CSN Review Time!

Yup! It's that time, again! I will be soon reviewing another FABULOUS product from CSN Stores!

Yup! I'm pretty excited! I would tell you what I am going to review, but I think I'm going to keep it a surprise! Read: I haven't quite narrowed it down yet. HA!

You see, CSN has SO much to offer, it can be tricky! They have everything from end tables, to pet supplies, to kitchen gadgets!

I have a couple of good ideas, though, so keep your eyes open!!! You know things are ALWAYS fun around here!

Last Day for Blogs for Boobies!!!!

So, remember THIS post? The one about the Skipping Stones Design Bounce for Boobies?

Well, it just so happens that today is the LAST day for the auction, so you TOTALLY need to check out the cards!!!

So far the bid here at JustJingle is up to $10 and currently includes this card:



AND This card....



BUT...my friends, if the bidding hits $20 there will be ANOTHER one and if it hits $30 another...and....well, you get the picture!  So jump in and place your last minute bids right here on THIS post!  Remember...the current bid is $10 so you will want to start over that and go from there! 

Let's use this opportunity to do something GREAT for the Susan G. Komen foundation and for our loved ones who have fought breast cancer!

Here is the complete list so you can check out all of the cards!

Kim Hughes – http://paperhugs.typepad.com/paper_hugs/
Kandi Phillips – http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Sharon Harnist – http://paperfections.typepad.com/
Amy Sheffer – http://pickledpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Buck – http://www.thebuckstampshere.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta – http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Tammie Beaton – http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Rae Barthel – http://simplyrae.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan – http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Sarah Martina Parker – http://sarahmartina.com/blog/
Lea Lawson – http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Teri Anderson – http://terisplace.wordpress.com/
Deb Felts – http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Crawford – http://kimberly-crawford.blogspot.com/
Gladys Chia – http://www.gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/
Jen del Muro – http://iheart2stamp.com/
Maile Belles – http://mailebelles.blogspot.com/

Heather Engebretson – http://skippingstonesdesign.blogspot.com/
Barb Turpin – http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/
Becky Olsen – http://lifeasathreeleggeddog.blogspot.com/
Megan Hoeppner – http://meganhoeppner.blogspot.com/
Kim Kesti – http://kimberlykesti.typepad.com/
Ashley Cannon Newell – http://ashleynewell.blogspot.com/
Angela Thomas – http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/
Ann Kranitz – http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Shannan Teubner – http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/
Belinda Chang Langer – http://cadnileb.blogspot.com/
Brenda Weaver – http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Jennifer Ingle – http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline – http://enjoythevasunshine.blogspot.com/
Wendy Price – http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/
Jodi Collins – http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

All Hallows Eve Mixed Media with the Design Dollies!

I totally got to do another challenge with the Design Dollies! Have I mentioned how much FUN it is being a guest designer with them this month? For reals! These girls come up with awesome challenges that make me just want to MAKE STUFF! That's a good thing. Trust me on this one.

Anyway, this week it is the sketch challenge and Kristy Dalman put together a fantastic sketch! Because this was a sketch I thought I might go more traditional and do a card or a scrapbook page, as my other projects for the Dollies thus far have all been sort of out of that traditional box, BUT, I couldn't do it. I saw the sketch, looked at my desk and saw the amazing Scrolls Work stamps that I had sitting there, and *POP!* An idea was born. Just like popcorn. Just say'n.

Here's the sketch!

And Here is my project!



I stamped a variety of stamps (all from Scrolls Work) on different papers and then mounted each one on corrugated cardboard. The cardboard gave me not only a strong base for each piece, but also a lot of fabulous depth and a bit of a worn look. I love it!



The witch is stamped on a really cool Japanese rice paper. I love it! I also added a nice chunky black glitter to the surround just to make it sparkle!



