Laughter: It's Cheaper Than Therapy!

I used Spring Kiki and a whole host of other new ATS goodies to make this fun card.  Kiki is a fave of mine and I think her little bouquet makes her perfect for lots of occasions :0)  LOVE, love, love the new ATS butterfly dies too.  I've got quite a few butterfly punches and dies and this one is so intricate and pretty.

Stamps -  AmyR "Sassy Sentiments", Spring Kiki,
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Paper - K&CO "Abrianna"
Dies - Oval/Big Scalloped Oval Nesties, Butterfly, Say It Tag 1
Card Candy pieces, Stickles

Just for fun...Coffee Kiki

I hadn't used this Coffee Kiki image in awhile but I had to break her out when I read one of the new sentiments I got: "A true friend has seen you before coffee and likes you anyway".  It just made me smile for some reason because it's so true!  I ended up buying AmyR's 'Sassy Sentiments' because there are so many great sentiments that I see myself using because I make so many girl cards!

Stamps - Coffee Kiki by CC's Designs, sentiment 'Sassy Sentiments' by AmyR

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Paper - MME Just Dreamy

Nesties - labels 15

Embellies - Rhinestones, Stickles

ATS Wed Challenge - Valentines Day (no pink or red)

So we think of Valentine's Day and we thinks hearts and roses and all things pink.  We have quite the challenge for you at ATS this week...NO pink or red on your Valentine's Day projects!  Yes, while it is a challenge it's not impossible, I swear!

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There is a new prize offered every week on the ATS Challenge blog but make sure you use a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store if you want to be eligible to win!  CC's Designs and Sweet November stamps along with all the other companies that ATS carries gives you quite a selection to choose from.  You have until 10 PM on the Tuesday following each challenge to link your entry.  Good luck!

Stamp - "Spring Kiki" by CC's Designs, CC's Designs Tag/Stamp combo set
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Paper - Kaisercraft "Utopia"
Embossing - Cuttlebug folder
Die - New ATS "Little Tag Set"

ATS Preview - Introducing Spring Kiki!

Kiki LaRue is one of my favorite CC's Designs characters and this new Kiki addition is just SO cute!  This Kiki is super versatile and can be used for Mother's Day, Valentines and Get Well cards, etc.

I never seem to have Get Well cards when I need them so I used one of AmyR's new "Get Well" sentiments so I have one all ready to go.

Both Kiki and AmyR's sentiments will be available at All That Scraps on February 7th!

Stamp - "Spring Kiki" by CC's Designs, AmyR Sentiment
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Paper - The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)
Nestabilities - Mega Curved Rectangles
Embellies - Primas, Rhinestones

I Like You a Latte - ATS Wed Challenge

This week at ATS we needed to make a spring card with some bling on it.  This isn't exactly a traditional spring card, but my neighbor has these beauuuuutiful pink flowers coming up (creeping something-or-other)and when I saw this paper it reminded me of the color of them.

Ingredients:
ATS Digi Stamp - Coffee Kiki La Rue
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Scrap paper
Martha Stewart border punch - Scallop 3 Dot
Nestabilities - Labels 10, Ribbon Tag Trio
Paper Piercer
Stickles
Rhinestones

Coffee Kiki

Ever have one of those cards that comes together really well and you stand and say, "Yes, I love it!" and then "I'm never going to send this to anyone!"? This was one of those for me, lol.  I don't know why but I was just really happy with it which only happens once in a great while. 

I'm also especially proud of my bow.  My buddy Traci (who along with many others) who is always willing to answer my pleas for help told me that the best way for us "bow challenged" people is to use the "Bow Easy".  Finally got one and while it's not exactly 'easy' for me still it came out way better than of my others so I was pretty darn happy! Thanks Traci!

Used:
Image - CC's Designs (Kiki LaRue) - Coffee Kiki
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Cuttlebug - Paisley embossing folder
Nestabilities - Oval & Scalloped Oval