but I've been toying with idea of adding some SN markers to my collection too. I love your second cheesy project! So adorable! Thanks for sharing. Stacy (slbuller@fullchannel.net)

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  29. Wow Lisa! I think you are mastering these markers just fine! Your cardsa re fabulous! I love the mouse and wedge of cheese the most. Great job! ~hugs, Saundra

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  30. Awesome projects!!Cute & yummy!
    A wonderful and crafty idea on storing your
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    ♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥

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  31. aw..they are both so sweet! great job! tfs!
    nanapuddin2u at gmail dot com

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  32. Awesome projects! love the cheese! LOL

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  33. Beautiful projects! I too love the cheese with your mouse card! Great work!

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  34. GORGEOUS job with all your sweet projects Lisa!they are all ADORABLE and I LOVE them all!!!:)

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  35. what super adorable projects Lisa!! Love all the variety of Peachy cuteness!
    Thanks for sharing!!
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
    eschfamily@yahoo.com

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  36. They are all so beautiful! You are doing a GREAT job with your coloring! I'm still so new to Copics, but isn't coloring just so much fun?!?!? Great job :)

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  37. Great coloring with your new markers and love the cheese.

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  38. I like the coloring of the image:) very cute!

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  39. They are ALL simply wonderful! I gotta say I LOVE the Cheese Card & Box the most... Super cute idea! Thanks for Sharing! :O)

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  40. Your cards are adorable!! Love the little mouse! So cute! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

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  41. Lisa... AMAZING! I love your marker work. That cheese wedge with the card is such a great idea. So pretty!! :)

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  42. Love your cards. I think the mouse is so cute.

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  43. Wow Lisa!! Your ability with the Promarkers is shining through already!! You have done an amazing job with them!
    LOVE your projects and who says you have to round every corner!! LOL It looks great the way it is! xxx

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  44. Super cute projects!! I LOVE the candy package!! Looks awesome!!
    TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  45. Love your projects, so cute. The easel card with the cheese prop box....oh my too cute!

    Eva Laney - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

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  46. All projects are so cute! Your coloring looks great! You did a great job!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  47. lisa,
    you are just fantastic! love them all♥♥

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  48. Fabulous projects! Love the cake slice that you turned into cheese - so clever! :)

    Ashley
    http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

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  49. All the cards are so cute and great cooring.

    marg0006 at Verizon dot net

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  50. Love ALL of your cards! You did a terrific coloring job. I would not have guessed they were your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd tries if you hadn't told us. TFS.
    D- dmcardmaker (AOL)
    http://designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com

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  51. Super job using your markers! All of your projects were beautiful cute and Peachy. I like the punched and die details...they always look so pretty.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  52. All of your projects are so cute. Kathy

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  53. Lovely projects Lisa! i especially love the mouse card and cheese box...
    TFS
    Have a wonderful day!
    Liz O

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  54. wow!!! these are all fantastic!!! awesome coloring
    reissfam10 at aol dot com

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  55. All your projects were Super Cute!

    Peace, Love, & Cricut Hugs!
    Monica L.

    moni023 at yahoo dot com

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