The tree is stamped onto an old bag that, in all honesty, has been used as wrapping paper at least twice. I think it may have gone through the washer and dryer once, too....maybe not this batch. Did you know you can do that? You can put grocery bags through the washer and dryer and they weather BEAUTIFULLY to a nice soft almost fabric like material! It's pretty awesome, actually. Just be careful when you do it. ANYWAY....as I said, this batch may not have had that treatment, but it is still nice and crinkly and made the perfect surface to stamp an old tree! Sally the Cricut cut the cat for me and the pumpkin is stamped on kraft cardstock, as are the harlequin background pieces.



I finished the piece with a simple title tag (also cut by Sally the Cricut) with letter stickers and I gave the rest of the piece a quick spritz with spray adhesive and then glittered the heck out of it. Why? Ummmmm....really? You have to ask? Because it's GLITTER!!!!!!! And I {heart} it. Just say'n.

So, you should totally head on over to Design Dollies and check out the challenge and join in because they give away REALLY great prizes!

I am joining the following parties:

It's a Halloween Party!!!!

A Fanciful Twist is hosting a Halloween Party! I participated in her Mad Tea Party and really enjoyed it, so I am going to jump in on this one, too! I'd love to see some of you join!!!

WOYWW - Holy Insanity Batman. Just Say'n.

No, for reals, though, you guys!  My studio is so insane right now I can't even tell you!  I've been working on so much and it's just one thing after another.  Between stuff for school for The Hubbums and stuff for me for Design Teams and the rare, but still there stuff just 'cause I want to make it, it is just ALL over the freaking place!  I need a day to just clean and then work on stuff, but I don't have one of those on the horizon, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do about that!  It's crazy, though.  Completely and totally nuts.  Just say'n.



I have been desperately trying to work on that doll.  Small steps for this one, I guess, small steps.  Don't worry - he won't remain that skinny.  I just taped over his armature to keep everything where I wanted it.  Can I confess something?  I don't like doing armatures!  They are a pain in the neck!  It's my least favorite part of doll making.  But, alas, it is a necessary evil at times, thus, I struggle through it!  HA! 



I had to cheat a little and remove one piece from my desk, as I can't officially reveal that here on the blog until tomorrow, but come back to see it!  'Cause it's awesome and stuff.  Just say'n.  You CAN, however, see the remnants of that adventure!  Stacks of stamps, ink, and bits of paper and cardboard strewn all over my workspace.  Oh, and the sticker basket.  I should put that away.  It would  make a big difference and take about two seconds seeing as it just slides happily into a cubby a couple of feet from where it sits now. 

So, that's my desk right now.  It is a pretty darn close resemblance to all going on in my HEAD right now, too!  It's a good thing we don't have a blog party to show THAT!  I think that might scare people away!  HA!

For more amazing workspaces check out The Stamping Ground! 

Ummm...So The Retro Camera App on my Droid Pretty Much Rocks. Just Say'n.

Taken with the Pinhole Camera in my Retro Camera App for my Droid.  *HEART*  (Big time.  Just say'n.)

For more Wordless Wednesday posts check out here and here!

Christmas Cards with Skipping Stones Design

Yeah, I know...it seems too early, but really, it totally isn't if you want to make your cards! Now is the time to get started so you have them done in time to send them out!

Today is Skipping Stones Design day here on Just Jingle and I get to show off another fantastic new set of stamps!





This set is called Wise Men and it is a FABULOUS holiday set!

Come on over to Skipping Stones Design to play along with this weeks sketch and for a chance to WIN!!!

ALSO - Please remember to stop by my Blogs for Boobies post (along with the others) and bid on our cards to make donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation! I am officially adding today's card to the mix, and if the bid hits $20, I will be adding even more! This is so important and I would love to have your support!

Be sure to check out what the other stamp tramps have created with this fabulous set and sketch! You will get TONS of great ideas to get you started for the holidays!



Kandi Phillips
Amy Tsuruta
Ann Kranitz
Barb Turpin
Brenda Weaver
Gladys Chia
Jennifer Ingle (That's Me!)
Tammie Beaton
Wendy Jordan

And Our Guest Designers:

Teresa Kline
Lea Lawson
Sarah Martina Parker

Today I am linking with the following parties: